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Combo (Save 20%): Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 20%): Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets
Start: 2026-03-04T09:00:00
End: 2026-03-04T17:00:00
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.

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24-Hour HOHO Pass + SEA LIFE Sydney Tickets

from AU$117

AU$93.47

20.11% 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$117.69

17.7% 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

(1,894)

Vivienne

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Red route bus am was great, information clear and the driver came and spoke a couple of times with information to customers. Well done driver. Blue route pm sadly driver got the information recordings mixed up and played some parts on repeat, great scenery but poor host on this route.

Hansraj

Nov 2025

Verified booking

“I loved the entire experience at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. The exhibits were beautifully designed and easy to navigate, and I really enjoyed seeing the wide variety of marine animals up close. The highlights for me were the shark tunnel and the penguin encounter — both felt immersive and well-maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the place was clean and organized despite the crowds. Overall, it was a fun, relaxing, and memorable visit, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Sydney.”

Robyn

Nov 2025

Verified booking

A great day out with our visitor from Western Australia who was visiting Sydney for the first day. Also a terrific trip for me as I got to test my knowledge of the city I grew up in - AND see a number of newer locations that had sprung up in my absence. I found your app to be a little challenging to navigate as there is SO much information there, but your phone operator was terrific - even radioing the bus driver to advise minutes until they arrived at our stop.

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
Vivienne
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Red route bus am was great, information clear and the driver came and spoke a couple of times with information to customers. Well done driver. Blue route pm sadly driver got the information recordings mixed up and played some parts on repeat, great scenery but poor host on this route.
Tatenda
Feb 2026
Verified booking
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
Feb 2026
Verified booking
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.
Clark
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Hard to tell as the volume of the audio was so inconsistent that most of it could not be understood - varied between loud and very soft volume.
Madeleine
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Great experience, took my one year-old and four-year-old they both absolutely love it. Can't wait to go again!

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