Essential Ticket

Explore Sydney and Bondi Beach on an open-top bus with our 48-hour Essential Ticket. Enjoy a flexible hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour that takes you to all the best Sydney landmarks and attractions.

Accessing your ticket: Once you've purchased your ticket, open the Big Bus Tours app, tap 'Add Booking' and enter your booking reference. On the day, open your bus ticket and press 'Activate'. Your ticket countdown starts – just show your activated ticket to the driver to board.

Adult

From AU$99.00
Child 3–15

From AU$66.00

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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-4:00pm
- Frequency: every 30-40 mins
See full timetable
The Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route)

Pre-recorded commentary available in 8 languages.
- Operates 9.20am-4:00pm
- Frequency: 35 - 45 mins
See full timetable

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FAQs

Is it possible to hire one of the open-top buses for a private event?

Yes, buses are available for private hires and charters. For more information please or to receive a quote, submit an enquiry using our private hires and charters page.

What time are the first and last buses?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the first and last bus tour times.

How long does the tour take?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the duration of our tours.

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.

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.

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.

Essential Ticket

Routes

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