Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise
Overview
10 hours
Mobile ticket
The Blue Mountains now World-Heritage listed, has deep gorges, steep cliffs, spectacular lookouts, excellent bushwalks and rich flora and fauna. On this tour, you'll discover the meaning of the name the Blue Mountains. You'll travel by clean, modern and air-conditioned buses on a personalized tour with friendly service. Your tour includes a pick up from pre scheduled locations in the city centre, . Travel with passionate, friendly and qualified guides with local knowledge and extensive commentary as you visit the famous places and “get off the beaten track”.
Additional Info
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Sydney Zoo
Sydney Zoo – Sydney’s newest zoo is located on our way to the Blue Mountains. This is a great opportunity to meet Australian wildlife such as Kangaroo, Koala, Dingo, Wombat, Tasmanian Devil, Echidna and more. You can also meet African and Asian animals! (Cheetah, lion, Red Panda, Elephant, Sumatran Tiger and more).
The best place to view the wilderness of the Blue Mountains (away from the large buses – big Coaches DO NOT have access at Kings Tableland)
Options
Day tour+Sydney Zoo+Cruise
Sydney Zoo: On way to the Blue Mountains visit Sydney's newest zoo before it opens to the public. Walkin and open space enclosures. Pickup included
Blue Mountains tour + Cruise
Pickup included
Day Tour+Scenic World +Cruise
Scenic World Katoomba Pickup included
Tour+Zoo+Scenic World+Cruise
Fully inclusive day tour : Blue Mountains day tour inclusive of Sydney Zoo, Scenci World Katoomba, River Cruise. SMALL GROUPS - 28 people max. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entrance fees to Sydney Zoo & Scenic World can be paid in advance or on day of the tour
Harbour Cruise (on a Sydney Ferry)
Experienced Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up from pre-scheduled pickup points
Personal Expenses
Pickup points
Holiday Inn Sydney - Potts Point By IHG
203 Victoria Street, Potts Point Sydney Australia
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
150 Day Street, Sydney Sydney Australia
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
199 George Street, Sydney Australia
Furama Darling Harbour
68 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour Sydney Australia
ibis Sydney Darling Harbour
70 Murray Street, Darling Harbour Sydney Australia
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay Sydney Australia
Ovolo Sydney, Woolloomooloo
6 Cowper Wharf Rdwy Sydney Australia
Vibe Hotel Sydney
111 Goulburn Street, Sydney Australia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,696 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Les and man
kirano337,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great experience: mountain and zoo was amazing as well as Les the driver with all his knowledge of the terrain and his handling of the whole tour made the trip really worth it.
Fun day out
Elizabeth D,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun day trip to Blue mountain. I got lost navigating to the pick up location and the team was nice enough to change my pick up location to the Sydney zoo which was stop one on the tour. It worked out great for us since we were staying closer to the zoo than to the Harbour. The cable ride, skyride and railway was such a fun experience I wish we could have been there 30 more minutes to be able to ride them again since we had to pay for the daypass anyway but totally understand why. Overall a fun experience
Fab trip and great value for money
Jodie G,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.0010+ hours of tour round the Blue Mountains including a trip to Sydney Zoo and Scenic world for discounted additional extras which were optional. Bruce was our tour guide for the day and did a fabulous job of keeping us entertained and informed with his excellent knowledge of the areas we visited and took photos for us. The trip usually ends with a ferry back to Circular Quay but ferries were full due to events in Sydney and Bruce was amazing and had stayed to make sure we got on a boat and offered to take those of us who didn’t get on the ferry back on the bus; over and above his already long shift. Couldn’t fault this trip for such a small cost with so much packed in to the day. Excellent value for money and would highly recommend.
Great Experience and would highly recommend
Remonda N,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent Blue Mountains tour with Bruce as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Bruce shared interesting information about the area, kept the group entertained, and was always happy to answer questions. His enthusiasm and friendly personality really added to the day and made the tour memorable. We highly recommend this tour and especially Bruce as a guide!
It was great. Lez the...
Lukas L,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great. Lez the tour guide was amazing. Probably one of the most qualified and best tour guides I've had.
Excellent trip to the Blue Mountains
jacquelineh816,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent trip to the Blue Mountains. The whole day was really well planned and the guide Les was so knowledgeable and kept us all entertained. Excellent value for money. Would highly recommend.
It’s a good tour overall.
ThuyK16,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour! We love to visit the zoo. The cruise actually is a ferry. My family like it overall.
Bad communication with client by Viator and OZ Trains
Vijendran V,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The Blue Mountain Tour got off to a very disappointing start. The booking confirmation was not followed up with an email or sms of the time of pick up, vehicle number and the company who had been engaged to pick us up. I went to the Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour at 630am as the pick up time was indicated as 645am at the Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour. I thought I had been scammed as the vehicle only arrived at 750am which means that I waited I hour and 20 minutes for the vehicle at the hotel. I had almost given up. What a disappointing start to the tour.
Enjoy nature with organization.
SoniaRebeca E,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent organization and attitude from the guide. Wonderful views and transportation in good condition. Highly recommended!
Saw more than expected but did less walking too.
Gek L,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruce had a good sense of humour and good time management. This meant he shepherded a full bus of 28 passengers through a full itinerary with aplomb. Bruce’s spiel was thoughtful with just enough information to be interesting and not too much to be boring. What he didn’t know he looked up instantly eg the aboriginal name for the Blue Mountains and what it meant. While I could have done without the zoo stop, the scenic world stop was a breathtaking introduction to the sights, eg the three sisters. The best part was the three lookout points and the short walks. It would be very good if Oz Trails could do full day guided hikes on level 2 or 3 routes. The return journey was a little cheeky as the river cruise back into town was in fact a public ferry. However, the genial banter of Bruce, his generous tips and recommendations for where to stand in the cable car, eat at Circular Quay, and deliberately not mentioning tips being appreciated, all suggested sincerity. All in all a good day out.
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