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The 15 City Tours in Australia That Earn Their Price

54 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 city tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise - From Southgate to Docklands and the lower Yarra
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Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

1.2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,804 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Our pick

Cruise upstream and downstream on Melbourne’s Yarra River, passing Docklands, Southbank, the MCG, Olympic Park, Herring Island, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. GPS-triggered English commentary explains the sights. You can sit inside or use the open back deck, with tea and coffee included. A mid-cruise pause or boat change may occur.

“lovely views Would prefer a 1 hr option as well..as the boat is slow and it gets monotonous towards the end...we hoped off early after 1 hr”

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Sydney: Combo Pass for 2, 3, or 4 Top City Attractions - Wild Life Sydney and Australia’s native animals
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Sydney: Combo Pass for 2, 3, or 4 Top City Attractions

2.Combo Pass for 2, 3, or 4 Top City Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 926 reviews · 1 - 2 months · from $38

Build your own Sydney day out with entry to two, three, or four attractions: SEA LIFE Sydney, Wild Life Sydney, Madame Tussauds, and Sydney Tower Eye. Visit the first attraction in your booking, then use the remaining entries within 60 days. Expect phone barcode entry, with a separate timeslot needed for the Tower Eye.

“Great experience, really enjoyed all activities and well worth the money! Recommend 10/10”

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Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour - Starting in Docklands with a proper bike fitting
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Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour

3.Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 779 reviews · from $100Top rated

Ride through Melbourne with a local guide and a group of no more than eight. You’ll cover the Yarra River, Shrine of Remembrance, public gardens, MCG, Rod Laver Arena, street art, arcades, rooftop bars, and lesser-seen neighborhoods. Bikes, helmets, and safety gear are included, with an eBike upgrade available for A$40.

“Melbourne has great bike routes throughout the city. Darcy brought us to many of the parks and sights of the city. Would have liked more time in Victoria Market and less time with colonization stops.”

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Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour - The Rocks and Sydney’s early story
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Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

4.Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 566 reviews · from $109

This 3.5-hour small-group tour takes you from your hotel through The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Rose Bay, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach, Centennial Park, Paddington, Chinatown, and Darling Harbour. Choose morning or afternoon departure, ride with a driver-guide such as Vic, Paul, Nigel, or Graham, and finish at Darling Harbour.

“Very informative. Andy was an excellent and fun guide . Took us to an extensive range of places: mainly by bus, but some walking time too.”

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Perth East Foreshore and City Segway Tour - From the WACA to Optus Stadium
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Perth East Foreshore and City Segway Tour

5.Perth East Foreshore and City Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · from $99

Start at Barrack Street Jetty with a safety briefing and practice session, then follow a guide along Perth’s Swan River. You’ll pass Elizabeth Quay, Kings Park, Claisebrook Cove, wetlands, the WACA, Perth Mint, Government House, and Optus Stadium views. The 90-minute tour runs at 2 pm, with a maximum of 10 people.

“Excellent experience, Seth was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend as a great way to see the city.”

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Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast) - Preparing the balloon with the Liberty crew
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Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

6.Hot Air Balloon Flights over Melbourne City (optional breakfast)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · from $369

Meet around 5:00 am for a dawn flight with Liberty Balloon Flights over Melbourne. You may see the MCG, Melbourne Museum, the CBD, and the city waking below. Pilots such as Nick, Dan, Pete, and Thor have led flights, with safety briefings, in-flight guidance, and hands-on balloon setup and pack-down. Breakfast at Hotel Windsor costs extra.

“Excellent trip. Very well organised with regular contact from the balloon company (Liberty). Be prepared for a very early start (ours was 4.15). Friendly & experienced pilot & support crew. You are involved in preparing for the flight & clear up Read more”

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Brisbane: Sunset City Lights Cruise 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal

7.Sunset City Lights Cruise 5.30pm or 6pm *seasonal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 387 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Board at South Bank’s Cultural Centre Public Pontoon for a relaxed 90-minute evening cruise with River City Cruises. You’ll see the Story Bridge, Kangaroo Cliffs, and Brisbane’s lights from the water, with background music, a complimentary charcuterie share board, and drinks available to buy. There is no formal commentary, so this suits a scenic night out more than a history tour.

“Did the sunset river cruise. Value for money - absolutely! Great staff, lovely atmosphere and a beautiful 1.5 hours seeing the city on dusk one way, and enjoying the stunning lights on the way back. Will be doing that again for sure.”

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Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour - Starting in Surfers Paradise
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Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour

8.Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · from $41

Spend one hour touring Surfers Paradise by road and river aboard an amphibious Aquaduck. Expect live English commentary, views of Marina Mirage, Millionaire’s Row, Main Beach, and the former Palazzo Versace hotel. Children may get a turn at the wheel on the water and receive a captain’s certificate.

“great experience, informative tour. Loved how children were included when on the water. Comfortable seating and we enjoyed ourselves.”

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Sydney: City Highlights Guided Bus Tour - Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, and the eastern suburbs
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Sydney: City Highlights Guided Bus Tour

9.City Highlights Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 321 reviews · 3h 30m · from $34

Cover Sydney’s major sights in 210 minutes, from Hyde Park and Woolloomooloo to Watsons Bay, The Gap, Bondi Beach, and the Opera House. An English-speaking guide, often Martin or James, adds local stories and practical tips from an air-conditioned bus. Expect several photo stops, but limited time at each.

