Sydney Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off with Optional Cruise
From €46Without getting off, the Red Route takes around 90 minutes and the Bondi route about 75 minutes.Final booking with external provider
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2 routes · 23 stops

Sydney sightseeing bus

Sydney Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off with Optional Cruise

★★★★★ 24/48 h · 23 stops
From €46 2,973 reviews

A convenient way to see Sydney’s main sights and Bondi Beach at your own pace, using open-top double-decker sightseeing buses with optional upgrades including a harbour cruise and panoramic night tour.

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⚡ Selected options include Harbour Explorer and a night tour. · The final price depends on the date and ticket option selected.

Choose your starting date, then compare the 24-hour, 48-hour and upgraded options with cruise and night tour. Check the final price, departure point and included extras before booking.

✔ Hop on and off freely for 24 or 48 hours.
✔ Combine central Sydney and Bondi Beach across two routes.
✔ Audio guide in eight languages, Wi-Fi and the Big Bus Tours app.
✔ Selected options include Harbour Explorer and a night tour.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • First-time visitors
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Travellers wanting flexible sightseeing
  • One- or two-day stays

How long does it take?

Without getting off, the Red Route takes around 90 minutes and the Bondi route about 75 minutes.

What's included?

  • 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket
  • 2 routes with 23 stops
  • Open-top double-decker sightseeing bus
  • Audio guide in 8 languages
  • Wi-Fi

Is it worth it?

It can be, especially for first-time visitors or travellers wanting to see several key Sydney areas in a short time while keeping the freedom to choose where to stop.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Download the Big Bus app before travelling, check final departures if you plan to spend time in Bondi and allow extra time between activities in case of traffic. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are useful on the open upper deck.

Explore at your own paceHop on and off as often as you like during the 24- or 48-hour validity of your ticket.
Sydney and Bondi BeachTwo routes cover major Sydney sightseeing areas and connect the city centre with Bondi Beach.
Audio guide in 8 languagesCommentary is available in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
Optional cruise upgradesDepending on the ticket selected, you can add the Captain Cook Harbour Explorer and a panoramic night tour.

📖 What is the Sydney Big Bus tour?

The Sydney Big Bus lets you hop on and off as often as you like while your ticket is valid. Its two routes cover landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Bondi Beach.

Tours operate on open-top double-decker buses with commentary in eight languages, onboard Wi-Fi and access to the Big Bus Tours app, where you can store and activate your ticket and track buses.

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24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass.

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Two routes with a total of 23 stops.

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Options with Harbour Explorer cruise and night tour.

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It works better as a flexible sightseeing experience than as fast transport for a strict schedule.

Check final departures if you plan to spend time in Bondi. Bondi Beach

Routes, stops and ticket options

The Red Route City Route takes around 90 minutes for a full loop and departs approximately every 30 minutes from George Street, Circular Quay, starting at 9:00 am.

The Blue Route Bondi Tour takes around 75 minutes and departs every 35-45 minutes from Phillip Street, Central Station, from 9:30 am. Upgraded options may add the Harbour Explorer cruise and a panoramic night tour lasting around 90 minutes.

City Route Bondi Tour Harbour Explorer Night tour

TourBookGo practical view

It works better as a flexible sightseeing experience than as fast transport for a strict schedule.

With a rating of 4.4/5 from 2,973 reviews, the tour is useful for getting an overview of Sydney. Its main strengths are coverage of major sights and flexibility, although allowing extra time for waits, traffic and delays is advisable.

24/48 hticket validity
2routes
23stops
4.4/52,973 reviews

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Operating times and practical details

The Red Route starts from 9:00 am and the Blue Route from 9:30 am. Frequencies are approximate and traffic, particularly towards Bondi, can cause delays.

When the Harbour Explorer is included, the cruise pass is valid for one calendar day and departs from Circular Quay Wharf 6. The night tour departs at 6:00 pm and arriving 15 minutes early is recommended.

Selected ticket options can include an experience on Sydney Harbour. Sydney Harbour

Price and ticket options

24- or 48-hour passes from €46

From €46

Choose between 24- and 48-hour hop-on hop-off tickets and upgraded options with a cruise and night tour. Check the final price and included extras before confirming.

Duration1 or 2 days
Price from€46 per person
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible
LanguagesAudio guide in 8 languages
OperatorBig Bus Sydney
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The final price depends on the date and ticket option selected.

Check exactly which extras are included with your selected option. 24 or 48 hours

How to book this experience

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Choose a date

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Compare options

Check final price, duration, meeting point and what's included.

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Book securely

The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Who is it best for?

This tour works particularly well for first-time visitors or anyone with one or two days to explore Sydney. It is also convenient for couples and families who want to decide where to stop as they go.

It is not the cheapest choice if you simply need transport between two places and is less suitable for tightly timed itineraries. There is no live guide, and suitcases or wheeled carry-on luggage are not permitted onboard.

First-time Sydney visitors Couples wanting flexibility Families Travellers with one or two days
A flexible way to get an initial overview of Sydney. Sydney

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is the Sydney Big Bus worth it?
It can be, especially for first-time visitors or travellers wanting to see several key areas in a short time.
How long does it take?
Tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours. Without getting off, the Red Route takes around 90 minutes and the Bondi route about 75 minutes.
Is there a Spanish audio guide?
Yes, along with seven other languages.
Is the Sydney Harbour cruise included?
Only with options that specifically include it.
Can I cancel?
Yes, up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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Plan your sightseeing

Explore Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace

Compare the 24- and 48-hour passes and review the options that add a harbour cruise or night tour.

Before booking, check operating times, final departures, starting point and exactly what is included in your ticket.

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