Sydney Big Bus Tour – One Day Ticket

Adult TicketA$65.00
Child Ticket (3-15)A$45.00
FrequencyEvery 30-45 mins
The City Tour9:00 - 16:00
The Bondi Tour9.30 - 15:15
Days of OperationDaily
City Tour Stops23 Stops
Bondi Tour Stops11 Stops
Wifi AvailableOn the bus

Sydney Big Bus Tour offers an exciting and convenient way to explore the stunning city of Sydney, Australia. With their hop-on-hop-off bus service, you can discover the city’s famous landmarks, cultural attractions, and hidden gems at your own pace.

The Big Bus Sydney City Tours provides several routes that cover different parts of the city, allowing you to choose the itinerary that suits your interests and schedule. Their routes include the Red Route, which takes you to iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour. There are also additional routes that explore areas like Bondi Beach, Watsons Bay, and Manly.

On board the open-top double-decker buses, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of Sydney’s breathtaking skyline, coastal beauty, and vibrant neighbourhoods. The buses are equipped with informative audio commentary available in multiple languages, ensuring you learn interesting facts and stories about the city’s history, culture, and attractions.

The flexibility of the hop-on-hop-off system allows you to disembark at any of the designated stops and explore the attractions that catch your eye. Whether you want to stroll through the historic district of The Rocks, visit the Royal Botanic Garden, or soak up the sun at one of Sydney’s famous beaches, you have the freedom to create your own itinerary.

Sydney Big Bus Tour offers the convenience of frequent departures, so you won’t have to wait long for the next bus. You can choose from 24-hour or 48-hour tickets, giving you ample time to fully experience Sydney’s highlights and immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere. Ticket options:

Sydney Big Bus Tour – One Day Ticket (Discover Ticket)
Sydney Big Bus Tour – Two Day Ticket (Essential Ticket)
Sydney Big Bus Tour – Two Day Ticket & Harbour Hopper Pass (Explore Ticket)

Features

See all the Top Landmarks / Open-Top Buses / Multiple Routes

City Tour (Red Route)

First Bus: 09:00 from Circular Quay
Last Bus: 16:00 from Circular Quay
Full Circuit Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bus Frequency: every 30-45 minutes

Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route)

First Bus: 09:30 from Central Station
Last Bus: 15:15 from Central Station
Full Circuit Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bus Frequency: every 1 hour

Pre-recorded Commentary

8 Languages

Price Includes

Unlimited use of Sydney Big Bus Tour One Day Ticket, valid for one day from the time of first use
Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket, over 2 routes
Digital commentary in a choice of 8 languages

Price Excludes

Entrance Fees
Any Private Expenses
Travel Insurance

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What's included?

Discover Australia's famous Harbour City on our open-top Sydney bus tour! Sydney Big Bus Tour One Day Ticket includes 24 hours of hop-on, hop-off access to both our City Tour and Bondi Tour.

No. 1Hop on, hop off

Discover Sydney at your own pace. Our hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the freedom to explore the best of Sydney at your own pace. Hop off the tour as many times as you like within the validity period of your ticket, and simply hop on again when you’re ready. Alternatively, you are very welcome to remain on board for the entire tour.

No. 2City Tour (Red Route)

Discover the city of Sydney on our Red Route bus tour.

Join our open-top City Tour (Red Route) to explore all the must-see sights of Sydney, including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, The Rocks, Botanical Gardens and more! Hop on and off from over 20 different stops. For more information, see our City Tour (Red Route) Timetable.

No. 3Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route)

Explore Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach and exclusive Eastern Bays on our Blue Route bus tour.

Hop on our Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route) to discover Bondi Beach, a world-renowned mecca for sun, surf and sand. During the tour, you’ll also travel through Sydney’s glamourous eastern suburbs, Rose Bay and Double Bay. You can hop on and hop off from over 10 different stops. For more information, see our Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route) Timetable.

No. 4Pre-recorded Commentary

Available in 8 languages.

Educational and informative pre-recorded commentary is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Complimentary earphones are available from your driver.

No. 5See all the top Landmarks

Take in top-deck views with Big Bus.

Our two comprehensive tour routes are carefully designed to show off Sydney’s most famous landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

No. 6Free Mobile App

Now with live bus arrival times!

Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our new live bus arrival times feature shows you exactly where the bus is along the route, along with an ETA for your nearest stop! This gives you the freedom to make the most of your time exploring. In addition to live bus arrival times, you’ll also get detailed maps and route information, stop images, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with the Big Bus Tours App!

No. 7Check Service

Plan ahead for your tour with our service updates

Visit our Service Information Page for up-to-date information about our current service.

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FAQs

What time do tours start and finish and how often do the buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the start times and frequency of our tours.

Is the commentary available in my language?

Selected buses have a recorded commentary in your choice of 8 languages, including:

English / Spanish / Italian / German / French / Mandarin / Korean /Japanese

Commentary is broadcast via complimentary earphones that you will receive when you board the bus.

What time are the first and last buses?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the first and last bus tour.

On which days does the tour operate?

We are currently operating daily. For more details, please see our service information page.

How long does the tour take?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the duration of our tours.

Do I need to specify a date of travel?

Yes –we’ll ask you to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to guarantee your seat. If your ticket includes extras, you may also need to book additional dates & times for all elements of your ticket after your purchase is complete. See your booking confirmation email for instructions.

What is the child ticketing policy?

A child ticket is available for children between the ages of 3–15. Children under 3 may travel free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 16.

Is the Discover Ticket valid for 1 day or 24 hours?

The Discover Ticket is valid for 24 hours. It entitles you to use all Big Bus services during operational hours, starting from the time you begin your tour until that same time the following day. So if you board the bus at 12pm for example, your ticket will be valid until 12pm the following day. The same applies to Essential and Explore Tickets, valid for 48 hours.

Are buses wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the lower decks of our buses are wheelchair accessible, with ramps enabling access to all vehicles within the Sydney fleet. The boarding areas in the proximity of our bus stops in Sydney are also wheelchair accessible. There is space for one wheelchair per bus. We regretfully advise that we cannot accommodate mobility scooters, and may not be able to accommodate larger wheelchairs, due to weight and stability restrictions. Please note that the total weight of the customer, their assistant and their mobility aid must be less than 300 kg (660 lb). This is to ensure the maximum weight capacity of our boarding ramps is not exceeded. The wheelchair also cannot exceed the width of the designated wheelchair seating area.

To avoid any disappointment on your day of travel, we would be happy to confirm in advance whether your wheelchair can be accommodated on board. Please send an email to [email protected], including an indication of the width and weight of your wheelchair.

Can I change the date (and time) of my tour?

Yes. If you want to change the date (and time) of your tour booking, we’ll need to know no later than 72 hours before your currently booked tour date and time. The speediest way to make changes to your booking is to chat with our friendly customer services team – just click the red chat button in the bottom right corner of your screen, or submit a request via our Contact Us Form.

Where is the information kiosk?

Big Bus Tours Sydney has an information kiosk located at the end of Sealife Aquarium Wharf, on Darling Harbour. Our kiosk is currently open on the weekend only. If you have a query, please feel welcome to contact us via email, phone, or to speak to a customer service representative via our live chat feature.

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