Experience Sydney Day Trips & Sightseeing Tours

Discover All the Best Things to do in Sydney in One Day

There’s no denying it – Sydney is bold. It is most often noted as Australia’s loudest and most dazzling city! No wonder people just naturally mistake it for the country’s capital – it’s so vibrant and diverse.

There are so many exciting things to do in Sydney that tourists tend to get overwhelmed with it all! Joining a package tour, however, let’s you enjoy the many faces of Sydney without the hassle of planning it all for yourself. You get to experience:
• exquisite gold sand beaches such as Bondi and Manly
• the sparkling harbor teeming with activity and home of the Sydney Opera House
• Sydney’s swinging nightlife at pulsating clubs; welcoming bars; and exciting nighttime sporting events

Explore The Rocks

There are a variety of Sydney walking tours to choose from, but a guided tour of The Rocks is one of the most fulfilling, renowned for being the traditional home of the Gadigal (a group of Aboriginal Australians). It is also the site of the first European settlement on the continent.

Walk along narrow cobblestone laneways, such as Palings Lane, as your professional local tour guide shares intriguing stories of Sydney’s convict history and early development.

Visit the Iconic Sydney Harbour

No list of things to do in Sydney is ever complete without a visit to the Sydney Harbor. Book your Sydney Opera House tickets for a show inside the iconic opera house or an outdoor performance at Handa Opera while enjoying the magnificent Sydney skyline in the background.

Perhaps the most exhilarating Sydney tours are those that let you see the city from the top of the Sydney Harbor Bridge – if you dare! This once in a lifetime experience is an adrenaline rush that rewards you with a panoramic 360-degree view of the city.

While near the Harbour, take this chance to visit Sydney's enchanting attractions, such as the Chinese Friendship Garden, Sydney Aquarium, and Powerhouse Museum Sydney

Join a Blue Mountains Day Trip

Adjoining Sydney is the wild and natural Blue Mountains with magnificent waterfalls, kangaroos and ancient Aboriginal rock carvings in some of the most beautiful landscapes Sydney has to offer. Discover Sydney's oldest culture and Dreamtime heritage as you learn about the traditions of the Aboriginal people for expert guides.

Go Surfing out at Bondi Beach!

Surely, you will spend quite a bit of time inside the city getting to know the many Sydney attractions. For maximum fun and relaxation, however, you have got to head out to the coast! Locals and tourists alike enjoy soaking up the sun and playing in the waves on idyllic Sydney beaches.

Sign up for Bondi Beach surfing lessons on stunningly beautiful Bondi Beach. Whether you are a beginner or just looking to hone your surfing skills, you’re sure to have the time of your life catching those awesome waves!

Spend the Day Dolphin Watching in Port Stephens

What’s so great about Port Stephens? Well, for starters it has a bay twice the size of the Sydney Harbor! Added to that, are its towering sand dunes, noted as being the largest anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere – and perfect for sand-boarding.

Want more? How about the fact that Port Stephens has more humpback whale sightings than any other location along Australia’s east coast? The permanent home to 80 bottlenose dolphins, Port Stephens is also the perfect place to hop aboard a luxury boat and go dolphin watching.

Be “Home and Away” in Splendid Palm Beach

One of the most popular things to do in Sydney for first time visitors to head on down to Palm Beach, filming site for "Home and Away." Fans of the hugely popular television series will be thrilled to go on a tour of Palm Beach, Sydney! Enjoy this once in a lifetime photo opportunity in the show’s iconic outdoor locations while your friendly and knowledgeable guide fills you in on all the best “Home and Away” insider information.