“Tour was really good Martin was very knowledgeable and funny throughout the day giving us plenty of time at all the stops too”

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Sydney: Half-Day City Tour - The Rocks and Millers Point: Sydney’s first chapter
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Sydney: Half-Day City Tour

10.Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 283 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Spend four hours touring Sydney in a small group of up to 10, with hotel pickup in the city area. Your English-speaking guide, often guides such as Ben, Jelle, Katja, or Vic, takes you from The Rocks and Harbour views to Bondi, Watsons Bay, Paddington, Chinatown, and more, with short walks and photo stops.

“We packed in so much to our tour which was fantastic as we were only in Sydney for a couple of days. We felt we saw loads of things we would never have had a chance to see otherwise. Carlos was so knowledgeable and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. First class!”

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Sydney: City & The Rocks 3.5-Hour Walking Tour with a Drink - Customs House and the Cadigal story
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Sydney: City & The Rocks 3.5-Hour Walking Tour with a Drink

11.City & The Rocks 3.5-Hour Walking Tour with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 234 reviews · 3h 30m · from $53

Spend 3.5 hours walking from Customs House through central Sydney and The Rocks with a local guide such as Steve, Daniel, Matt, or Jake. Hear about the Cadigal people, British colonisation, convicts, migrants, architecture, and modern Sydney. Finish with an Aussie snack, a craft beer, harbour views, and a useful local map.

“Jake is a fun guy and also was very lucky to have a very sociable group. If this is your first time in Sydney, this is your tour!”

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Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour - Starting at the waterfront and Cairns city center
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Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour

12.Cairns City Sights and Surrounds Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $82

This 6.5-hour afternoon tour uses an air-conditioned minivan to connect Cairns’ waterfront, St Monica’s Cathedral, Cairns Museum, Flecker Botanic Gardens, a city lookout, and Palm Cove. Guides such as Chris, Steve, Dom, and Graeme add local history and humor. Hotel pickup, afternoon tea, and return transport are included.

“We had a fabulous tour with Graham. What a very knowledgeable guy. So much information, so passionate about his work. The only negative was the heat which was nothing to do with the tour! The afternoon tea was lovely with the best scones I have had in a long time. Graham is a wonderful ambassador for Cairns Discovery Tours.”

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Brisbane's closest Hot Air Balloon Flights - City & Country views - 1 hr flight! - One hour above Ipswich and the Scenic Rim
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Brisbane’s closest Hot Air Balloon Flights – City & Country views – 1 hr flight!

13.Brisbane’s closest Hot Air Balloon Flights – City & Country views – 1 hr flight!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $355

Meet at Ipswich Visitor Information Centre at 4:00 am for a small-group balloon flight over Ipswich, the Scenic Rim, Somerset and the Great Dividing Range. Your experienced chief pilot and guide manage the flight, while you can help inflate and pack the balloon before returning for a sit-down breakfast, sparkling wine toast and flight certificate.

“It was something to tick off their bucket list and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience, company was great with information of the area they went across and breakfast was a great treat to top off the morning.”

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Melbourne City Cruise with Tea, Coffee, and Commentary - Upstream past gardens, bridges, and sporting grounds
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Melbourne City Cruise with Tea, Coffee, and Commentary

14.Melbourne City Cruise with Tea, Coffee, and Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 189 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Choose an upstream cruise past the Royal Botanic Gardens, MCG, Olympic Park, and Herring Island, or head downstream toward Docklands and Hobson’s Bay. Your one-hour trip includes live English commentary, tea, coffee, panoramic windows, and an outdoor sun deck. Book from $29, with indoor seating for changeable weather.

“It was a great experience! Friendly staff, beautiful views. Highly recommend.”

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Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City - Finding the desk at domestic arrivals
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Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City

15.Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · from $16Best value

Book a shared airport transfer between Cairns Airport and Cairns City for about $16.50 per person. Exemplar Coaches and Limousines provides meet and greet service, clean vans, luggage help, and hotel drop-off. Domestic arrivals check in at the T2 desk, while international passengers meet a driver near the T1 Exemplar desk.

“Look for your name on sign at the airport with quick direction and smooth ride to destination. Have a phone for text for confirmation of return trip”

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★ 5.0Cairns Airport Private Transfer: Door-to-Door to/from City HotelsFrom $5330 reviews
★ 5.0Brisbane City Walking Tour: local guide, small group, 100 minsFrom $3938 reviews
★ 4.5Private Brisbane City Helicopter Tour (Daytime Flight Experience)37 reviews
★ 4.5Brisbane City Twilight KayakFrom $7126 reviews
★ 4.5Ultimate Adelaide City and Hahndorf TourFrom $11945 reviews
★ 5.0Adelaide City to Sea Bike TourFrom $9726 reviews
★ 4.0Adelaide City Highlights TourFrom $6345 reviews
★ 4.5Adelaide City Highlights- Mt. Lofty & Hahndorf Half-Day TourFrom $8368 reviews
★ 4.4Ultimate City Pass for 4 Attractions with SkywalkFrom $9160 reviews
★ 4.7Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights CruiseFrom $1943 reviews
★ 4.7City Highlights Guided Walking Crime TourFrom $2423 reviews
★ 5.0Private City & Beaches Helicopter RideFrom $20439 reviews

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