Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Big Bus: Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-On-Hop-Off Harbor Cruise

Name: Big Bus: Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-On-Hop-Off Harbor Cruise
Start: 2024-11-20T09:00:00
End: 2024-11-20T16:00:00
Location: Sydney

Passengers enjoying a ride on Big Bus Sydney

Big Bus Sydney with Sydney bridge in the background

Passengers enjoying a ride on Big Bus Sydney near Sydney Opera House

Discover Sydney with this flexible hop-on hop-off tour. Choose between multiple passes and get access to popular landmarks across the city!

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.
The icing on the cake? Go for an exclusive 1-day hop-on hop-off cruise tour and see hotspots like Manly, Watsons Bay, and more.
Get to know more about the locations you pass by through multilingual recorded commentary available onboard as well as free Wi-Fi.
The most popular stops on your HOHO route include the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Darling Harbor, and Royal Botanical Gardens.

Inclusions

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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Cathy-may

4/5

Nov, 2024

Great opportunity to see and access parts of Sydney I wouldn't have made it to. Loved the upper level of the bus as you could see more and further than if at street level! However I'm sure the commentary/information was much more detailed and better a few years ago... it was ok but didn't really inform as much about buildings/spaces as you passed. That was disappointing.

Vivian

3/5

Oct, 2024

The experience was good. What I don't understand is when it's say the ticket is for 24 hrs by then the bus finishes at 4pm? We activated our ticket around 10am. We got off ar 3 places. The last place was Bondi Beach. We got to the bus before 4pm to catch the hop on hop off bus. After waiting for over 30 minutes, we called and was told there is no more bus service. Which means that's the end of our $69.00 ticket we only used for 5 hrs? Please explain what you mean by 24 hrs. How does it work if the bus starts at 9 and finishes at 4pm? Thanks

Christine

3/5

Sep, 2024

We had the joint ticket to do the Sydney & Bondi ride. We had planned at changing at Central but there was no announcements. Therefore we ran out of time to use the full ticket.

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

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..

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Routes & schedule

Red Route

The Red Route allows you to travel to many of Sydney’s most sought-after tourist hotspots at your own pace with a pre-recorded audio commentary available in 8 languages.

Schedule

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
Last bus: 3:30pm from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
Frequency: every 30-45 mins
Popular stops: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Rocks & Botanical Gardens

Blue Route

On the Blue Route, the Australian Museum is a must-see for history buffs, with its extensive collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artifacts, as well as displays of natural history and Australian culture. Next, head to Paddington Markets where you'll find a range of artisanal products, from handmade jewelry to locally-made clothing and accessories. End your tour at Bondi Beach, one of Sydney's most iconic beaches.

Schedule

First bus: 9:30am from stop #24 (Central Station)
Last bus: 2:45pm from stop #24 (Central Station)
Frequency: every 45-60 mins
Popular stops: Bondi Beach, Rose Bay & Double Bay

Hop-on hop-off cruise

Enjoy optional access to an additional 1-day hop-on hop-off cruise tour that gives takes you through popular spots such as Shark Island and Darling Harbor.

Schedule

First cruise: 9:05am from Circular Quay - Wharf 6 (9:15am during weekends & public holidays)
Last cruise: 4:10pm from Circular Quay - Wharf 6 (5:05pm during weekends & public holidays)
Frequency: every 15-60 mins
Popular stops: Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Shark Island

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

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 meeting point details and other specific instructions.