Didn't see any recent reviews so didn't know what to expect but we wanted to be able to see the…read morecity with somebody who knew something about it ... LeiLei was our tour guide (not sure I spelled her name right) and she was wonderful! She kept us on track, was exceptionally knowledgeable and we got to see and learn more about Sydney than we would have on our own. Tour ends in the Rocks area which was perfect.. plenty to do and see there ...tour is free but they do ask for gratuities based on your experience. Would recommend this tour for anybody who wants to get to know Sydney

An awesome experience of Sydney! You can either take the bus tour, which is $18 to cover the cost…read moreof the bus, or the walking tour which is free. At the end of both, you can choose to contribute any amount you like to your guide. This is the only money they make so you should definitely give some because they've worked hard! You meet at the Archibald fountain by 10:30 a.m. to get a spot and then go from there. Martin was my guide on the bus tour and he was informative and funny! I got to see so much of Sydney on the tour and also took some great photos. Don't think that you won't be tired if you do the bus tour cause you'll be hopping on and off a few times which will be tiring (but rewarding). I'd say this is a must do when visiting Sydney!

I've always wanted to explore a city using the Hop On Hop Off Bus and I finally had the opportunity…read morewhile visiting Sydney. I purchased the Go City Pass and was able to redeem one of the attraction options for the bus. They have two routes: The red route (city center), and the blue route (beaches). I took the red route. I was able to get a ticket at the Central Station stop. There was an attendant posted at the bus stop who was very helpful with ticket redemption. He also gave me info on the bus routes and schedule. If you download the app, you can track the buses in real time. Your ticket comes with headphones that you can use for the audio guide. The audio tour has multiple language options. The bus is great if you want to use it to take a sightseeing tour. The entire circuit takes 1.5 hours for the blue route and 1.75 hours for the red route. Along the way we saw major sites like the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. I took the bus to the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and then continued the rest of the route after my visit. Both drivers that I had weren't great at giving enough time for patrons to get on/off the bus. It takes a bit longer since it's a double decker bus. At one point, patrons had to yell to the driver to stop because people were still trying to make their way off the bus from the upper deck. There's a security camera on board so I assumed the driver can see when everyone has entered/exited the bus, but maybe not. My one piece of advice: Do not rely on the bus for transportation if you are in a hurry. There are a lot of stops and it can take time. At one point on the way back from the Aquarium, the driver took a 20 minute break. I contemplated getting off because I was running short on time, but luckily it worked out. The bus is a great way to explore the city and can be a nice form of transportation if you aren't pressed for time.

Ok. It's not the best Hop On Hop Off bus, but it worked well for our family to explore Sydney…read more Bought a Go City-Sydney Card. Five different attractions for around $90 USD. This worked quite well because it gave us flexibility as we explored Sydney. A one day bus pass is $65 AUD/$42 USD. So easy to collect our passes for the day using the Go City app. Nice that they could accommodate a rollator on the first level for my dad, while my husband and I climbed the stairs to the open top second level. Made a full loop to get a good overview of the city on the Red Loop. Sydney Opera House. Hyde Park. St. Mary's Cathedral. Barangaroo. Woolloomoolo Bay. State Library. The Rocks. Sydney Harbor Bridge. Royal Botanic Gardens. Darling Harbor. King Street Wharf. The audio which is in multiple languages gave a nice introduction to the major attractions in Sydney. Hopped on at Sydney Tower/Westfield Sydney. Definitely look on the app to find the pickup location which is actually near a jewelry store. The app shows a photo of the pickup location. So easy to take the bus to the Royal Botanical Garden and the Sydney Opera House. Also used the Go City Sydney card for booking an accesible tour of the Sydney Opera House. The Hop On Hop Off Buses are not on a specific schedule, so it was a bit of a challenge with the schedule. Buses only run until 5. Good for an overview of the city, but also used UBER to get from place to place.

I hunted and hunted for a day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains. I don't remember why I…read moresettled on this company but I'm glad I did. Of course the day I planned this tour, it was overcast in Sydney but raining as we drove out into the country side. Oh and foggy and just blah. I had brought a raincoat and was somewhat prepared for the weather but the views were poor. BUT despite the weather, Hayden made our tour. We stopped at a shop so folks who needed to buy a poncho could and also so folks could take a toilet break. And since the weather was uncooperative, Hayden drove us to a small park at the end of a neighborhood to see the Aboriginal markings. We learned about tribal traditions, and about his background on both sides of his family. His knowledge of the area, plants, and critters made everything fun. We drove to Blue Mountain National Park and saw the Three Sisters even though they were trying to hide in the fog. We continued on to Scenic World which was much less touristy than I feared. Great time and highly recommended, no matter the weather.

