Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise
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Level up your Sydney trip with this 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off pass that gives you access to popular landmarks across the city.
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Get access to 2 routes with over 20 stops that take you to the city center or the eastern suburbs of Bondi.
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Elevate your trip with a scenic 1-day hop-on hop-off cruise through Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo, and an enchanting night tour of the city.
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Get to know more about the locations you pass by through multilingual recorded commentary available onboard.
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The most popular stops on your route include the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, and Royal Botanical Gardens.
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24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
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Access to Red & Blue routes
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1-day hop-on hop-off harbour cruise with smartphone commentary (based on option selected)
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1.5-hour Sydney night tour with live English-speaking guides (based on option selected)
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Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese & Japanese (on the bus)
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Free earphones (on the bus)
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Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
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- Hop-on hop-off service for night tour
- TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutesFREQUENCYEvery 25 to 30 minutesFIRST DEPARTUREPhillip Street (Interchange) at 9:00 AMLAST DEPARTUREPhillip Street (Interchange) at 5:00 PMTimelineMap
1. Phillip Street (Interchange)
Get direction1 attractionJustice and Police Museum
2 minutes walk2. Sydney Opera House
Get direction1 attractionSydney Opera House
8 minutes walk3. St Mary's Cathedral
Get direction2 attractionsSt. Mary’s Cathedral
Art Gallery of New South Wales
3 minutes walk4. Art Gallery of NSW
Get direction1 attractionMrs Macquarie’s Chair
5 minutes walk5. El Alamein Fountain
Get direction2 attractionsEl Alamein Fountain
Elizabeth Bay House
3 minutes walk6. Woolloomooloo Bay
Get direction2 attractionsWoolloomooloo Bay
Harry's Cafe de Wheels
7. Australian Museum
Get direction2 attractionsAustralian Museum
Anzac Memorial
5 minutes walk8. Central Station
Get direction2 attractionsCentral Station
Prince Alfred Park
4 minutes walk9. Sydney Fish Market
Get direction2 attractionsSydney Fish Market
Blackwattle Bay
3 minutes walk10. International Convention Centre
Get direction2 attractionsInternational Convention Centre
ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre
7 minutes walk11. Chinese Gardens / Chinatown
Get direction1 attractionChinese Gardens / Chinatown
12. Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
Get direction2 attractionsSea Life Sydney Aquarium
Cockle Bay Wharf
9 minutes walk13. Barangaroo
Get direction2 attractionsBarangaroo
Sydney Observatory
5 minutes walk14. Sydney Harbour Bridge
Get direction2 attractionsSydney Harbour Bridge
Luna Park
9 minutes walk15. The Rocks/OPT
Get direction1 attractionCadman’s Cottage
2 minutes walkTOTAL DURATION1 hour 20 minutesFREQUENCYEvery 30 to 45 minutesFIRST DEPARTUREPhillip Street (Interchange) at 9:30 AMLAST DEPARTUREPhillip Street (Interchange) at 4:47 PMTimelineMap1. Phillip Street (Interchange)
Get direction1 attractionCustoms House
2 minutes walk2. Queen Victoria Building
Get direction1 attractionSydney Town Hall
7 minutes walk3. The Intersection
Get direction3 attractionsThe Intersection
Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery
6 minutes walkAllianz Stadium
5 minutes walk4. Centennial Parklands
Get direction3 attractionsCentennial Parklands
6 minutes walkEntertainment Quarter
7 minutes walkBondi Junction
3 minutes walk5. Bondi Beach
Get direction3 attractionsBondi Beach
Bondi Pavilion
1 minute walkCampbell Parade
2 minutes walk6. North Bondi
Get direction3 attractionsNorth Bondi
Ben Buckler Point
4 minutes walkBondi Diggers Club
1 minute walk7. Double Bay
Get direction3 attractionsDouble Bay
Lindesay
6 minutes walkClark Island
6 minutes walk8. Australian Museum
Get direction3 attractionsAustralian Museum
11 minutes walkSt. Mary’s Cathedral
14 minutes walkAnzac War Memorial
17 minutes walk9. Hyde Park (St James Station)
Get direction1 attractionANZAC Memorial
3 minutes walk
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FamilyVerified bookingJun 20263/5The bus was easy enough to catch and map was simple to route out, however bus arrived 40 minutes off schedule and there was limited audio information provided, not like the bus tours I've taken in other cities with the same company.AAditya S
FamilyVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Wonderful experience, the stops are very well thought & the commentary is excellent. The staff is also very courteous.KKellie P
CoupleVerified bookingJun 20265/5Absolutely fantastic!! We hopped on & off all day. The sight seeing all over Sydney City & Bondi was so great. We enjoyed every minute. Highly recommend for a relaxing very enjoyable day out.KKim B
CoupleVerified bookingApr 20265/5Fabulous your on Red Route showing all main Sydney CBD highlights. Really enjoyable tour. Loved The Rocks area.CChia-chi S
GroupVerified bookingApr 20265/5Knowing more about buildings history. We enjoyed it. Traveling in the city by bus never experienced like this.
What's not allowed
- Keep in mind that smoking is not allowed on the cruise.
Accessibility
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The cruises and lower decks of the buses are wheelchair accessible.
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Ramps are available onboard and around the boarding areas for easy access.
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Mobility scooters and large wheelchairs are not allowed on the buses.
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Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
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Your guide dogs are welcome on the cruise.
Additional information
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Facilities: restroom on the cruise.
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Feel free to pick your perfect spot on the cruise as you can choose between cozy indoor seating or enjoy the fresh air outdoors.
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Hop-on Hop-off cruise runs every 15–60 mins from Circular Quay (7:35am–6:40pm during weekdays, 9:15am-5:05pm on weekends) with stops at Taronga Zoo & Shark Island.
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Night Tour: Departs 6:30pm from Circular Quay for a 1.5-hour evening ride, one tour per night. Click here to see the night tour map.
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The night tour does not include hop-on hop-off service.
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Make sure to check in with Big Bus first to receive your voucher for the hop-on hop-off cruise.
Tour Details
Hop-on hop-off cruise tour
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First cruise: 7:35am from Circular Quay - Wharf 6 (9:15am during weekends & public holidays)
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Last cruise: 6:40pm from Circular Quay - Wharf 6 (5:05pm during weekends & public holidays)
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Frequency: every 15-60 mins
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Popular stops: Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Shark Island
Night tour
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Departure: 7pm & 7:30pm from Stop #1(Phillip Street, Circular Quay)
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Frequency: Twice every evening
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Duration: 1.5 hours
Click here to see the night tour map.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.
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Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and other specific instructions.
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