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

Name: Combo (Save 15%): Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets
Start: 2026-04-29T09:00:00
End: 2026-04-29T17:00:00
Location: Sydney

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.

Open today

10:00am - 5:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

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.

Select your option

24-Hour HOHO Pass + SEA LIFE Sydney Tickets

from AU$119

AU$101.23

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$143

AU$121.91

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(1,947)

Ali Z

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We took our 7-month-old son to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and it was an absolute blast! 😊 The underwater world captivated him, and we loved watching his reactions to the fish, sharks, and rays. The touch pool was a highlight. A great experience for the whole family! 👪 Would definitely recommend to other parents with little ones 👍

Nhat T

Family

Verified booking

Mar 2026

The aquarium was absolutely fantastic! Watching the colorful fish, sharks, and jellyfish was so relaxing and fascinating. The staff were friendly and the exhibits were very informative. I would definitely visit again.

Cora M

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

My partner and I had an amazing time at sea life aquarium, we loved the interactivity as well as the very apparent care and love that the sea life staff had for their jobs and the animals.

Holger S

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

All in all, a nice tour. That’s what I think. Finding the stops was very difficult, since the signs were mostly hard to spot or completely missing. Otherwise, it was a great experience.

Tatenda M

Group

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Amazing way to explore Sydney in 24 hours. Such a beautiful experience, reliable and efficient my only negative is the bus drivers should give people a little bit more time to get off the bus. Overall I would highly recommend

John B

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Bus stop locations were well marked, buses on time +/-10mins usually depending on traffic, staff quite friendly and helpful. Great way to see some hi-lites of city when have limited time.

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.

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What our guests say
Ali Z
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We took our 7-month-old son to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and it was an absolute blast! 😊 The underwater world captivated him, and we loved watching his reactions to the fish, sharks, and rays. The touch pool was a highlight. A great experience for the whole family! 👪 Would definitely recommend to other parents with little ones 👍
Mrs Karen W
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We used the ticket to do a circular tour of Sydney. That itself was ok although we stopped at 2 stops for well over 15 mins each so the whole journey took almost two hours (it says 45 to 1.30). The real time tracking of the buses isn't accurate. We waited at a stop for 40 mins before giving up and catching a "normal" bus. As the bus wasn't reliable we used it once in the 48 hours which made it massively expensive. The buses need to be more regular (meant to be 30 to 45 mins) and the live tracking needs to work. All in all not worth the £100 GBP cost.
Kim B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Fabulous your on Red Route showing all main Sydney CBD highlights. Really enjoyable tour. Loved The Rocks area.
Chia-chi S
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Knowing more about buildings history. We enjoyed it. Traveling in the city by bus never experienced like this.
James M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Great way to see highlights of Sydney in a short amount of time

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

Monday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

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