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Big Bus: 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Darwin

Darwin cityscape view from a bus during a sightseeing tour in Australia.
Double-decker bus on Darwin city tour route with Big Bus Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Tickets.
Double-decker bus on Big Bus Darwin Hop-on Hop-off tour passing by lush greenery in Darwin, Australia.
Darwin cityscape view from open-top bus during Darwin Bus Tour.

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Explore the city of Darwin with the freedom of a hassle-free itinerary with this hop-on hop-off tour. Choose between 3 passes and get access to popular landmarks in the city!

    • Discover the city of Darwin with a flexible itinerary on this unlimited hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

    • Choose between 3 passes – Classic, Premium, and Deluxe – and get access to 1 route with 12 stops located near the city’s top landmarks.

    • With the Deluxe Pass, get additional access to the Crocosaurus Cove and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), included in your ticket price!

    • Learn about the history, culture, and geography of the city through the pre-recorded commentary on board, available in English.

    • The most popular stops on your hop-on hop-off route include the Military Museum, Botanic Gardens, Mindil Beach, and Waterfront Precinct.

  • 1-Day Classic Pass

    • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

    • Open-top bus

    2-Day Premium Pass

    • 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

    • Open-top bus

    2-Day Deluxe Pass

    • 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

    • Open-top bus

    • Admission to Crocosaurus cove & RFDS tourist facility

    • Live guide
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from Switzerland, United Kingdom, New Zealand and over 9 countries have loved this experience

    Neil and Lyn Raven

    Neil

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Excellent comentary from driver who went over and beyond to please and help...the driver was one of the last buses scheduled on Friday 16/5 in Darwin.
    Thomas Rubeck

    Thomas

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Loved that the audio was there, andwe didn't need headphones. It was a nice overview of the city, and showed many cool thing.s
    John Walsh

    John

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Tours of the Darwin Museum and the Military Museum were great. Our driver was always on time and very polite.
    Gail Keyte

    Gail

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Great stops all around the important parts of Darwin. Great commentary.
    Marlise Eglin-Rauber

    Marlise

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    All very good, very friendly driver!
  • Classic Red Route

    Climb on and off at any of the Classic Red Route stops. Learn about the history, culture, and geography of the Top End capital with a pre-recorded commentary available in English.

    Schedule

    • First Bus: 9am from stop #1 (Tourist Information Centre)

    • Last Bus: 4.15pm from stop #1 (Tourist Information Centre)

    • Frequency: Morning: 70 mins | Afternoon: 90 mins

    • Popular stops: Cullen Bay Jetty, Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Stokes Hill Wharf & Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal)

    Please click here for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points.

    Crocosaurus Cove

    A Deluxe Pass gives you additional admission to Crocosaurus Cove to top off your explorations at this iconic city.

    • Daily: 9am to 6pm

    Royal Flying Doctor Service

    A Deluxe Pass gives you additional access to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) which explains the history of two iconic territories.

    • Daily: 9:30am to 5pm
  • Important Information

    • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pre-recorded Commentary.

    • Note: This tour runs through attractions that may have unannounced closures or special events causing delays.

    • The pre-recorded commentary is available in English only.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the printed ticket to the driver with a valid ID to exchange the ticket.

    • You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points.

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