Sydney and Bondi Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise

Overview
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Experience the best of Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace on this flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Travel aboard an open-top double-decker bus with panoramic views and recorded commentary as you visit 23 stops across the city, including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour and the iconic Bondi Beach.
With a ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours, you can hop off to explore landmarks, shopping precincts and dining hotspots, then hop back on when you’re ready to continue. Discover Australia’s famous beach culture on the Bondi route and visit highlights such as Central Station, the Australian Museum and Centennial Parklands.
Upgrade your experience with a Captain Cook 1-day hop-on, hop-off harbour cruise to enjoy breath-taking views of Sydney’s skyline, hidden beaches and lush parklands from the water.
What’s included
- A 1-day Captain Cook Hop-on, Hop-off Harbour Explorer Pass (with selected option)
- Free WiFi Onboard
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- 1.5-Hour Panoramic Night Tour (if option selected)
- A 24- or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
- Access to 2 routes covering 23 stops
Not included
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- When booking the 24 hour Pass, only the lead passenger name is required for a booking. At time of booking you only need to enter 1 adult to complete your booking
- Children aged 2 and under travel free of charge
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- Captain Cook Harbour Hopper departs from Circular Quay, Wharf 6.
Before you go
You can activate your ticket in one of two ways:
1.Download the Big Bus app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.
2.Present your printed or mobile ticket with a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route during operating hours. A recommended boarding point is Big Bus Stop #1: Circular Quay located on the corner of Alfred Street, and George Street, opposite DFS Galleria.
Harbour Hopper Information
If your ticket includes the Captain Cook Harbour Hopper, it departs from Circular Quay, Wharf 6. To board, you’ll need a paper ticket. Simply show your booking to a Big Bus staff member at any stop to receive a printed voucher, which you can then use to join the tour.
Night Tour
The Night Tour departs from Stop #1: Circular Quay located on the corner of Alfred Street, and George Street, opposite DFS Galleria. To join the Night Tour, simply show your digital or printed ticket to a Big Bus team member.
For Cruise Ship Passengers:
The Overseas Passenger Terminal: Stop 23 The Rocks
For White Bay Terminal Customers shuttled to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium: Stop 19 SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
For White Bay Terminal Customers shuttled to Dawes Point: Stop 22 Sydney Harbour Bridge
Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day of travel - please download the Big Bus App in advance of arrival.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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