The 10 Best Book Sydney Shore Excursions for Australian Cruises

Sydney History and Sights Tour

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Experience the wonders of Australia's largest city on this Sydney day tour. Learn about modern Sydney as you travel among the downtown area's most popular sights.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Active

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Active

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Tour in Sydney

Madame Tussauds Sydney

Price: $30.00

Experience the glittering world of fame for a day at Madame Tussauds Sydney. So, who do you want to meet?

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2+ Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2+ Hours

Highlights with Optional Harbour Lunch Cruise (Bondi Beach, Kings Cross)

Sydney Highlights & Lunch Cruise from Hotel

Price: $149.00

See the very best of the city when you embark on this Sydney tour. Spend the morning touring Sydney's beaches and the afternoon enjoying a Sydney Harbor lunch cruise.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Buffet Lunch Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural

Food/Beverage: Buffet Lunch Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

Sydney Tower Eye with 4D Experience

Price: $25.00

At 820 feet tall, the Sydney Tower Eye offers stunning, uninterrupted, and panoramic 360-degree views of Sydney. Your admission includes the new 4D Experience that gives an amazing view of the city.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 1+ Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 1+ Hours

Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves Day Tour

Price: $150.00

Experience the breathtaking views on this Blue Mountains tour that features legendary rock formations, grand canyons, and the expansive underground landscape of Australia's largest limestone caves.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 11 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 11 Hours

Canberra Day Trip from Sydney

Price: $149.00

Tour Australia's capital, see where the Prime Minister lives, visit the Australian War Memorial, and much on this Canberra day tour from Sydney.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 13 Hours 15 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 13 Hours 15 Minutes

Sea Life Aquarium Tour in Sydney (Shark Walk, Bay of Rays, Discovery Rockpool)

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

Price: $30.00

Discover an incredible 13,000 animals from 700 different species - including the world’s largest variety of sharks and rays!

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2+ Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2+ Hours

Wild Life Sydney

Price: $30.00

Journey around Australia on an all-Aussie animal adventure at Wild Life Sydney! Get up close to koalas, walk amongst red kangaroos, and go eye-to-eye with Rex - one of the world’s biggest crocodiles.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2+ Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Cultural

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2+ Hours

Taronga Zoo General Admission

Price: $45.00

Taronga Zoo is a Sydney icon located within a short distance by ferry from the city. It is home to almost 4,000 animals, including many Australian native animals and exotic species. There are 22 different daily shows and keeper talks.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 5+ Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 5+ Hours

Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience

Price: $125.00

This is the best “hands on,” behind the scenes experience with Australia's nocturnal wildlife. This up close and personal tour led by a knowledgeable zoo keeper will give you the chance to meet koalas up close and encounter unusual nocturnal creatures.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Beverage Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Beverage Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

Taronga Zoo VIP Aussie Gold Tour

Price: $94.00

Enjoy an exclusive small group VIP tour of Taronga Zoo to see Australia's unique native wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, emus, wombats, quokkas, and more.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

The Thrill Ride Jet Boat Adventure

Price: $71.00

This is a thrill ride on a powerful jet boat with spins, slides, speed, and the stunning sights of Sydney Harbor!

Shore Excursion Size: Small Group

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small Group

Excursion Type: Active,Scenic,Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 30 Minutes

Blue Mountains Deluxe Experience

Price: $265.00

Explore Blue Mountains National Park, look for wildlife, and visit the Botanic Gardens on this eco-friendly small group day trip from Sydney.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Active

Food/Beverage: Lunch, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 10 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Active

Food/Beverage: Lunch, Beverage Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 10 Hours

Australian Wildlife Tour

Price: Starting at $45.00/person

This Australian Walkabout tour will introduce you to the fascinating world of Australian animals led by an expert guide with a general introduction to Australian Wildlife and offering photographic opportunities along the way.

Shore Excursion Size: Private

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 1 Hour

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Excursion Size: Private

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 1 Hour

Best of Sydney

Price: $101.00

Explore the majestic sites of the city of Sydney, including the Sydney Opera House, Hyde Park and the Historic Rocks, when you embark on this exciting city tour with lunch cruise.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Meal

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Meal

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife from Sydney

Price: $158.00

Calling all animal lovers! Get up close to kangaroos, wallabies, and more with this once in a lifetime trip to the Sydney Zoo. Your adventure will also take you into Blue Mountains National Park with its Three Sisters rock formation as well as the popular Scenic World.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 10 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 10 Hours

Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife from Sydney with Scenic World Rides and River Cruise

Price: $228.00

Spend the day exploring Australia's Blue Mountains National Park including its iconic Three Sisters rock formation. Then catch some rides at Scenic World, get up close and personal with the animals at Sydney Zoo, and end your day with a cruise down the Parramatta River.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes

Blue Mountains Hike

Price: $215.00

Discover the Blue Mountains National Park, one of seven national parks that make up the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. This wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines and hazy blue eucalypt forests boasts luxury retreats and stunning views.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 9 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 9 Hours 30 Minutes

