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Combo (Save 15%): Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

Visitors boarding Big Bus Sydney at Dawes Point with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Big Bus Sydney tour with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Passengers on Big Bus Sydney near Sydney Opera House.
Passengers taking a selfie on Big Bus Sydney with Bondi Beach in the background.

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10:00am - 05:00pm

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Enjoy discounted entry to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and explore Sydney’s iconic landmarks and attractions with a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

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24-Hour HOHO Pass + SEA LIFE Sydney Tickets
from AU$115.40
AU$98.17
15% off
  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Red & Blue routes
  • Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese & Japanese
  • Entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • 8 digital photos
  • Penguin expedition boat ride
24-Hour Essential Pass + SEA LIFE Sydney Tickets
from AU$141.40
AU$120.55
15% off
  • 90-min Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise
  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • Pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Admission to SEA LIFE Sydney

4.4/5

(1,818)

Lucy Coppinger

Lucy

Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Good tour that covered a lot of the city and was split into two. Commentary was good and not rushed. It was pre recorded which I prefer. Bus drivers were friendly. Only slightly disappointing thing us that whilst its 24 hours, the tour stops after 4 so you have you get it all done in the early part of the day.
Jyoti k C Dhakal

Jyoti

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I loved visiting the Sydney Aquarium with my sons (ages 10 and 6) during the school holidays — we had so much fun seeing the colourful fish and walking through the underwater tunnel! 🐠💙 Thank you to all the team members for the wonderful experience — we’ll definitely visit again!
Michelle day

Michelle

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great day out with the kids. We watched the talk about pig the dugong very interesting. Had a short wait for the penguin experience kids loved it. They loved looking at all the animals in the touch pool Sharks and stingrays are always awesome
    • Enjoy a flexible sightseeing tour of Sydney with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass and get on and off at famous tops like Bondi Beach and Opera House.
    • Enjoy views from the open-top double-decker bus and benefit from amenities like free Wi-Fi, and an audio guide available in 8 languages.
    • See 13,000+ marine animals of 650 species at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Encounter sharks, dugongs, penguins, and more in 9 different exhibits.
    • Experience the near-death thrill at the Shark Walk where nurse gray sharks float right above or get up close with sub-Antarctic Gentoo penguins.
    • Did you know? The construction of the Opera House took 14 years, from 1959 to 1973, and was famously over budget.
  • Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

    • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
    • Access to Red & Blue routes
    • Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese & Japanese
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Complimentary earphones
    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

    SEA LIFE Aquarium

    • Entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium
    • 8 digital photos
    • Penguin expedition boat ride
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.4
    1,818 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Lucy Coppinger

    Lucy

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Good tour that covered a lot of the city and was split into two. Commentary was good and not rushed. It was pre recorded which I prefer. Bus drivers were friendly. Only slightly disappointing thing us that whilst its 24 hours, the tour stops after 4 so you have you get it all done in the early part of the day.
    Jyoti k C Dhakal

    Jyoti

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I loved visiting the Sydney Aquarium with my sons (ages 10 and 6) during the school holidays — we had so much fun seeing the colourful fish and walking through the underwater tunnel! 🐠💙 Thank you to all the team members for the wonderful experience — we’ll definitely visit again!
    Michelle day

    Michelle

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Great day out with the kids. We watched the talk about pig the dugong very interesting. Had a short wait for the penguin experience kids loved it. They loved looking at all the animals in the touch pool Sharks and stingrays are always awesome
    John Louie Ocampo

    John

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    My kids loved Sea Life! The best thing about it is that it takes you on an adventure. You feel immersed in the aquatic world.
    Saleshni Devi

    Saleshni

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    It was a great experience for ferry ride to Tauranga zoo with a lovely city view..
  • Discover the magic of Sydney both underwater and over land with this combo ticket. Enjoy greater savings and convenience than purchasing individual tickets, ensuring a seamless city exploration.

    Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

    Explore Sydney at your own pace with the 24-hour unlimited hop-on-hop-off bus pass. Covering 2 routes and 30+ stops, visit landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge with ease.

    Red Route

    • First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
    • Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
    • Frequency: every 30 mins
    • Popular stops: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Rocks & Botanical Gardens

    Blue Route

    • First bus: 9:30am from stop #24 (Central Station)
    • Last bus: 3:30pm from stop #24 (Central Station)
    • Frequency: every 35 to 45 mins
    • Popular stops: Bondi Beach, Rose Bay & Double Bay

    Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points

    You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

    SEA LIFE Aquarium

    Dive into a world teeming with aquatic wonders at the Sea Life Aquarium in Darling Harbour. Encounter over 13,000 marine creatures from 650 distinct species. Experience the thrill of the Shark Walk with sharks swimming right overhead and enjoy the playful antics of Gentoo penguins during the Penguin Expedition. Witness the Great Barrier Reef's marvels at the Reef Theater’s floor-to-ceiling display.

  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

    Monday10:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Saturday09:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Sunday09:30am - 05:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
  • Accessibility

    Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

    • The lower decks of the buses are wheelchair accessible.
    • Ramps are available onboard and around the boarding areas for easy access.
    • Mobility scooters and large wheelchairs are not allowed on the buses.
    • Note that the combined weight of the customer, their assistant, and their mobility aid must be under 300 kg (660 lb) for safe boarding ramp use. The wheelchair must also fit within the designated seating area.
    • 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.
    • Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured as you can contact infoau@bigbustours.com and they'll try to assist you.

    SEA LIFE Aquarium

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible and suited for visitors with visual impairments.
    • The boat ride is wheelchair accessible. You can have 2 companions over the age of 16. If traveling alone, a staff member will ride with you during the experience.

    Additional information

    SEA LIFE Aquarium

    • Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
    • The Penguin Expedition Boat Ride is open from 10:30am to 3pm.
    • Children under 120 cm must be seated next to an adult or in the row immediately in front of an adult during the boat ride.
    • Each boat can seat up to 6 guests.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the venue

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of the attraction: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

    • Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

    • Please display the same to the security at the Aquarium Wharf and head inside to exchange the voucher for the ticket at the Aquarium’s ticket office at the Advanced Ticket Entrance

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    Getting There

    • By ferry: Take the ferry that runs from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour and disembarks at the Aquarium ferry Wharf

    • By Bus: Get off at King Street, it is a 5-minute walk to the meeting point

    • By Metro: Get off at Darling Park Station, it is a 5-minute walk to the meeting point

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