4.4(3.7k)
Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Cruise by Captain Cook
Sydney
From$56.67
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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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Zero cost, still worth booking.
About this list
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.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Sydney
4.5(3.1k)Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise
Sydney
From$26
4.5(2.4k)Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour
Sydney
From$33.33
4.4(2.6k)Premium Multi-Course Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney
From$72.67
4.4(2.6k)Captain Cook 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney
From$72.67
4.5(2.1k)Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Sydney
From$19.33
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4.5(2.1k)Combo [Save 4%]: Sydney Whale Watching Cruise + Taronga Zoo Tickets
Sydney
From$86.40
4.5(2.0k)6-Course Gold Dinner Cruise Sydney
Sydney
From$150
4.5(2.0k)Thunder Thrill Ride: 30 Mins Experience
Sydney
From$36.83
4.5(2.0k)Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Sydney
From$19.33
4.4(2.3k)Blue Mountains Explorer Bus Tour
Sydney
From$23.33
4.4(2.3k)Blue Mountains Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Scenic World Pass
Sydney
From$36.67
4.5(1.8k)Luxury Gold Penfolds 6-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney
From$199.33
4.5(1.5k)Captain Cook Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise
Sydney
From$54.67
4.4(1.7k)Blue Mountains Scenic World Tickets
Sydney
From$41.68
4.4(1.7k)Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry Pass
Sydney
From$83.33
4.4(1.7k)Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise
Sydney
From$50
4.5(1.3k)Combo: Captain Cook Cruises 2-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off Cruise + Taronga Zoo Tickets
Sydney
From$57.33
4.5(1.1k)Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass
Sydney
From$32.67
4.5(1.1k)Featherdale Wildlife Park Tickets
Sydney
From$32.67
4.4(1.2k)SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Sydney
From$26
4.5(929)Multi-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney
From$86
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Captain Cook 3 or 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney
From$86
4.6(774)Tandem Skydive at Newcastle Beach
Sydney
From$232.67
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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.