Australia · CITY TOURS
Good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise Melbourne’s Yarra River for two hours, with skyline views, city landmarks, gardens, commentary, tea, coffee, and open-deck photos.
“All went as expected, so no recommendations needed. Most enjoyable and relaxing.”
Compare Sydney's SEA LIFE, Wild Life, Madame Tussauds, and Tower Eye with a flexible pass valid up to 60 days.
“It was confusing at first regarding the tickets as I had went in person to pick up on the allotted time from the tickets but was told the barcodes are the actual tickets for each activity. My kids found the activities fun, and 3 of them are all next to each other by the harbor. Good value”
See Melbourne by bike in a small group, from Yarra River paths and laneways to the MCG, gardens, street art, and local neighborhoods.
“Great way to see and learn about Melbourne. Stefano was a terrific guide. He kept the pace reasonable but covered a lot of the city”
See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, Watsons Bay, and The Rocks on a small-group half-day tour with hotel pickup.
“Felt rushed and guide was not talking to much about things. Very blah blah and couldn’t even drop us where he picked us up.”
Glide beside the Swan River on a small-group Perth Segway tour with city views, landmarks, training, headsets, and friendly local guides.
“First time using a Segway, they are very easy for anyone to use. The instructor was nice and helps to enjoy your experience.”
See Melbourne at dawn from a hot air balloon, with city views, expert crew, optional Windsor breakfast, and weather-based flexibility.
“Good experience here to view the city on a hot ballon. Sometimes high and sometimes low from ballon have a different view The pilot is professional and the crew is nice.”
See Brisbane glow at sunset on a 90-minute river cruise with Story Bridge views, a complimentary charcuterie board, music, and a licensed bar.
“The river cruise is the highlight of our trip! I have recommended this experience to friends and family back home. The crews are professional yet friendly as I brought a child with me. They are very attentive. It is worth the value and will definitely come back for the same experience if I have the chance,”
See Canberra’s key sights in one day, from Mount Ainslie and Parliament House to the moving Last Post Ceremony at the War Memorial.
“our Guide was so switched on to our needs. so much information about the city history and how it developed. First class your and a small intimate group”
See Adelaide’s essential sights in 90 minutes, from the Mall’s Balls to Central Market, with local stories, practical tips, and a friendly guide.
“Cat was a great guide - knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun.”
Explore Hobart by open-top bus with a 48-hour ticket, 20 stops, multilingual commentary, harbour views, and easy access to key sights.
“Basically a waist of money & of little interest to our visiting family. We waited for at least 15 mins at the wharf and once did get finally going didn’t do a drop off at the female factory so be aware you will still have a fair walk to it, not great for the elderly relatives we did this with. However the female factory was well worth the visit but could have just done this ourselves. The bus didn’t do any historical points of interest in Battery Point. We choose to do this as a great way for our visiting relatives to see the sights and learn more about the…”
See Adelaide, Mount Lofty, and Hahndorf in one full day, with city sights, wine culture, hill views, and free time for local food.
“We were able to see a lot of Adelaide in a short time and was given enough time to have lunch at Central Market to break Uupthe day … highlight was Handhorf German town … well worth it if pressed for time”
See Adelaide’s cultural precinct, North Adelaide, St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide Oval, and the National Wine Centre in three hours.
“Clean transport. Good air con. Thought could have visited more churches or a pub seeing as so many in city. Guide Michael gave some interesting facts about history of the city. Felt disappointed by lack of stops lots of time in bus”
See Hobart from kunanyi/Mt Wellington and an open-top bus with a flexible 48-hour ticket, multilingual audio, and five mountain stops.
“We enjoyed the hop on hop off bus in the morning and the Wellington tour in the afternoon. We got lucky with a beautiful day and really enjoyed it all.”
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