Essential Ticket

Explore Sydney and Bondi Beach on an open-top bus with our 24-hour Essential Ticket. Enjoy a flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour that takes you to all the best Sydney landmarks and attractions.

Adult

From AU$95.00
Child 3–15

From AU$63.00

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What's included? Where does it go?

Hop on, hop off

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.

Routes

The City Tour (Red Route)

Pre-recorded commentary available in 8 languages.
- Operates 9:00am-3:30pm
- Frequency: every 30-45 mins
See full timetable
The Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route)

Pre-recorded commentary available in 8 languages.
- Operates 9.30am-2:45pm
- Frequency: 45–60 min
See full timetable

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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need 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 secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy tickets for the tour?

You can purchase tickets directly from our website, on the bus from the driver, most local hotel concierges, select travel agents and visitor information centres.

Is the commentary available in my language?

Selected buses have a recorded commentary in your choice of 8 languages, including:

English
Spanish
Italian
German
French
Mandarin
Korean
Japanese.

Commentary is broadcast via complimentary earphones that you will receive when you board the bus.

What time do tours start and finish and how often do the buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the start times and frequency of our tours.

Where can I start the tour?

You are welcome to join the tour from any of our stops. To find a stop close to you, please click here.

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 daily. For more details, please see our service information page.