It's always a gift to travel with someone from the area. Cameron, our guide, was not only from the…read moreBlue Mountains, we even went to his hometown. He was jovial and sweet, keeping everyone on the tour engaged and laughing. He knew the history of the area as well as the smaller less travelled but no less interesting sites to visit. The Blue Mountains are lovely and a must-see for any trip to Sydney. The tour was punctual as far as beginning and ending. My only complaint was that for someone like me with health issues, I it was a very long, tiring day. I wish there had been a shorter version available.

What an amazing tour. We had so much fun on our private tour with Matt. We are big animal and…read morenature lovers and we love to learn, so this was perfect. Matt had found so many hidden gems to see from local plants, birds, batts and reptiles, to experiences with Koalas, meerkats, and emus. The day never felt rushed, but we got to see all the animals and have the experiences we dreamed of. Matt is a stellar driver so we felt safe at all times, he's super collaborative on how to spend the time, and thoughtful beyond expectation to ensure we had great places to eat even with 2 vegans and 1 celiac. And to top it off, he's the kind of guy you can just relax with, get to know each other, and laugh a lot. It was an amazing day. Highly recommend. And he's an amazing photographer who spent the day taking pictures so we could just enjoy the time without the hassle of grabbing the phone.

We spent two of our best days ever experiencing Sydney with Matt. He's so much more than a tour…read moreguide! He took us to great places that are beyond the typical tourist spots, gave us an up-close encounter with wonderful Australian animals and introduced us to the beauty and history of the area. Loved that our tours were customized to the things WE wanted to see and had a lot of great conversation and laughs!

Coast Warriors operates unethically and dangerously, with no regard for customer safety or honesty…read more Positive reviews are paid or solicited, while our experience on September 1 exposed gross negligence and illegal conduct. Our guide ignored NSW park safety guidelines, failed to notice six missing group members, and dismissed responsibility by claiming it's 'impossible' to track customers. The company prioritizes profit over safety, even considering cutting basic food options. I have reported them to NSW authorities and strongly warn others to avoid this company before a tragedy occurs. You will already be able to see this in their reply to this review, as they will attempt to dodge responsibility since their motto is "the customer is always wrong".

Chill tour, good food. The Blue Mountains Day Adventure was recommended to me from a mate at my…read morehostel and it did not disappoint. Coast Warriors is not your typical cookie cutter tour. And the BBQ was one of my favorite meals that I had in Sydney. If you're thinking about visiting the Blue Mountains while in Sydney, hands down go with this tour.

