What's included
1 Day Hop on, hop off
Sydney City and Bondi routes included
34 stops
Commentary in 8 languages
Sydney Tower Eye
Wildlife Sydney Zoo
SeaLife Sydney Aquarium
Madame Tussauds
Hop 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.
Pre-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.
See 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.
Sydney Tower Eye
Get sky-high views of Sydney. Enjoy unique 360° views of Sydney and its beautiful harbour from the Sydney Tower Eye, an internal observation deck that rises 309 metres above the city. You'll also get to enjoy the Sydney Tower Eye 4D film experience.
Madame Tussauds
An A-List experience in the heart of Sydney. Madame Tussauds Sydney is home to a huge number of celebrity waxworks from the cinematic, sporting, musical and political worlds. You'll get up close to waxworks of all your favourite stars, and with a great variety of props available, you can snap some fantastic photos too. Don't miss the chance to enjoy some quality stargazing at Madame Tussauds Sydney.
SeaLife Aquarium
Discover Australia's amazing aquatic creatures. SeaLife Sydney Aquarium takes you on an exciting underwater adventure through Australia's unique ocean and freshwater environments. Along the way you'll encounter some of the world's most incredible animals, including beautiful dugongs, huge sharks, massive sawfish, mysterious stingrays, jellyfish, penguins, seahorses and thousands of tropical fish.
WildLife Sydney Zoo
See some of Australia's most famous creatures. Come face to face with iconic Australian animals at WildLife Sydney Zoo. You'll get to explore a huge variety of unique habitats, home to some of Australia's most famous native animals. See koalas, kangaroos, platypus, saltwater crocodiles, snakes, wombats, quokkas, tropical birds, exotic butterflies and more at this wildlife oasis right in the heart of Sydney.
Free Mobile App
Now with live bus arrival times! Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our live bus arrival times feature lets you spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing at the museum or taking that all-important selfie, so you can simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, live bus tracking, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with Big Bus Tours.
Full description
Go big in Sydney with our 'Big 5' Ticket. Valid for a day of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing, this ticket also includes entry to 4 top Merlin attractions: The Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
Important Information: Ticket must be redeemed with a Big Bus Staff member before visiting any of the included Merlin attractions. Our Big Bus Staff member will be able to assist you in booking entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium and will provide you with information regarding entry to the remaining Merlin Entertainments venues. You can visit each attraction once within 7 days of voucher redemption.
Sydney Tower Eye
Important Information: After purchase , you will need to pre-select your visit date and timeslot on the Sydney Tower Eye website. Sydney Tower Eye & SKYWALK hours are from Thursday to Monday 11am-7pm (last entry 6pm). Merlin attractions charge a child ticket rate for visitors between the ages of 3–15 years (2 and under free).
Madame Tussauds
Important Information: After purchase , you will need to pre-select your visit date and timeslot on the Madame Tussauds website. Madame Tussauds is open from daily 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm). Merlin attractions charge a child ticket rate for visitors between the ages of 3–15 years (2 and under free).
SeaLife Aquarium
Important Information: After purchase, you will need to pre-select your visit date/time via our booking portal. A link to this will be supplied in your booking confirmation. SEA LIFE is open Monday-Friday 10:00am–4:00pm \, with final entries at 3:00pm. Weekend opening times are 9.30am-5pm (last entry at 4pm). Merlin attractions charge a child ticket rate for visitors between the ages of 3–15 years (2 and under free).
WildLife Sydney Zoo
Important Information: After purchase , you will need to pre-select your visit date and timeslot on the Wildlife Sydney Zoo website. The Zoo is open from daily 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm). Merlin attractions charge a child ticket rate for visitors between the ages of 3–15 years (2 and under free).
Where can I start the tour?
The principal starting point for the City Tour (Red Route) is Stop #1: Circular Quay (on the corner of Alfred Street, and George Street, opposite DFS Galleria).
On which days does the tour operate?
We are currently operating Thursday–Monday.
If unexpected closures arise, information will be published on our service information page on our website or contact us on 02 9567 8400.
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.
Do I need to specify a date for 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.
I bought the ticket but it’s for someone else. It has my name on it, is this ok?
You're all set! Simply show your voucher(s) to any member of on-street staff who will scan the QR code and hand over your yellow Big Bus Tour tickets. Don't lose them, they're like gold (cash) and cannot be replaced.
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 infoau@bigbustours.com, including an indication of the width and weight of your wheelchair.
Refunds
In the event that Big Bus is unable to provide a service throughout the period of the validity of your ticket through circumstances within its control, you shall be entitled to a full or partial refund of the price of your ticket.
Please include the following details:
Customer name
Customer email address
Date of sale
Order reference number
The reason for requesting refund - please provide as much information as possible.
Adult
16+ years
Net rate
In-city price
US$69.60
US$87.00
Child
3-15 years
Net rate
In-city price
US$51.20
US$64.00
