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15 New South Wales Tours That Survive a Second Look

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A holiday always runs one day short. These 15 new south wales tours are the ones that earn the spare day, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

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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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Scenic World: three rides and a rainforest boardwalk
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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

2.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Top rated

Travel from Sydney to the Blue Mountains for the Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, rainforest views, lunch, and a wildlife park visit. Guides such as Kat, Axel, Rin, and Grant add local stories and practical help. Finish with a ferry ride along the Parramatta River into Sydney Harbour. Expect a busy 10-hour day.

“Amazing tour of Australia. It was a nice and intimate experience. Grant, our tour guide, was fun and entertaining, as well as accommodating. He was very knowledgeable of all the sites. The schedule of activities was perfect. We were able to beat the crowds. The only complaint was the Wi-Fi not working.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Featherdale Wildlife Park: kangaroos, koalas, and wombats
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

3.Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,471 reviews · 10 hours · from $148

Spend 10 hours visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point, Leura Village, and Scenic World from Sydney. You will feed kangaroos, see koalas and wombats, ride the Cableway, Skyway, and Railway, then take a Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay. Guides such as Ben, Aaron, Max, and Jed keep the long day moving.

“Great day out picked up 7.30am at hotel and back in Sydney by 6pm Leura was a lovely stop for lunch and lots of choices to eat which meant nowhere was too busy Loved our picture with the koala bear and also feeding the kangaroos The railway ride and cable car fantastic stop at Scenic World. At scenic world no need to go around the dinosaur walk unless you have children with you, we did that accidentally and cost us about half an hour Great day out and would highly recommend”

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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

4.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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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - Echo Point and the Three Sisters
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

5.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,709 reviews · from $161

Travel from Sydney to the Three Sisters, Scenic World, a Blue Mountains village, and Sydney Zoo in a group of up to 20. Guides such as Phil, Scott, Rod, and Leonard add local stories and humor. The day ends with a scenic ferry ride to Circular Quay.

“If you’re fortunate enough to get Scotty from Diamond Tours you’ve hot the jackpot! Knowledgeable, interesting and funny. He made our Blue Mountain experience! We have taken lots of tours and never had a tour guide who so genuinely Read more”

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Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World - Scenic World: three rides and a rainforest walk
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Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World

6.Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,009 reviews · from $137

Spend 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains with an English-speaking local guide such as Kat, Rin, Jay, or Kunal. Ride Scenic World’s Railway, Skyway, and Cableway, walk through rainforest, visit the Three Sisters, eat a sit-down lunch, meet kangaroos and koalas at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, then cruise back to Circular Quay.

“Nothing to improve. Our guide was an excellent driver and soooo knowledgeable. The whole day was very organised and ran smoothly. I can highly recommend.”

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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Darling Harbour, museums, and central Sydney stops
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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

7.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,697 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

See Sydney from an open-top double-decker bus on two routes with 23 stops, including Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Centennial Parklands, and Bondi Beach. Choose a 24- or 48-hour pass, then add Captain Cook’s harbour cruise or the panoramic night tour. Commentary is available in eight languages, with English-speaking drivers and staff at the stops.

“We utilized the Sydney Big Bus Tour as we do in most major cities, and it served its purpose perfectly. Our strategy involved staying at a hotel right on the route for easy access. We took the initial full loop to survey the city, which gave us a great overview, and then used the bus stops to jump off and explore our favorite spots on foot. The audio recording was informative and well-produced, making the sightseeing both easy and educational. Great service for navigating Sydney!”

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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour - The red route, from museums to the harbor
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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

8.Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,690 reviews · from $52

Use an open-top double-decker bus to explore Sydney’s red city route and blue Bondi route at your own pace. Recorded commentary comes in eight languages, with free onboard WiFi and optional Captain Cook harbor cruise and panoramic night tour upgrades. The night tour, led by guides such as Stephen, adds live commentary and a different view of Sydney.

“This is a fantastic way to see Sydney. my 10yo son thought it was the best, he loved the top story and enjoyed listening to the auto with the history of each building. Being able to watch the buses (live time) on the app. was very convenient. All drivers were very friendly.”

