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Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-on-Hop-off Harbour Cruise

Passengers on Big Bus Sydney tour passing Sydney Opera House
Big Bus Sydney tour with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Big Bus Sydney tour near Sydney Opera House with passengers enjoying the ride.
Sydney Harbour Cruise

Discover Sydney with this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose between multiple passes with audio guides and upgrade to access a scenic hop-on hop-off cruise.

Highlights

  • Level up your Sydney trip with this 24/48-hour HOHO pass that gives you access to popular landmarks across the city.
  • Get access to 2 routes with over 30 stops, that take you to the city center or the eastern suburbs of Bondi.
  • Elevate your trip with a scenic 1-day hop-on hop-off cruise through Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo, complete with smartphone commentary.
  • Get to know more about the locations you pass by through multilingual recorded commentary available onboard as well as free WiFi.
  • The most popular stops on your HOHO route include the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, and Royal Botanical Gardens.

Inclusions

  • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Access to Red & Blue routes
  • 1-day hop-on hop-off harbour cruise with smartphone commentary (based on option selected)
  • Pre-recorded commentary in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese & Japanese (on the bus)
  • Free WiFi & complimentary earphones (on the bus)
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Routes & Schedule

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand and over 30 countries have loved this experience
Janine Booth

Janine

5/5

Aug, 2024

Booking Tickets online was easy. Ability to track the Bus on the App was handy and easy. Close up and Great views of all the sites from the top of the Bus. Interesting and informative commentary.
Bonnie chadwick

Bonnie

5/5

Aug, 2024

Drivers very helpful the bus was great as was the sunshine.... Loved the route. It's my favorite thing to do in a new city..
Terry Corcoran

Terry

5/5

Sep, 2024

the knowledge of the history of Sydney.
Secherre Guy

Secherre

4/5

Mar, 2025

Very well organized. Quick response to questions by email. Efficient and friendly staff at route n*1. Interesting trip. Only downside: I couldn't hear the audio guide very well on the bus. Pleasant Captain Cook cruise, even more beautiful at 7:30 p.m.
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Balbir Kaur

Balbir

4/5

Mar, 2025

What we loved was that we were able to see all the Sydney attractions and pick the ones we wanted to stop off to see or com back another time.

What's not allowed

  • Keep in mind smoking is not allowed on the cruise. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

  • The cruises and lower decks of the buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • Ramps are available onboard and around the boarding areas for easy access.
  • Mobility scooters and large wheelchairs are not allowed on the buses.
  • Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome on the cruise.

Additional information

  • Facilities: restroom on the cruise.
  • Feel free to pick your perfect spot on the cruise as you can choose between cozy indoor seating or enjoy the fresh air outdoors.
  • Make sure to check in with Big Bus first to receive your voucher for the hop-on hop-off cruise.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

  • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and other specific instructions.

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