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Sydney Opera House and the city skyline seen across the harbor, with a small ferry on the water

Sydney Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Sydney Shore Excursions

Most ships berth at the Overseas Passenger Terminal on Circular Quay, beneath the Harbour Bridge and across the water from the Opera House, while larger ships may use White Bay a short ride west. Harbor ferries, the Rocks and the Botanic Garden are free or low-cost on foot, and guided day trips head to the Blue Mountains, Bondi and the northern beaches.

Blue Mountains Private Tour with Kangaroo and Koala ExperienceViator
Blue Mountains Private Tour with Kangaroo and Koala Experience
★ 5 (70 reviews) · 8 hr
From$301
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Royal National Park Private TourViator
Royal National Park Private Tour
★ 5 (57 reviews) · 9 hr
From$376
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Private City Tour: Best of SydneyViator
Private City Tour: Best of Sydney
★ 5 (44 reviews) · 5 hr
From$276
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Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & ViewsViator
Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views
★ 5 (39 reviews) · 8 hr
From$483
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Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature TourViator
Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour
★ 5 (38 reviews) · 6 hr
From$712
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Sydney City Private TourViator
Sydney City Private Tour
★ 5 (35 reviews) · 8 hr
From$1,295
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Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from SydneyViator
Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from Sydney
★ 5 (27 reviews) · 10 hr
From$700
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Unforgettable Blue Mountains Day TourViator
Unforgettable Blue Mountains Day Tour
★ 5 (23 reviews) · 11 hr
From$233
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Sydney Private Half Day Tour: Beaches, History & IconsViator
Sydney Private Half Day Tour: Beaches, History & Icons
★ 5 (23 reviews) · 4 hr
From$376
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Private Blue Mountains and Winery Day-Trip from SydneyViator
Private Blue Mountains and Winery Day-Trip from Sydney
★ 5 (22 reviews) · 10 hr
From$1,595
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Sydney: PRIVATE City Highlights & Ocean Front Luxe Tour (4h)Viator
Sydney: PRIVATE City Highlights & Ocean Front Luxe Tour (4h)
★ 5 (21 reviews) · 4 hr
From$361
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Sydney and Blue Mountains in One Day Truly Private TourViator
Sydney and Blue Mountains in One Day Truly Private Tour
★ 5 (21 reviews) · 9 hr
From$643
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked November 1, 2026. Shore Excursion Discounts may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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