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Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-on-Hop-off Harbor 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 Harbor Bridge, Darling Harbor, 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 harbor 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, New Zealand, Canada and over 28 countries have loved this experience
Botto Jean-Yves

Botto

4/5

Jan, 2025

Use Google trad, this is in French... Very welcoming, the routes and audio commentaries are pleasant. However, not all stops are well chosen. The bus waits in places with no view or interest, which is a shame. A pleasant experience, though.
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Wendy Cooper

Wendy

5/5

Jan, 2025

Good way to get your bearings, clear audio, very informative , so much history, beautiful city. Would definitely recommend, great experience.
Sajan Raj Shrestha

Sajan

4/5

Dec, 2024

It was indeed a great experience. My headphone 🎧 wasn't working property so I could only hear a faint voice on one ear . There were lot of info ℹ️ I missed out on .You can mention that we can bring our own headphones perhaps ?
Leonardus Jacobs

Leonardus

3/5

Dec, 2024

Not good: too long waiting time before the bus came ( more than 1 hour !) It is a pitty that the bus is not stopping on Some highlight places to make a picture.
Karl dodds

Karl

5/5

Dec, 2024

Helpful staff!! Very efficient system making our experience much more awsomer - lol Really enjoyed seeing the sights of Sydney- such a mega change since we were last here 30years ago Thanks guys for a great time all round :) Karl dodds (NZ)

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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