Places to Visit in Sydney - Sydney Must-See Attractions
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Sydney Opera House, Manly Beach, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Flea & Street Markets. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Sydney Opera House, Manly Beach, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Flea & Street Markets. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Historical Toursfromper adultS$47
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Full-day ToursfromS$153per adultS$138- fromper adultS$187
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Day Tripsfromper adultS$211
Likely To Sell Outfromper adultS$186- fromper adultS$225
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Admission tickets from S$41
Architectural marvel with sail-shaped design, presenting a vibrant atmosphere and panoramic harbor views. Features guided tours, live opera, ballet, and theater in multiple grand auditoriums.
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Beaches
Bodies of Water
Pier-side hotel area bustling with activity, providing scenic harbor walks and boat tours. Iconic views of the bridge and Opera House, vibrant family-friendly zoo, and botanical gardens nearby.
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Iconic bridge with panoramic harbor views, featuring climb adventures and scenic walkways. Enjoy rich history and cultural landmarks in The Rocks area.
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Serene green haven with secluded benches and lush landscapes, providing views of the harbor and an array of bird wildlife. Nearby museum and historical sites add cultural depth.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic shopping arcade blending high-end and mid-range stores amid grand architecture with diverse dining and picturesque stained glass windows.
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Beaches
Neighbourhoods
Historic district featuring cobbled laneways, preserved architecture, and waterfront views. Enjoy diverse shops, markets, eateries, and rich cultural history.
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Neighbourhoods
Waterfront precinct with scenic views, cultural sites, and a vibrant atmosphere. Includes an aquarium, maritime museum, diverse dining, and leisurely walks.
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Art Museums
Renowned art gallery with world-class exhibits and eclectic collections, including indigenous works and modern installations, surrounded by botanical gardens and striking sculptures.
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Admission tickets from S$25
Panoramic 360-degree city and beach vistas from an observation deck, complete with Skywalk tours and 4D cinema. Includes café and indigenous art in the gift shop.
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What travellers are saying
- Kenlly BowneAustralia8 contributionsMate, if you’re in Sydney and you haven’t checked out the Sydney Opera House, you’re missing out big time! This place is a true Aussie legend – the architecture is mind-blowing, and the harbour views? Unreal! 🌊✨
We did the guided tour, and it was totally worth it – learned heaps about the history, design, and all the world-class performances that have happened here. Even if you don’t catch a show, just walking around and soaking up the atmosphere is an experience itself.
Pro tip: Come around sunset, grab a drink at Opera Bar, and enjoy the stunning views of the Harbour Bridge. Pure magic! 🍹🌅
Would I recommend? Bloody oath, I would! 10/10 must-visit when in Sydney! ✅🔥Written 16 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CaesarBrutusBoston, MA568 contributionsWe went to the beach, but did not go in the water. We leaving the next morning and were worried about our bathing suits drying in time. Later, we found out there were bad rip tides, so no swimming.
Just watching the waves was really nice and relaxing. Easily found a place to sit with some shade. So, we were able to spend part of our time in sun and the rest in shade. Plenty of stores around and places to eat.
I don’t know if the waves are always this large, but they were huge! If you go, hope you get to see them too!Written 13 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - joe-chicago-23Chesterfield, MO1,345 contributionsEverything revolves around Sydney Harbor. You have the bridge, the Opera House, the ferries, the pleasure boats and the sightseeing boats all here. It is apparently the lifeline of Sydney.Written 2 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John HPhoenix, AZ25 contributionsWhat a great experience! Gabby, our climb guide was absolutely fantastic. She was funny, very knowledgeable, engaging and within moments seemed to know everyone’s name in our group! Pictures she took were awesome so never felt bad about leaving our phone/cameras behind.
Felt comfortable after the safety briefing and super safe the entire climb.
Highly recommend, even to those that are afraid of heights.Written 9 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DeniseGreen Bay, WI2,607 contributionsI enjoy walking outside and love botanical gardens and this one was definitely a beauty. lots of space to walk, great pathways, the rose garden was beautiful as was the gazebo. there some sculpture art as well. also spotted a kookaburra in a tree while I was thereWritten 14 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mckjl3Washington DC, DC166 contributionsLovely experience taking the ferry from Circular Quay. There are great views of the opera house and bridge. The journey takes about 30 minutes but can take a little longer if the swells near the inlet are large. There’s indoor and outdoor seating but they sometimes do close the outdoor section if seas are roughWritten 17 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- luvtravel88United States622 contributionsThis was a beautiful shopping mall on George St in the middle of Sydney CBD. The building architecture itself was stunning, reminding me of a mall in Milan with its black iron work and stained glass windows.
The stores inside tended to be upscale but were fun to window shop. There were several options for places to eat in the center of the hallways and there was a whiskey, gin and vodka tasting kiosk.
It was a very nice place to spend a couple of hours.Written 6 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mckjl3Washington DC, DC166 contributionsAs something that is a must do on a Sydney bucket list, I had a good time. The beach is nice and there’s lots of room to spread out from others. If you want to swim, north side is for you, surfers are on the south side. It was fun watching surf school and the professionals. There are umbrellas for rent on the boardwalk - I believe the sign said $15/hr. Lots of lifeguards and surf patrol making sure everyone is ok. It enjoyed it a lot but if you want less of an “attraction” there are prettier, quieter beaches to the south of Bondi.Written 15 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Saugat R5 contributionsI absolutely love The Rocks! Walking through the cobblestone streets feels like stepping back in time, with stunning heritage buildings and a rich history that makes the place unique. There’s always something happening—whether it’s the weekend markets, live street performances, or just the buzzing atmosphere around the cafés and pubs. The views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House are unbeatable, and the mix of great food, boutique shops, and historic pubs makes it one of my favourite spots in Sydney. Definitely a must-visit!Written 14 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Armağan & HuyHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam9,127 contributionsWhile staying at the Sofitel in Darling Harbour i had a lovely walk this morning. There is plenty to see and the walk by the harbour is very relaxing, even the construction going on for the new Harbourside Residences cannot detract from the lovely views.
On the city side there are plenty of eating options and it is easy to cross over via the bridge. Both sides have 4 & 5 star hotels. There is also an IMAX theatre, the International Convention Centre and a Maritime Museum with ships to go onto and explore. There is a Zoo and Aquarium too.
Darling Harbour is well worth exploring, don’t let the construction put you off, it is only in a small section of the harbour.Written 5 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - cannygirlLake District, UK123 contributionsFantastic gallery within easy reach of CBD, free entry, well laid out, varied genre of artists .. spent more than 2 hours wandering aroundWritten 13 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ee9781,022 contributionsViews of the city, water, and landmarks are great, but it is a little pricey for the time you actually need to spend on the observation deck.
30 min is enough time for most people.Written 20 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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