PT Mini Bus Tours is the WORST TOUR COMPANY I HAVE EVER USED. There are a few key features I would…read morelike to clarify on my extreme judgment on this company. To paint a clear picture for anyone remotely thinking of using this company, I would look elsewhere. My experience was as follows, Huu Nghia Huynh picked my party of 9 up from the Sydney airport. We gave him the address to our Air BnB and he drove past it 3 times questioning if it was the correct house or not. That was a tad annoying after early traveling. His bus is very dirty. The outside looks ok. But the inside is very dirty. There was garbage everywhere. He does have a trash receptacle on the van by the door. But he doesn't really empty it. My party was constantly cleaning up and emptying the rubbish. His air conditioning on the van also was not working very well. People were constantly asking if the unit was on. He constantly had the air conditioning high, but you could barely feel it. To make things clear. My party comprised of mostly Vietnamese people. There were 3 people who weren't well versed in Vietnamese or couldn't understand it at all. The tour guide is Vietnamese and speaks fluent Vietnamese. But he does NOT speak fluent English. We asked him several times to speak in both languages so everyone could understand the things he was saying. Which he basically refused. That was really frustrating to me. Much of what he enjoyed talking about was not facts about Australia, rather about his educated daughters and how proud he was of them. That's great and all, but it's not like we are friends and I want to know everything about you. We are paying you for a service. He doesn't provide you with any type of itinerary. So you have no idea what you are going to experience. For example, on our second day, we drove 3 hours to the capital (Canberra). He brought us to the capital building and drove around to see all the embassies. He announced the buildings in Vietnamese as he quickly drove by. He let us explore the capital building and have a guided tour to a few members of our party. After which he quickly rushed us out. We were there probably around 1 hour. He then took us to the Australia Mint. I was very excited to go there because watching the money get printed in D.C. was one of my favorite experiences when I visited our nation's capital. My experience there was less than par. Not because the place wasn't amazing. But because we were only allowed to be there 20 minutes MAX. I wanted to see the coins get pressed. He wouldn't allow us to do so. He looked over the edge and said that a man was fixing a machine and told us to leave. The man was actually getting the barrel of blanks ready to be pressed. I was enraged that this was the second time we got rushed out of a building. He then took us to a museum. Also there, 40 minutes to view. He states he does this so we can see a lot. But then we don't enjoy anything. I should also mention, that he finds you places to eat and doesn't rush you to eat fast. So eating is the only time you are allowed to enjoy and take your time. I will never use this company again. He told us he is the owner of this company. He also complained that since there were mostly Americans in our party that he should be getting a daily gratuity. Note that, a local Australian booked this tour company. In Australia tipping is not customary. Therefore it wasn't added to the price. I feel that is extremely frustrating and unprofessional for him to discuss that with us. I feel that he acts as if he's doing you a favor. I think he forgets that he's getting paid for his services and we aren't just hanging out. If you are Vietnamese (and cannot speak English) with LOW EXPECTATIONS, this company is perfect for you.

Terrible experience. Foggy all day long, and we couldn't see a thing. The route drivers said to…read morestay on the bus route and be patient because the fog would clear. It never did. We wasted an entire day of our vacation, and we didn't see any of the Blue Mountains. We asked the person behind the desk if we would get a refund or a discount on a future trip, and she said she just worked there. She didn't know about that. She could have cared less. We contacted customer service, and they did nothing. There are lots of other companies in the Blue Mountains. Use one of them instead.

I intended to go to Blue Mountains and hike around myself, but am glad I decided to do this tour!…read moreThe cheapest option was bus only which cost $45. Other options including the sky rail were $90+. I honestly think this tour was the best way to see Blue Mountains as the park is massive. There's no way you can do it walking around on your own. I truly believe that tour guides can make or break your trip. We had the opportunity to ride with Jimmy most of our day. He's truly the most genuine and sweetest tour guides I've ever met. Not to mention he's super knowledgeable and is funny without being cheesy. He told us the ins and outs of each stop giving us advice and recommendations. You'll be given a map with each stop clearly labeled with photos and descriptions. Don't lose this as it also has the timetable for bus pick ups. Generally there will be a bus pick-up every half hour. Also they're always on time if not a bit early! If they're early they'll wait for the appropriate time to continue. Tip: If you do 15-16 and do the hike to Honeymoon Bridge and Three Sisters DO NOT walk all the way down the Grand Stairs (900 steps). We walked all the way down and ended up having to walk all the way back up... I suppose we got our exercise in for the day. Once you see the platform you walk back to Echo Point.

A great shuttle service to the airport.We booked on line and received a prompt price and…read moreconfirmation. The van was in pristine condition and arrived at pick up 5 minutes early. The owner driver was polite,personable and engaging.The route taken was clever and missed all the traffic build ups.Can be highly recommended.We will be using this company to and from the airport when in Sydney.

I was searching online for reasonably priced transport from Circular Quay to the airport for a…read moregroup of friends when I spotted this company's catchy name and sleek-looking van. I arranged everything online and quickly got a personal note back from the owner (who turned out to be our driver) to confirm the pickup details. Nigel showed up at our arranged spot at our arranged time and proved to be more tour guide than shuttle service. After he packed our group and loads of luggage into his roomy van, he headed for the airport. pointing out interesting sites and landmarks along the way.When we mentioned that we had hours to kill at the airport before our international flight, he suggested taking a leisurely route through Sydney's interesting neighborhoods, and along the coast to well-known beaches and hidden coves. By the time we arrived at the airport, Nigel had given us a not-in-the-guidebooks (complimentary) sightseeing tour that convinced me I must visit Australia again. Auztranz will be my first choice for all transportation and sightseeing; hopefully Nigel will be available for a multi-day tour of New South Wales.