Sydney Explorer Pass: Save up to 50%* on Attraction Tickets

Sydney’s Go City Explorer Pass is less a tour than a self-built sightseeing plan. You choose two, three, four, five, or seven attractions from a list of more than 35, then visit them at your own pace. The choices range from the Sydney Opera House and Taronga Zoo to harbor cruises, museums, wildlife parks, wine tasting, and Blue Mountains trips.

I like the wide mix of experiences and the fact that you can use the pass from your phone. I also like the 60-day window, which gives you room to spread out your sightseeing instead of racing through Sydney in one packed day. The catch is that the savings are not automatic: popular activities need advance reservations, and the booking system can be confusing.

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