Combo (Save 13%): Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Sydney Tower Eye Fast-Track Entry Tickets
DariUSD 66.23
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Sydney
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Sydney. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Sydney, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
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Free things to do in Sydney
Australian National Maritime Museum Sydney Tickets
DariA$35
Combo (Save 18%): Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets
DariUSD 69.88
Combo (Save 5%): Taronga Zoo Tickets + Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass
DariUSD 74.48
Combo: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium + Taronga Zoo with Express Ferry Tickets
DariUSD 87.03
1-hour Blue Mountains Sightseeing Tour
DariA$35
Sydney Banksy Limitless Exhibition Tickets
DariA$42
Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Afternoon Discovery Cruise
DariA$69
Art Gallery of New South Wales: Ron Mueck - Encounter
Dari€22.28
Sydney Harbour: Discovery Cruise + Buffet Lunch
DariA$79
Blue Mountains Sydney: Hop-on Hop-off Explorer Bus
DariA$55
The Official Sydney Opera House Guided Tour & Dining
DariA$91
WILD LIFE Sydney: Breakfast with the Koalas
DariA$90
Plaza Premium Lounge Access at Sydney International Airport: T1, International Departures
DariA$72.41
Two-Hour Surfing Lesson on Bondi Beach
DariA$99
Blue Mountains: All-Inclusive Tour from Sydney with Sydney Zoo & Scenic World
DariA$285
Sydney Harbour: Whale Watching Cruise + Breakfast/Lunch
DariA$104
Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Lunch Cruise
DariA$109
Sydney Helicopter Tour: 30-Minute Grand Scenic Flight
DariA$370
Sydney Harbour: 1-Hr Vivid Sightseeing Cruise
DariA$51
The Rocks: Guided Walking Tour
DariA$50
Sydney Harbour: Showboat Cruise + Dinner & Show
DariA$175
Blue Mountains Stargazing Tour
DariA$92
Sydney Harbour: 2-Hour Whale Watching Express Cruise
DariA$91
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.