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Guided Tours in Australia: 15 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

88 tours  ·  from $13

Good guided tours sell out well ahead and the pick of them go first. Here are 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and where they part company.

Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket - Starting at the Lower Concourse Welcome Center
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Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

1.Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,312 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Our pick

Spend one hour inside Sydney Opera House with a live guide in English, French, Spanish, or German. You’ll visit foyers and theater spaces, hear the dramatic story of Jørn Utzon’s design, and may see a rehearsal or set work in progress. Comfortable shoes matter: the route includes about 300 stairs.

“The tour was very informative and enjoyable. Julia was a wonderful tour guide Would recommend it, plan to try to arrange a show or opera next time we visit”

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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - What happens during the one-hour route
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

2.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34

Spend one hour inside the Sydney Opera House with a guide such as Sheila, Michael, or Peter, a retired architect who worked on Opera House projects. See two performance spaces, elegant foyers, shell tiles, white birch chairs, and restricted areas. Expect about 300 stairs, a strict start time, and optional dining.

“A must! We only wish we booked a night comedy or concert. Quite the experience walking through and learning the history of the Opera House.”

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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour - Two-Island Safari: More Distance and More Demands
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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

3.Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,348 reviews · from $92Top rated

Ride a Sea-Doo from Coral Sea Marina into the Whitsunday Islands Marine Park with guides such as Brooke, Phoebe, Josh, Sami, and Brodie. Choose the beginner-friendly Airlie Adventure, the 50-kilometre Two-Island Safari, or the solo-rider Ultimate Island Trek, which includes lunch at Palm Bay Resort.

“It’s great fun, thort it was a bit on the expensive side for only being 2.5hrs would of liked to have a bit of free time on the skis as we had to stay behind each other with people purposely falling off which bring us to a stop every time, but was really nice to see some amazing places & few turtles”

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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch - From Hobart to Kettering and across the channel
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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

4.Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,989 reviews · from $190

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island by ferry and minivan, with morning tea, lunch, tastings, and a guided Cape Bruny Lighthouse climb. Guides such as Jimmy, Dave, Andy, and David add local stories and humor. Expect a full day with plenty of driving, scenic stops, and generous food.

“Great way to see the island! Anthony was knowledgeable and accommodating. Lunch was great! Views were spectacular.”

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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Morning coffee and the first coastal views at Torquay
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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

5.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $105

Spend 13 hours on the Great Ocean Road with Go West Tours, traveling in a minibus for up to 24 people. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and storytelling, with audio commentary in 16 languages. Expect Torquay, Kennett River, Maits Rest, Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, and Loch Ard Gorge.

“I really enjoyed the day trip, even though the weather didn’t cooperate at the beginning. Jess was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what she does. I can highly recommend her as a guide. She made the whole experience so much more special.”

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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour - Walking Through Sydney’s Earliest Settlement
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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

6.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $32

Walk The Rocks with a trained local guide such as Judith, Paul, Vickie, or Michael. Expect convict-era stories, shady lanes, cobbled courtyards, Cadman’s Cottage, the Garrison Church, and views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The 2-kilometre route suits most moderately fit visitors, but includes stairs and uneven stone surfaces.

“The guide was very informative about The Rocks area in Sydney and it's history. The tour was excellent”

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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart - Get Shucked and Bruny’s food culture
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Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

7.Full-Day Guided Bruny Island Tour from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,331 reviews · from $129

Spend about 10 hours exploring Bruny Island from Hobart with guides such as Mark, Bryony, Jodie, Nathan, and Pascal. The day combines ferry travel, oysters, beaches, rainforest, the Neck lookout, Cape Bruny Lighthouse, chocolate, honey, and lunch. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, commentary, and the national parks pass are included.

“Perfectly timed day with a great group & activities. Bryony was a super fun & informative guide. Hotel pick ups & drop off were also so helpful!”

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Sydney: Guided Daytime Summit Climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge - The preparation makes the high bridge feel manageable
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Sydney: Guided Daytime Summit Climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge

8.Guided Daytime Summit Climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 817 reviews · 3 hours · from $257

Join a small group of up to 14 people for a three-hour guided climb to Sydney Harbour Bridge’s summit. Your Climb Leader, such as Kyle, Simon, or Cooper, shares bridge and harbor stories while you ascend slowly with safety gear. You cannot bring personal items, but you receive a cap and printed group photo.

