Sydney and Bondi Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Experience the best of Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace on this flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Travel aboard an open-top double-decker bus with panoramic views and recorded commentary as you visit 23 stops across the city, including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and the iconic Bondi Beach.
With a ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours, you can hop off to explore landmarks, shopping precincts and dining hotspots, then hop back on when you’re ready to continue. Discover Australia’s famous beach culture on the Bondi route and visit highlights such as Central Station, the Australian Museum and Centennial Parklands.
Upgrade your experience with a Captain Cook 1-day hop-on, hop-off harbour cruise to enjoy breath-taking views of Sydney’s skyline, hidden beaches and lush parklands from the water.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
When booking the 24 hour Pass, only the lead passenger name is required for a booking. At time of booking you only need to enter 1 adult to complete your booking
Children aged 2 and under travel free of charge
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
For Captain Cook ticket option: Please note that check-in for all cruises will continue to take place at the Captain Cook Cruises office at Circular Quay, Wharf 6. From 20 July to 28 August 2027, cruises will temporarily depart from Commissioner’s Steps, which is a short walk from the current departure point at Circular Quay, Wharf 6.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Operational Hour between 9am - 4pm Frequency every 30-40 minutes Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day of travel - please download the Big Bus App in advance of arrival.
Stop 1: Phillip Street (Interchange) - Philip Street near Alfred Street (Outside the Justice and Police Museum)
Stop 2: Sydney Tower/Westfield Sydney - 60 Castlereagh Street
Stop 3: St Mary's Cathedral - Prince Albert Rd (Outside Hyde Park Barracks Museum)
Stop 4: Art Gallery of NSW
Stop 5: El Alamein Fountain - Macleay St (outside Oasis Emporium, opposite the fountain)
Stop 6: Woolloomooloo Bay - Cowper Wharf Rd (outside Woolloomooloo Hotel)
Stop 7: Australian Museum (Interchange) - William St (between Yurong and College Streets, Outside the Museum)
Stop 8: Central Station -Eddy Avenue (Exit) outside of Central Railway Station
Stop 9: Sydney Fish Market - 1A Bridge Road (Outside of Sydney Fish Markets and across the road from Wentworth Park)
Stop 10: ICC Sydney - Darling Drive (To the side of the Sofitel Hotel.)
Stop 11: Chinatown - Harbour Street (outside Chinese Gardens, opposite the Harbour Garden Towers)
Stop 12: King St Wharf - King Street between Shelley and Lime Streets (Next to the Sydney Sealife Aquarium)
Stop 13: Barangaroo -21 Hickson Road (At the 'Barangaroo Station' Bus Stop, next the 'M' Metro Train Station)
Stop 14: Sydney Harbour Bridge - Hickson Road (near Ives Steps Wharf & Pier 1 Hotel)
Stop 15: The Rocks/OPT-Hickson Road (Up the steps from Campbells Cove, across the road from 'Ribs & Burgers')
Duration:1 hour 20 minutes
Operating Schedule:Operational Hour between 9am - 4pm Frequency every 35-45 minutes Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day of travel - please download the Big Bus App in advance of arrival.
Stop 1: Phillip Street (Interchange)
Stop 16: Queen Victoria Building
Stop 17: The Intersection Paddington - Oxford St (near corner of Glenmore Road)
Stop 18: Centennial Park - Oxford St, between Jersey Road and Queen Street Paddington (next to The Light Brigade pub)
Stop 19: Bondi Beach - Campbell Parade (outside ‘Between the Flags’ shop near the corner of Roscoe St)
Stop 20: North Bondi Beach
Stop 21: Double Bay (next to the Commonwealth Bank)
Stop 22: Australian Museum (Interchange)
Stop 23: Hyde Park (St James Station)
Options
24hr Hop-on, Hop-off Bus
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from time of first use. 2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
48-hr Hop-on, Hop-off Bus
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use valid for 48 hours from the time of first use. 2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
48 Hour Bus, Cruise and Night
Duration: 2 days 2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket. Harbour Explorer Pass: 1-day Captain Cook Hop-on, Hop-off Harbour Cruise. 1.5-hour Night Tour: 1.5-hour non-stop Night Tour.
What‘s Included
A 1-day Captain Cook Hop-on, Hop-off Harbour Explorer Pass (with selected option)
Free WiFi Onboard
Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
1.5-Hour Panoramic Night Tour (if option selected)
A 24- or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
Access to 2 routes covering 23 stops
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,825 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous!! Would recommend.
998julieanng,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam was amazing. Gave us ponchos in case it rained. Wiped the seats dry up the top. So helpful. Great job!! Guy waiting at the stop was super helpful with information.
Loved It!
Margaret S,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see the city and learn its history! The schedule worked great for us to explore different areas of the city. The add-on night tour was great!
A fantastic, stress free way to explore Sydney!
udjules23,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Hop-On Hop-Off bus is perfect if you’re unfamiliar with a new city but want to make sure you hit all the major highlights. I opted for the 48-hour pass, which felt like a much better value than the single-day option. Day one rode the Red Route and hopped off at a few locations. Day two took the Blue Route out to Bondi Beach. Afterwards it was easy to transfer back to the Red Route and hop off at the different locations we didn't have time for the day before. Even though the buses were popular and carried a lot of people, we never had an issue finding a seat. To top it off, the drivers were excellent and very friendly. Highly recommend!
Great options for a taste of Sydney
Pauline B,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great value. We did both the red and blue tours with stops.Also included the night tour which was great to see the city lights. Also the harbour cruise with a visit to Manly. Great way to start a holiday in Sydney
Sydney City Tour
Bruce G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide was young, fun, and erudite. Very nice walking tour! She knew a lot and made the time so pleasant. I recommend it to others as a nice way to see Syd!!!!
Informative
Donna M,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative tour. We did both the red line and blue line tours. Be sure to download the app so you can track where the buses are at. They supplied the ear buds for the narration and rain ponchos on the day it rained.
Fun Way to See Sydney in a day.
Bob M,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Originally it said it went to 5 pm, but for some reason they concluded at 4 pm and we had to walk back to our hotel. Otherwise it was a great way to spend a day seeing Sydney all over the sights. We really enjoyed it.
Common Big Bus lift your Game
Stapo1960,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Unfortunately this experience was not to what we expected.Minimal Red a blue buses running on the day which lead to more than 35 minutes waiting for the buses. Also a 40-45 minute wait sitting on the bus at the interchange stops. We used hop on hop Off buses in different states of Australia and Europe this experience would be the most disappointing.
Great experience
B2680HHjoelb,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This hop on and hop off tour was great. It was a good and easy way to travel around and experience Sydney. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend this tour.
Great way to see and...
Ken S,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see and learn about Sydney. Easy to find pick up locations would highly recommend. 5 stars
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