City and Opera House

Price: $75.00

Explore some of Sydney's most exciting attractions on this panoramic excursion. Visit Bondi Beach, Sydney Town Hall, the Sydney Opera House and much more when you are in the city that is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous in Australia.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

City, Bondi and Rocks

Price: $45.00

Capture spectacular views of Sydney's sparkling harbor, bond on Bondi Beach and more when you book this captivating. Discover some of the attractions Sydney has to offer, including Sydney Tower, the Sydney Opera House, the Conservatorium of Music and a guided walking tour of the Historic Rocks area.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Eat, Drink and Walk Sydney

Price: $85.00

Experience Sydney's tucked away bar scene in out-of-the-way places and sample a surprise mix of local delicacies as you learn about the rich history of Wynyard Park, the starting point for the Rum Rebellion.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours

Hunter Valley Wines

Price: $206.00

Explore the fertile, world-famous Hunter Valley and taste delicious wines as you enjoy an exclusive vineyard inspection and learn of the winemaking process.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Lunch, Tastings Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Lunch, Tastings Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes

Made In Sydney Shopping Tour

Price: $75.00

Indulge in a shopping experience for some retail therapy and explore some of the best shopping Sydney has to offer. Made locally, meet some of the enterprising artisans and entrepreneurs behind the scenes.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours

Port Stephens Dolphin Watching

Price: $150.00

Adventure seekers and nature lovers alike have much to look forward to thanks to the beautiful attractions that come with this exciting tour. Discover native wildlife, take a four-wheel drive on sand dunes to go sandboarding and so much more when you book this Port Stephens and dolphin-watching excursion.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes

Rum on The Rocks Tour

Price: $92.00

Here's your chance to become an insider in The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighborhood. You will learn how it was built on the backs of convicts and rum as you visit 3 historical pubs.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Spectacular Sydney

Price: $105.00

Discover spectacular Sydney on a thorough introduction to the city. See some of the best sights that this beautiful harbor city has to offer as you travel past Sydney suburbs, each with its own unique streetscape and intriguing history.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 9 Hours 45 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 9 Hours 45 Minutes

Sydney in a Day

Price: $200.00

This is the ultimate Sydney day experience. Take in the world-famous views, hop aboard a scenic lunch cruise, and top off the day getting close to sea life and native Australian animals.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Lunch Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Lunch Included

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes

Sydney Speed Boat Highlights Tour

Price: Starting at $163.00

Explore the exciting waterways of Sydney Harbour while zipping past iconic landmarks and attractions, including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Shark Island, Garden Island, and more when you book this personal speedboat tour.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

Sydney's LGBTQ History

Price: $45.00

This very special history tour is conducted in a small group for a unique and intimate experience where you can explore the LGBTQ scene of Sydney with stops at Hyde Park and Oxford Street and learn about important figures and events that helped shape this modern city's gay and lesbian community.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 2 Hours

The Other Side of Sydney

Price: $136.00

This very special, locally curated tour, is kept to a small group of no more than 12 guests and will offer you an invigorating, cultural experience like no other with stops at dining spots within Sydney's oldest neighborhood, a visit to Manly Beach and more.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage

Activity Level: Moderate

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

The Rocks and Sydney Highlights

Price: $55.00

Discover the birthplace of Sydney at the Rocks before making your way to beautiful Botany Bay.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 45 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 3 Hours 45 Minutes

The Rocks, Sydney and Cruise

Price: $145.00

Begin your day in Sydney with a delicious lunch cruise and discover the birthplace of Sydney at the Rocks before making your way to beautiful Botany Bay.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard

Shore Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Lunch is Included.

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

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Excursion Size: Standard

Excursion Type: Active, Scenic, Water/Beach

Food/Beverage: Lunch is Included.

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 6 Hours

The Story of Sydney

Price: $125.00

Delight in seeing a full spectrum sights. From the cultural icons to its enchanting beaches, this Sydney tour delivers a quality experience.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

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Excursion Size: Small

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: Not Included

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

The Rocks Village Tour on Foot in Sydney (Garrison Church, Cadman's Cottage, Argyle Cut)

The Rocks on Foot

Price: $39.00

A leisurely 90 minute stroll with a guide through this unique heritage precinct of beautifully restored buildings in a harbor-side setting.

Shore Excursion Size: Small

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Active, Scenic

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

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Excursion Size: Small Group

Excursion Type: Cultural,Active,Scenic

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Private Story of Sydney (Post Cruise)

Price: Starting at $145.00/person

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Delight in seeing a full spectrum sights. From the cultural icons to its enchanting beaches, this Sydney tour delivers a quality experience.

Shore Excursion Size: Private

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

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Excursion Size: Private

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

Private Story of Sydney (Pre Cruise)

Price: Starting at $145.00/person

Likely To Sell Out

Delight in seeing a full spectrum sights. From the cultural icons to its enchanting beaches, this Sydney tour delivers a quality experience.

Shore Excursion Size: Private

Shore Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Shore Excursion Duration: 4 Hours

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Excursion Size: Private

Excursion Type: Cultural, Scenic, Walking

Food/Beverage: None

Activity Level: Easy

Excursion Duration: 4 Hours