An open-top hop-on, hop-off ticket across two routes, or the Big 5 Ticket that bundles the bus with four of Sydney's major attractions -- choose the option that fits your day.
Big Bus Tours runs Sydney's open-top hop-on, hop-off network -- two routes covering the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, and out to Bondi Beach and the eastern bays, with live pre-recorded commentary in eight languages.
Buy one ticket and the 24-hour clock only starts once you activate it in the app on the day you travel, so you can plan your own pace -- ride the full loop for an overview, then hop off wherever catches your eye and rejoin a later bus on the same ticket.
For travellers who want more than the view from the top deck, the Big 5 Ticket bundles the same 24-hour bus access with entry to four of Sydney's best-known Merlin attractions: Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, and Madame Tussauds -- each visitable once within 7 days of redeeming the bus voucher.
Both tickets suit first-time visitors, families, and anyone who wants a flexible, self-guided day in the city without arranging separate transport between sights.
The classic open-top Sydney sightseeing ticket -- two routes, 24 hours, hop off wherever the view gets good.
Everything in the Discover Tour, bundled with entry to four of Sydney's major Merlin attractions -- the best-value way to see the city top to bottom.
Your booking reference and e-voucher are issued on confirmation -- no physical tickets to collect.
Download the free app, tap "Add Booking" and enter your reference to store your ticket, track buses live, and see nearby stops.
Open your ticket in the app and tap "Activate" -- your 24-hour window starts from this moment. Show the activated ticket to the driver to board at any stop.
Before visiting your first Merlin attraction, redeem the bus voucher in person with a Big Bus Tours staff member.
Reserve a visit time for each Merlin attraction online (via the links in your confirmation email) or at an onsite kiosk, to guarantee entry.
No -- a single ticket covers both the City Tour and the Bondi & Bays Tour. You can switch between routes at any shared stop within your 24-hour window.
From the moment you activate your ticket in the Big Bus Tours app on the day of travel, not from the time of purchase.
Redeem the bus portion with Big Bus staff first, then pre-book a visit timeslot for each Merlin attraction online or at an onsite kiosk. Each attraction can be visited once within 7 days of redemption.
Yes -- both tickets allow a free date change if your plans shift, provided the ticket has not yet been activated.
Self-guided with pre-recorded commentary -- hop off at any stop for as long as you like and rejoin a later bus with the same ticket.
Let us know which ticket suits your trip and travel dates -- we'll confirm availability and handle the rest.
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