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BridgeClimb Sydney - The safety briefing and gear preparation
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BridgeClimb Sydney

9.BridgeClimb Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,633 reviews · from $213

Join a capped group of up to 14 people at BridgeClimb Sydney in The Rocks. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, climb ladders, stairs, and catwalks to the Harbour Bridge summit. Your guide, such as Simon, Olivia, or Charlotte, leads the way, shares bridge history, and takes photos. Allow about three hours.

“Absolutely amazing! Loved every minute and our tour guide was a lovely lady. She had 18 years experience and it showed.”

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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World - Leura gives you lunch and a change of pace
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

10.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,420 reviews · from $150

Spend 10 hours visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point, Leura, and Scenic World on a guided day trip from Sydney. Your ticket includes the Cableway, Skyway, Railway, national park fees, and a river cruise back to Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Guides such as Ben, Robert, Aaron, and Jed have led recent departures.

“This was a great one day excursion. Lots to see and experience. Robert did a fantastic job. The water taxi at the end was a great way to see the harbor.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - The drive west from Sydney
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

11.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,400 reviews · 10h 30m · from $85

Join Coast Warriors Travel Australia for a full-day Blue Mountains trip from Sydney. Guides such as Zac, Kieran, Ben, Abby, and Chris lead a 90-minute waterfall walk at Wentworth Falls, visit the Three Sisters, stop at scenic lookouts, and provide a fresh continental roll lunch. Expect stairs, weather changes, and a social group of about 22 to 27 people.

“Was brilliant . Loved the commentary .. learnt so much about history and reasons for things it longest tunnel . First settlers .. very positive guide .. perfectly orchestrated and organised. Would highly recommend and do other trips similar. Best way to go.”

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Sydney Tower Eye: Entry with Observation Deck - Sydney From 250 Meters Above the Streets
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Sydney Tower Eye: Entry with Observation Deck

12.Sydney Tower Eye: Entry with Observation Deck

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,315 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

Head to level 5 of Westfield Sydney for fast-track entry to the Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck, 250 meters above the city. Use multilingual touchscreens and binoculars to spot beaches, suburbs, the Harbour, and the Blue Mountains. Book a time before arrival, and aim for half an hour before sunset to see Sydney in daylight and after dark.

“The amazing staff with professional approach. Making it easy to do.”

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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo - Starting in Sydney and settling into the road trip
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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

13.Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,062 reviews · 10h 30m · from $144

Spend 10.5 hours traveling from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, with stops at the Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba Cascades, Cahill’s Lookout, Leura, and Sydney Zoo. Your English-speaking guide handles the transport, Scenic World rides, and koala photo, while you return to Circular Quay by ferry.

“This tour is great I highly recommend it! We hit a lot of good places while still getting the perfect amount of time at each stop. Not too packed or tiring and not rushing. Our guide Steve was fantastic and super kind. Scenic world was really interesting! Got to see koalas up close too. I recommend this tour to all ages!! :)”

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Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower - Finding the restaurant inside Westfield Sydney
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Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower

14.Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,969 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Enjoy a 90-minute unlimited buffet at Sydney Tower’s rotating restaurant, with more than 30 international dishes, seafood, salads, hot mains, and desserts. Your table moves slowly through 360-degree views of Sydney. Choose the window option for guaranteed glass-side seating and a welcome drink. Check in at Level 4 of Westfield Sydney.

“From start to end great experience. Seen more than you can on ground. Would do again”

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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour - Learning to paddle on Sydney Harbour
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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

15.Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,899 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Meet at d’Albora Marinas Rushcutters Bay for a two-hour guided kayak around Sydney Harbour. Guides such as Liam, Rachel, Warren, and Ashley help beginners paddle safely, take free photos and videos, and keep the group together. Finish next door at Navy Bear Cafe with coffee and a croissant or pastry overlooking the Harbour Bridge.

“We had the best time this morning! The guides were amazing and the views were wow! Highly recommend 😄”

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