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Big Bus: 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Darwin

Darwin cityscape view from open-top bus during sightseeing tour.
Double-decker bus on Darwin city tour route with Big Bus Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Tickets.
Double-decker bus on Big Bus Darwin Hop-on Hop-off tour passing by lush greenery in Darwin, Australia.
Darwin cityscape view from open-top bus during Darwin Bus Tour.

Explore the city of Darwin with the freedom of a hassle-free itinerary with this hop-on hop-off tour. Choose between 3 passes and get access to popular landmarks in the city!

    • Discover the city of Darwin with a flexible itinerary on this unlimited hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

    • Choose between 3 passes – Classic, Premium, and Deluxe – and get access to 1 route with 12 stops located near the city’s top landmarks.

    • With the Deluxe Pass, get additional access to the Crocosaurus Cove and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), included in your ticket price!

    • Learn about the history, culture, and geography of the city through the pre-recorded commentary on board, available in English.

    • The most popular stops on your hop-on hop-off route include the Military Museum, Botanic Gardens, Mindil Beach, and Waterfront Precinct.

  • 1-Day Classic Pass

    • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

    • Open-top bus

    2-Day Premium Pass

    • 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

    • Open-top bus

    2-Day Deluxe Pass

    • 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English

    • Open-top bus

    • Admission to Crocosaurus cove & RFDS tourist facility

    • Live guide
  • 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 Kingdom, New Zealand, Switzerland and over 7 countries have loved this experience
    Brent Wallace

    Brent

    5/5

    Apr, 2025

    Kerrie Hopwell

    Kerrie

    5/5

    Jan, 2025

    Joanne Dew

    Joanne

    2/5

    Apr, 2025

    The bus had no air conditioning or workable ventilation - it was absolutely stifling and unpleasant seated downstairs. The issue is that I can't get up the tight and steep stairs to the upper deck and this was the same for other passengers. I couldn't believe that there was no air ventilation, let alone air conditioning. Was that an excuse or just something that isn't actually on the buses. They need to be kept in serviceable condition for this hot, humid area of Darwin and surrounds. I also felt the bus could slow down around some of the 'historic' points, enabling pictures to be taken at least through the windows. The commentary was good and the route showed a newcomer the sights and orientation of what to go back and visit. The QR code for my ticket on my phone could not be scanned by the bus driver as they did not have the capability to scan - so I don't know why that would be included as part of the ticket. On the plus side, the driver dropped me closer to my hotel, given the heat and humidity - which saved me a walk from the bus stop and I greatly appreciated that.
    Gerard Sheehan

    Gerard

    4/5

    Nov, 2024

    The booking experience was easy and most satisfactory. My wife and I enjoyed every aspect of this tour.
    Brigitta Härter-Livers

    Brigitta

    4/5

    Nov, 2024

  • Classic Red Route

    Climb on and off at any of the Classic Red Route stops. Learn about the history, culture, and geography of the Top End capital with a pre-recorded commentary available in English.

    Schedule

    • First Bus: 9am from stop #1 (Tourist Information Centre)

    • Last Bus: 4.15pm from stop #1 (Tourist Information Centre)

    • Frequency: Morning: 70 mins | Afternoon: 90 mins

    • Popular stops: Cullen Bay Jetty, Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Stokes Hill Wharf & Fort Hill Wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal)

    Please click here for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points.

    Crocosaurus Cove

    A Deluxe Pass gives you additional admission to Crocosaurus Cove to top off your explorations at this iconic city.

    • Daily: 9am to 6pm

    Royal Flying Doctor Service

    A Deluxe Pass gives you additional access to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) which explains the history of two iconic territories.

    • Daily: 9:30am to 5pm
  • Important Information

    • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pre-recorded Commentary.

    • Note: This tour runs through attractions that may have unannounced closures or special events causing delays.

    • The pre-recorded commentary is available in English only.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the printed ticket to the driver with a valid ID to exchange the ticket.

    • You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points.

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