Sydney City Short Break

Experience the excitement of Australia’s famous Harbour City aboard the Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Beach open-top double-decker buses. This tour is the perfect introduction to Sydney, showcasing iconic landmarks such as the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge, the magnificent Sydney Opera House, and the sparkling waters of Sydney and Darling Harbour. Along the way, you’ll pass vibrant shops, restaurants, and attractions nestled among Colonial, Victorian, and modern architecture.

Step inside one of the world’s most iconic architectural wonders with the Sydney Opera House Tour. Discover the rich history, breathtaking design, and cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage site as you explore its striking interiors. Led by an expert guide, the tour takes you through the Opera House's stunning performance spaces, including the famous Concert Hall and Drama Theatre, offering a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes. Learn about the creative vision behind its construction, from its innovative design to its engineering challenges, and hear captivating stories of performances that have taken place over the decades. Whether you’re a lover of architecture, history, or the arts, this guided tour offers a unique and insightful experience, giving you a deeper connection to one of Sydney's most celebrated landmarks. The Sydney Opera House Tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Sydney.

Discover the beauty of the Blue Mountains on a deluxe day tour with AEA Luxury Tours. Enjoy a luxurious, all-inclusive experience as you visit breathtaking lookouts, iconic landmarks like the Three Sisters, and hidden gems, all while travelling in the comfort of a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle. With an expert guide sharing insights throughout the day, you’ll explore stunning landscapes, enjoy a scenic bushwalk, and indulge in a delicious lunch at an award-winning local restaurant. This small-group tour ensures a more intimate and relaxed experience of the Blue Mountains.

Often mistaken as Australia's capital city, Sydney is a vibrant coastal city with plenty to see and do. Starting in Circular Quay you will catch your first views of the two big icons, Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. From here you can catch one of the quintessential harbour ferries over to Manly Beach or Taronga Zoo, catching a glimpse of Kirribilli House, the Prime Minister's official Sydney residence, on the way over. Kirribilli is also home to one of Sydney's oldest markets at the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre twice a month. It is known for its stalls of vintage clothing, arts, delicious street food and its lively community atmosphere - so if you are in town on a market day, you can't miss it. For a relaxing end to your day of exploration, your dinner options are aplenty. From high-end restaurants around Circular Quay that offer amazing views, to the Chinatown food courts and a broad range of eateries at Barangaroo, you will be spoiled for choice.

One of Sydney's most recent and ambitious renewal projects, Barangaroo belies very little of its former life as an industrial container terminal. Weaving along the water’s edge, the precinct is bursting with incredible eateries, parklands, exciting shopping, cultural experiences, and the six-star Crown Hotel. Coming from Walsh Bay, begin your exploration by dipping into Barangaroo Reserve. This large landscaped green space provides beautiful vantage points, lovely lawns, and the purpose-built Cutaway event space. Not to be missed is the important audio-visual artwork Wellama, which welcomes visitors to Gadigal country, and the multimedia Indigenous experience Ngangamay, embedded in the sandstone and accessed via a downloadable app, that honours Barangaroo, the powerful Aboriginal woman after whom the precinct is named.

Explore Indigenous bush foods with a First Nations guide on this immersive one-hour walking tour through the Cadi Jam Ora garden in the Botanic Gardens. Discover how native ingredients were traditionally used by Indigenous peoples and how they've been adapted for modern cuisine. Along the way, you'll learn about popular bush foods making waves today and enjoy tastings of these unique flavors. Perfect for food enthusiasts and culture seekers, this tour blends traditional and contemporary flavours for a unique culinary experience.

When in Sydney travel like the locals do, on the harbour highway! The Hop-on Hop-off Ferry pass takes you to the city's must-see spots like Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Watsons Bay and Manly. Start your day at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour and enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace. The friendly crew provides onboard commentary, while a printed map and easy-to-follow ferry timetable will keep you informed. Pass the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge while relaxing on indoor or outdoor decks with free Wi-Fi. 

You will be met at your Sydney accommodation by the driver and transferred to the Sydney Airport.

Farewell Australia today. If there is more of Australia or New Zealand you would like to explore, talk to your sales consultant about planning your next stop!