Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore Sydney and Bondi Beach on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour, which takes you by double-decker bus to 34 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‘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
A 24- or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus pass
1.5-Hour Panoramic Night Tour (if option selected)
Up to 34 stops to Hop-on and Hop-off
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Operational Hour between 9am - 3.30pm 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: Circular Quay - George St, cnr Alfred St. (opp DFS Galleria)
Stop 2: Sydney Tower/Westfield Sydney - 60 Castlereagh Street
Stop 3: Australian Museum - William Street
Stop 4: William St. - 100 William Street
Stop 5: Kings Cross - Darlinghurst Road
Stop 6: Al Alamein Fountain - Macleay Street
Stop 7: Woolloomooloo Bay - Cowper Wharf Rd
Stop 8: Sydney Opera House - Macquarie Street
Stop 9 Botanical Gardens - Macquarie St
Stop 10: State Library - Macquarie St
Stop 11: Hyde Park - Prince Albert Road
Stop 12: Central Station - Pitt Street
Stop 13: Powerhouse Museum - Harris St
Stop 14: Sydney Fish Market - Harris St
Stop 15: The Star - Pirrama Rd
Stop 16: Maritime Museum - Murray St
Stop 17: International Convention Centre - Darling Drive
Stop 18: Chinese Gardens / China Town - Harbour St
Stop 19: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium - Wheat Rd
Stop 20: Kings Street Wharf - Erskine Street
Stop 21: Barangaroo - 21 Hickson Road
Stop 22: Sydney Harbour Bridge - 11 Hickson Road
Stop 23: The Rocks - 5 Hickson Road
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Operational Hour between 9.30am - 2.45pm Frequency every 45 - 60 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 24: Central Station - Pitt Street, Bus Bay 18
Stop 25: Town Hall - 339 Pitt Street
Stop 26: Australian Museum - William St
Stop 27: William St. - 100 William St.
Stop 28: Paddington Town Hall - Oxford Street
Stop 29: Centennial Parklands - Oxford st
Stop 30: Bondi Beach - Campbell Parade
Stop 31: North Bondi - Campbell Parade
Stop 32: Rose Bay - 735 New South Head Road
Stop 33: Double Bay - 401 New South Head Road
Stop 34: Yurong Street - William Street
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 Hours, 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. Departing 6:30pm from Stop #1 (Circular Quay)
Reviews
2,615 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Close but...
BeardedRV T,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00I've had nothing but good luck with Viator until this purchase. Thankfully I talked directly to Big Bus and they helped me out. I purchased a 48 hour Hop on Hop off ticket however... The ticket wasn't good until two days later. I couldn't find a way to contact Viator (coykd just be me) so I went directly to big bus to solve my issue. Big Bus was a confused as I was and said this wasn't the first time it's happened.
A magical night in Sydney
Wanderlust Wahine,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a magical night it was! A friend and I were strolling around Circular Quay when we came upon Mr. Adam who was at the Big Bus Kiosk (Stop 1). We inquired about the night tour and he was very enthusiastic about sharing what to expect on this adventure. We found him to be super courteous and we were happy to skip browsing the brochure and to just buy the tickets. We ended up telling 5 of our other friends traveling through Sydney and we all shared the bus that Mr. Adam drove! It turns out, they had to employ a second bus due to popularity and demand that night, but we made sure to be in Mr. Adam’s bus! It was a beautiful night tour - everyone got a top level (open air) seat so we could take in all the sights! Sydney and all its iconic wonders (the opera house, Luna park, harbor bridge and more) at dusk and then all lit up fully at night left us breathless. The bus left on time, we had fabulous commentary by our guide, and the driving was safe and comfortable. Thank you Mr. Adam! There were a few stops and ample time to take in the views and photos! This was the highlight of our visit. Seeing Sydney at sunset transitioning into the twilight hour followed by the night scene will fill you with wonder. Do not hesitate to book! Mahalo from the gals from Hawaii! We appreciate the aloha all the way from down under!
See less and easy to use....
MAXINE E,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00See less and easy to use. Made our day so much easier having it all rebooked. Cost wise not any better than waiting to purchase when we arrived
Not happy Jan.
DaveL2126,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We Took both the blue & red tours on Saturday. There were road closures & detours in place which were beyond Big Bus' control but as a result the red route bus no longer went to stop 4 at St Mary's Cathedral. No one mentioned this to us or the other two groups of people who gathered there & after a 45 minute wait we walked to stop 7 at William Street. The Recorded commentary was often out of sync with the bus' actual location.
Fabulous birds eye view of a fabulous city
Aruna M,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed the day trip. A fabulous way to see city sights. There are two routes which intersect at Central Station. Dowmload the App and licate uour nearest bus stop from where to board. We combined it with an afternoon visit to Sydney Opera House. If you have only 1 day to spare, take the 24 hour ticket. We were given the 48 hour ticket by the tour operator but had only one day to use it!!
Eady ways to see the sights
Lisa M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Showed my QR code that was emailed to me by Viator, and they have me a paper ticjet so i didn't have to keep opening my phone every time i hopped on. Super easy. The commentary on the Big Bus was short but informative, with Australian music played in between stops and points of interest - loved that! The frequency is not like in London as they only had 2 buses on the Blue route to Bondi (every 45min) and 4 buses on the Red route within the city (about every 25min) so you have to plan your day and stops well.
Nice way to learn about the place!
Lakecomo16,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We enjoy these Hop on.. Hop off double decker bus tours around the city.. it is so convenient, you get to see the city and learn through their audio tape which is offered in many languages. What we like is then we go back and visit what has impressed us . You can buy your tickets on line or there upon entering . They accept credit cards. They provide you earpieces and a map. You can buy 1 or 2 day tickets and it also includes a harbour boat ride . They have two lines a red line and a blue line ( which takes you to Bondi Beach) Suggestions: bring a hat & sweater and have sunscreen if you sit at the top of bus .
Take the bus tour, well worth it
Mark B,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic way to see the sights of Sydney, prior to deciding which place to visit for an extended tour. Informative through the recorded spiel, you get the info as you scan the sights. There is also a chance to do a night time bus so you are able to see the sights of Sydney lit up by the assisted lighting
One of my favourite ways to explore new city and learn its main history points
Anna M,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Always a fan of hop-on, hop-off bus tours. Though, I'd suggest to plan for 2 days, as 1 day with going both routes does not give enough time, to actually hop off and enjoy all the sight seeing places.
Poor directions
Salle A,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It took us 1 hour to find the bus stop at Hyde Park I messaged in viator app and got no response. We phoned bus driver and directions were wrong or unclear.
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