Sydney and Bondi Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise
Overview
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Operational Hour between 9am - 5pm Frequency every 25-30 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 9.30am - 4.45pm Frequency every 30-45 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)
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
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
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 Hour Bus, Cruise & 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.
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.
Reviews
2,729 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not worth it
R9950LJbritts,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This was really not worth it. Buses were meant to come ever 25-30 minutes but were at least 45mins and you could walk between most attractions in this time. The audio did not work in all seats.
Great for all visitors to Sydney
Traci B,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic way to get around all of Sydney. We did the 48 hr pass with Night Tour and still did not get to all the routes. Highly recommend
Great Tours
Jacktheprof,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve been on big bus tours all over the world. This was the best one yet.
Good way to get around...
Oluyemi A,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good way to get around the city. I would recommend starting early since the day pass runs from 9am to 4pm, unless you include the night pass when buying. I would definitely recommend downloading the big bus app. It helped identify the nearest big bus stop to the hotel we were staying. It also helps track the bus to know where it is while you’re waiting. I was able to add my ticket, which I purchased on Viator, to the big bus app using the number on my ticket. At one stop, we waited 30 minutes to switch from the red to the blue line but otherwise the waits were all less than 15 minutes.
Great to see Sydney after many years
pcandma,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We were able to spread our 24 hrs over 2 days. This gave us time to get off and explore. We did the Bondi one first and were pleased to get off as the driver was going through red lights and driving faster than other drivers. We swayed on some corners. Otherwise it was an excellent way to see Sydney.We weren't given earphones on the Bondi trip either. so enjoyed our Monday trip with them. It covers a good part of the city.
Not good communication
Linda L,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It does not run all day as the website says. We waited over a half hour and finally called the office at 6:30. They said the last bus route was at 5pm.
Not worth the money
Shruthi W,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The buses do not run to the times mentioned on the website. Very irregular, we ended up waiting for 2.5 hrs and did not get off the bus due to the low frequency
Pleasant staff...
Scott G,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Staff was very helpful. Lost my ticket and they were able to fix the problem. Pretty long wait between buses.
Good value
Yvonne H,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We found this a useful way to familiarise ourselves with Sydney in a short time. However you need to make use of the app as the bus stops weren’t easy to find and it was the only way to know when to expect the next bus.
Sydney sightseeing
Taslin T,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Bus tour took us to the main sights on red and blue line. We did night tour which was good with lots of photo stops (bring a jacket as it can get cold). We struggled with redeeming the cruise portion but luckily we get 7 days to avail it. Overall good way to see city. Beware buses stop around 5pm for the last departure.
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