Sydney Harbour tours

Taking the guided tour of the Sydney Opera House was an unforgettable experience that truly brought this architectural masterpiece to life. While its striking sails are breathtaking from the outside, stepping inside reveals an even deeper level of beauty, history, and innovation. Our guide was knowledgeable, passionate, and full of fascinating stories — from the challenges of its construction to insights into performances that have graced its stages. We explored several of the main performance halls, and walked through areas not usually open to the public. The tour provided a real appreciation for both the artistry and engineering behind the Opera House. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, a performing arts lover, or just curious about one of the world’s most iconic buildings, this tour is well worth your time.

We booked the afternoon cruise and it was not crowded, we almost got the upper deck by ourselves at some point. Great view of the surroundings like the opera house and harbour bridge. Staff help explain every view that can be seen all throughout the cruise. They even pause on a certain area to have a great photo of the scenery. The free foods were only biscoff biscuit, green apple and free flow coffee

The tour was short and sweet but worth it! we went to various not so common photo-worthy spots around the city. The group was small at 10 pax; thus quite easy to manage especially the time. It had enough time at Bondi Beach which made this trip worth the pricetag.

Before 9:00 AM, you need to redeem your tickets at the Captain Cook counter at Circular Quay Wharf 6. The ferry schedule is quite frequent, with services running every half hour to an hour on weekdays. You can start as early as 9:00 AM and continue until 6:00 or 7:00 PM. Note that some stops are not serviced by every ferry, so be sure to check the last departure times. We visited three locations in one day: Taronga Zoo, Manly Beach, and Watsons Bay – a full and fun-filled day! The zoo opens at 9:30 AM, and it's very large with a wide variety of animals. There are also shows and performances. To see everything thoroughly will take about 4 hours and requires some stamina. A great feature is that most of the zoo has sloped walkways, making it very suitable for families with strollers or wheelchairs. In the afternoon, we visited Manly Beach, which is beautiful and has many souvenir shops to browse. I recommend Manly Grill, a delicious steak restaurant 😋. In the evening, we went to Watsons Bay to see the cliffs, which require climbing some stairs. It's a spectacular view, but it can be a bit chilly. Overall, it's worth the ticket price. If you're on a free and easy trip to Sydney, consider experiencing this. You can see the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge along the ferry route, and every photo you take will be beautiful! For those with children, elderly companions, or those who aren't in top physical condition, I recommend purchasing a 2-day pass so you can enjoy it at a more relaxed pace. Otherwise, completing all these activities in one day can be quite tiring 😂.

The Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise was excellent. I captured many stunning photos of the beautiful scenery, including perfect shots of the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and both landmarks together. The cruise offered both indoor and outdoor experiences, so we didn’t have to worry about the weather, whether it was too cold or raining. Overall, it was a fantastic way to see and photograph Sydney's iconic sights.

I will repeat this tour if Rim is the tour guide! This tour became great because of her! Give her a promotion! she’s speaks very well and has a knowledge of the whole trip! very honest as well if she doesn’t know but research to give you information! super great and worth it!

Visiting this city for the first time has been awesome, especially with our tour guide, Steve, who really knows his stuff about the local culture and life here. He took us around to all the cool spots and shared some fascinating stories about their history. If you’re looking for a fun way to learn about the area, I definitely recommend him! This tour is great for solo travelers or families wanting to explore together.

It was a very good experience. I was able to see the Sydney Opera House, the Bay Bridge and other attractions up close. I even went whale watching in the South Pacific and successfully saw the whale's little tail, but the shutter was not ready.