“We did the Sumit climb with Simon as the leader. He was super very knowledgable and put everyone at ease. An experience not to be missed.”

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Melbourne: Melbourne Cricket Grounds (MCG) Guided Tour - Starting at Gate 3 and meeting your guide
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Melbourne: Melbourne Cricket Grounds (MCG) Guided Tour

9.Melbourne Cricket Grounds (MCG) Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 812 reviews · from $24

Meet your English-speaking MCC member guide at Gate 3 for a 75-minute look inside the MCG. You’ll visit the Long Room, MCC Library, player changing rooms, media centre, viewing room, and selected members’ areas, then step onto the arena. Guides vary, with Malcolm, John, Peter, Ian, and David among those leading recent tours.

“Fantastic tour. As an American, I knew absolutely nothing about cricket. This tour won't help introduce you to the sport but rather will go through all the history as you walk from the field to the suites, to the locker rooms. I have so much respect for their honor of their sports' past.”

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Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour - Meeting at the South Gate
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Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour

10.Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 760 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

Spend 90 minutes inside Adelaide Oval with an English-speaking guide such as Rob, Richard, Marg, or Trevor. See restricted areas, the original manual scoreboard, AFL spaces, and the Bradman Collection. The route changes with stadium operations, but you can expect plenty of local sporting stories, photo stops, and a close look at how this famous ground works.

“An improved merchandise shop. It was brilliant and the best was the scoreboard part. We are from UK”

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From Hobart: Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide - The ferry crossing and the first views
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From Hobart: Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide

11.Full-Day Bruny Island Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 755 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island from Hobart with guides such as Mark, Jodi, Andrew, Pascal, and Bryony. Expect easy to moderate walks, beaches, rainforest, the Neck lookout, wildlife spotting, a pub lunch, and optional tastings of oysters, honey, chocolate, cider, wine, or beer. Pickup, ferry tickets, transport, and the national parks pass are included.

“The tour had many stops, no long drives, always something surprising on the next stop. Our guide Andrew was a professional on his place and told us many interesting facts which only local people know. Thank you! It was worth it.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip - Leaving Melbourne for Torquay and the surf coast
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

12.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 14 hours · from $98

Travel from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road in an air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide, morning tea, Wi-Fi, and park fees included. You’ll stop at Torquay, Kennett River, Apollo Bay, Maits Rest, the 12 Apostles, Gibson Steps, and Loch Ard Gorge. Guides such as Bree, Aaron, Bill, and Lucy are known for lively stories and helpful local tips.

“This tour was excellent and Aaron was amaziiiiiing! super recommended!”

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Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks - From Brooke Street Pier to the open water
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Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

13.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211

Cruise Maria Island with guides such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, or Tamsyn, watching for seals, dolphins, albatross, and whales. After lunch aboard, spend two hours walking through Darlington’s UNESCO-listed convict settlement, with wombats and wallabies often close by. Shuttle transfer from Hobart is optional.

“An amazing experience seeing the coast of Maria Island and spending time walking around the old convict and other parts of the settlement.”

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Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park - The 30-minute harbour cruise and Isle of the Dead
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Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

14.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121

Spend about nine hours visiting Richmond, Pirates Bay, Tasman Arch, Port Arthur Historic Site, Remarkable Cave and the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry. Your guide handles the driving and commentary, while you get 4.5 hours at Port Arthur, including the site talk and a 30-minute cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and entry are included.

“Port Aurthor is remarkable historical spots ,with special old buildings, apartment, churchs and fabulous sea view. The visitors can get the idea of the pitty live of convict and how the prison officers manage those convicts.”

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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour - The Members Pavilion is the emotional high point
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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

15.Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · from $25

Spend about 90 minutes behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground. Your guide leads you into historic dressing rooms, through the players’ tunnel, around the old Members Pavilion, and toward cricket memorabilia and sporting trophies. Guides such as Stuart, Vanessa, Peter, and Rod are known for lively stories, but access can change on event days.

“Comprehensive presentation of the history and significance of the ground and the events and participants throughout. Highly recommend for any fan of sport but particularly for cricket enthusiasts. Vanessa was a first class professional from start to finish.”

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