Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Overview
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Explore Sydney and Bondi Beach on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour, which takes you by double-decker bus to 23 stops around the city including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded commentary on board. Simply hop off to walk around and sightsee in depth. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours so you can experience Sydney and Bondi's most noteworthy attractions, sights, and shopping and dining areas at your own pace.
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
Infants aged 0 to 3 years 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
Up to 23 stops to Hop-on and Hop-off
Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean
A 24- or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus pass
1.5-Hour Panoramic Night Tour (if option selected)
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Options
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.
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.
Reviews
2,665 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Big Fan of Big Bus
Brightoncardinal,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having used Big Bus Dubai, and liking the real time info in particular, we had no hesitation to book again here in Sydney. This time we bought a 48 ticket and on day one used the Blue route to go out to Bondi Beach. Day two, Red route round Sydney itself. All the staff we met were super friendly and helpful. The commentary was informative and we learnt lots. 10/10 . Well done
Not great
Jesmi757,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Buses full, route pretty boring couldn’t get on because they must oversell tickets, got off at the park and ended up getting an uber back because we couldn’t face having to wait for a bus that was full anc couldn’t let us on
What do you think you should get when you purchase a 24 hour bus ride ticket.
Allan J,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00My wife and myself purchased a 24 hour ticket Friday 09.48am valid to Saturday 09.48am from Central Station Sydney 40 minutes later we were on the bus we want to go to Bondi beach and were told get of at Circular Quay 1a however it was not made clear over the intercom when to change to the blue bus line so we ended up back at the Museum to change.My compliant is at the end of the the day we wanted to get on the bus for the night tour of Sydney we were told that the 24 hour ticket we purchased did not cover the night tour but if we paid $20 each we could get a discount,we paid for 24 hours and then refused service we used the service less than 7 hours.We feel we should be refunded or given a credit to use for the night tour.
Beware standing at the wrong bus stop.
Simon M,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00As with previous hop on hop off buses the audio is very weak and tinny. In saying that the tour itself was good with a lot of interesting facts but our biggest gripe is that we waited at a defunct bus stop by the sea life centre for around 45 minutes before we realised buses were not going to stop there. We mentioned this to the driver who raised his eyebrows and said that it's been reported multiple times and that there should be a sign stating the bus stop is no longer in use. Given that its advertised as a 24 hour ticket you can only actually use it for 8 hours (9am to 5pm) and so we lost a chunk of that time by hanging around for a bus on a defunct part of the route.
Great way to see Sydney
Petrina N,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Lovely buses and route. Friendly staff and good information. However, no schedule to how often the buses will arrive (buses anything from 10minutes to 1hr 10mins apart). Couldn’t always get on when a bus arrived. Also the New Years Eve routes were amended, but didn’t tell you anything about it.
Great way to move around...
Jason K,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to move around the city and see several points of interest in a short time. Easy to get tickets and find pickup locations.
Way to do the beach
Debra G,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Good idea to do the red city route to get an idea of where things are on a 24-hour ticket. We purchased the 48-hour ticket to do the blue route to Bondi beach next day and a half empty hop on bus went straight pass us all standing at the bus stop. Also the city is so easy to walk around that a lot of what you see on the red route is similar to part of the blue route. Luckily the normal buses stop at the same stop no 17 or 18 on the blue hop on bus route - normal bus no 333 and you just tap a credit card per person on and tap again as you get off. So cheap about 50p per person each way - only takes about 20 mins. Better way to do the beach and a lot cheaper than paying for a 48-hour ticket.
Sydney
Aliya L,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Not so many busses operating, long waits on stops, good overview of the city, good guidance where to go.
Tell lies
Malcolm R,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We were sold tickets based on specific timings to fit in with other activities. Bus did not leave on time specified. Do not believe schedule
Hope on and STAY ON is a better option!
Davidandted,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Some great sights on both the red and blue tours but - sadly - too few buses and far too many tickets sold. Hope off and you are waiting an hour for next bus, as first one often full. We changed a couple of times and at 4pm - stop 1a - encountered the rudest member of staff imaginable. A young lady who clearly thought we were all infants! Screaming - yes screaming - don't move until I say you can! A most unpleasant approach, a poor ambassador for the company, indeed for Sydney, when everyone else has been happy to help! So... good sights, but probably better to try and use trams/service buses because, on today's experience, not to be recommended!
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