Frequently Asked Questions About Sydney Tours
How do you get around Sydney without a car?
Trains, buses, light rail and ferries all run on one Opal system, and you can tap on with a contactless card or phone instead of buying a ticket. The ferry from Circular Quay to Manly is the best value for sightseeing in the city. Where transport thins out is the day trips: the Blue Mountains, Port Stephens, the Hunter Valley and Canberra.
Do I need an Opal card?
Not any more. A contactless credit card, debit card or phone works on trains, buses, light rail and ferries, and it caps daily like an Opal card does. A physical Opal card still helps if you want to load a set amount.
What is Sydney famous for?
The Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, the harbour itself, Bondi and a coastline of surf beaches, and The Rocks, the sandstone quarter where the colony started. Our tours cover all four, either from the coach or on foot.
What is there to do in Sydney in winter?
Winter here is mild, roughly 8 to 17 degrees, and it is the best season for walking in the city. Whales migrate past the headlands from June to October, the harbour is clear and bright, and the snowfields open, which is why we run the Thredbo tour ($175) between June and September.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
October to November and March to April give warm days without summer crowds or summer prices. December to February is beach weather and peak season. June to August is cool, cheap and clear, and it is whale season. There is no month the city shuts down.
Can I see the Blue Mountains and Sydney in the same trip?
Yes, on separate days. The Blue Mountains are two hours west, so it is a full day out and back. Our Sydney packages pair the city with a mountain day, and the Blue Mountains tours run daily from the city.
Is Sydney walkable?
The centre is. Circular Quay, The Rocks, the Botanic Gardens, Darling Harbour and the CBD are all within a comfortable walk of each other, and the walk over the Harbour Bridge to Milsons Point is free. Anything past the inner suburbs needs a train or ferry.
Can I get to Canberra and back from Sydney in a day?
Yes, on the Sydney to Canberra day tour ($225). It is about three hours each way, so the day starts early and finishes late, with Parliament House and the national institutions in between. If you want time in Canberra, stay overnight instead.















