Best of Sydney

12 top-rated experiences worth your time in Sydney — every pick is rated 4.5★ or higher.

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City

Sydney

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The shortlist

Sydney, Australia 219 bookable experiences

Top highlights: 1. 2-Hour Surf Lesson at Bondi Beach, 4.9★, from A$99 2. Sydney Cricket Ground Guided Tour Including SCG Museum, 4.9★, from A$35 3. Great Opera Hits 2026, 4.7★, from A$69 4. Taronga Zoo Tickets with Return Ferry, 4.7★, from A$79 5. 90-min Guided Sightseeing Harbour Cruise, 4.7★, from A$57

Category breakdown: tours (40), theatre (25), attractions (18), cruises (14), sports (5), museums (2), experiences (1), family (1) Price range: A$24 to A$498.75 (median A$89.50) Best for: Classic city attractions; Live theatre and musicals; River cruises

Top-rated picks