Australia · TOURS IN BLUE MOUNTAINS

The 15 Best Tours in Blue Mountains

28 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Good tours in Blue Mountains fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney - Featherdale Wildlife Park: an easy start with plenty of Australian animals
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Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

1.Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,087 reviews · from $135Our pick

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Blue Mountains. See koalas and kangaroos, walk near Wentworth Falls, visit the Three Sisters, and stop for lunch in Leura or another mountain village. Guides such as Jason, Stuart, Ben, and Tony are known for lively local stories and flexible routing.

“The day trip with Activity Tours Australia was amazing. Our guide and driver is a very kind and fun person, also a careful driver. He was sharing his knowledge about Sydney, & the region very well. Highly recommended.”

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Blue Mountains Sunset Waterfalls Wildlife Tour From Sydney - The first stretch toward Glenbrook
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Blue Mountains Sunset Waterfalls Wildlife Tour From Sydney

2.Blue Mountains Sunset Waterfalls Wildlife Tour From Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 897 reviews · 10h 30m · from $102

Leave Sydney after the morning rush for a 10.5-hour Blue Mountains trip with guides such as Greg, Derek, Mitch, and Smokey. Walk near Wentworth Falls, spot native wildlife, visit the Three Sisters, and finish at Lincoln’s Rock for sunset. The tour includes park fees, transport, Wi-Fi, and multilingual audio support, but not meals.

“Beautiful place. Amazing tour guide. It’s a must see. Highly recommend”

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Katoomba: Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass - How to use the route without wasting time
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Katoomba: Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass

3.Katoomba: Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 553 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Start at Katoomba railway station and use the Lyrebird Explorer Bus to reach Blue Mountains lookouts, walks, and waterfalls. Your $82 pass also covers unlimited Scenic World rides, including the steep Scenic Railway, Cableway, Skyway, and rainforest boardwalk. Guides such as Angus and Damien add local stories and practical walking tips.

“Long drive but guide kept us informed as to the history of areas on the way to hobbiton.”

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Blue Mountains Day Tour With Bushwalks, Waterfalls & Featherdale - The early ride from Sydney to the mountains
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Blue Mountains Day Tour With Bushwalks, Waterfalls & Featherdale

4.Blue Mountains Day Tour With Bushwalks, Waterfalls & Featherdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $135Top rated

Travel from central Sydney to the Blue Mountains in a small group of up to 23 people. Walk near Wentworth Falls, see the Three Sisters, stop in Katoomba or Leura, and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. Guides such as Jason, Ben, and Stuart are known for lively local stories and adapting walks to the weather.

“Would have preferred more time at Featherdale and lunch stop and one less viewing stop. Bus was very uncomfortable. We still had a great day and loved seeing another part of Australia”

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Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour - Echo Point and the Three Sisters
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Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour

5.Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · from $323

Use a mobile ticket to board the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus at Katoomba Railway Station or any of 29 stops around Katoomba and Leura. Buses run about every 30 minutes, with friendly local guides such as Jimmy, Damien, and Kylie sharing tips. Add the Lyrebird Pass for unlimited Scenic World rides.

“All of it, great service and commentary on the bus, drivers knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful . Definitely a great way to see the blue mountain attractions”

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Katoomba: Scenic World 1-Day Unlimited Discovery Pass - The Scenic Railway drops into Jamison Valley
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Katoomba: Scenic World 1-Day Unlimited Discovery Pass

6.Katoomba: Scenic World 1-Day Unlimited Discovery Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 284 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Spend a full day at Scenic World in Katoomba with unlimited rides on the Scenic Railway, Cableway, Skyway, and Walkway. Descend into Jamison Valley, cross above the cliffs, and explore ancient rainforest at your own pace. You can leave and return the same day, and children under three enter free.

“A self guided experience at a leisurely pace, all over the Rides and boardwwalks”

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Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stop 6 and the cliff-top route to Echo Point
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Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

7.Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 1 day · from $38Best value

Ride the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus from Katoomba to cliff lookouts, waterfalls, bushwalks, Scenic World, and Leura Village. Hop off for a short view or a longer walk, then rejoin the route. English commentary, a useful map guidebook, and hourly departures make this a practical choice when you have no car.

“Had a great time exploring Katoomba and Leura by utilising the hop on, hop off bus.”

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Stargazing with an Astronomer in the Blue Mountains - What you might see through the telescope
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Stargazing with an Astronomer in the Blue Mountains

8.Stargazing with an Astronomer in the Blue Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $60

Meet an astrophysicist for a 90-minute night-sky session near Wentworth Falls. You’ll learn Southern Hemisphere constellations, use a professional telescope and astronomy binoculars, and ask questions about planets, nebulae, galaxies, and the Milky Way. English and French are available, with hot chocolate provided when conditions allow.

“Drove up from Sydney, really enjoyed this experience. Very knowledgeable tour guides, great hot chocolate too! We had a great time, definitely worth doing.”

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Blue Mountains Tour PRIVATE with Wildlife Park and River Cruise - Echo Point and the Three Sisters
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Blue Mountains Tour PRIVATE with Wildlife Park and River Cruise

9.Blue Mountains Tour PRIVATE with Wildlife Park and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $394

Spend about 10 hours with a guide such as Dave, Darren, or James, visiting the Blue Mountains, Echo Point, Leura, waterfalls, and an Australian wildlife park. Add Scenic World rides for about $49, then finish with a ferry cruise to the Opera House. Hotel or city pickup, park entry, transport, and commentary are included.

“Featherdale, loved getting up very close to the animals. scenic world train and gondola were amazing. We had a great time. Dave was great. Thank you! Mmmmmmmmmmmm”

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Sydney: Blue Mountains Glow Worms Wild Adventure by Night - The evening pickup from Sydney
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Sydney: Blue Mountains Glow Worms Wild Adventure by Night

10.Blue Mountains Glow Worms Wild Adventure by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 178 reviews · 5 hours · from $130

Leave Sydney after dark for a five-hour Blue Mountains outing with a guide such as Antoine. Walk by headlamp to a waterfall cave filled with glow worms, learn about local plants and wildlife, and pick up basic bush skills along the way. The group is capped at nine, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Tour was nice and safe, glowing worms was something unique! Recommended :)”

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Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option - Crossing the Harbour Bridge and heading west
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Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option

11.Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $340

Spend about nine hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a private guide and air-conditioned minivan. See Lincoln’s Rock, the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, Katoomba, and Leura, then add Featherdale Wildlife Park, Scenic World, or a Rivercat ride. Guides such as Mike, Rene, James, Ian, and Rocky tailor the pace to your group.

“Tailored the day to my family's wishes and kept track of the to do lists perfectly. Rene is kind and understanding. Personable experience.”

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PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more - Katoomba Falls and the eucalyptus country
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PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more

12.PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $394

Travel from Sydney in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Dave, James, or Ian. See Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, Leura, and quiet lookouts, then meet koalas and kangaroos at Sydney Zoo. Scenic World rides cost extra, and the day ends with a ferry cruise to Sydney Harbour.

“Great trip.great guide. Very pleasant wiling to show us lots of interesting places.frendly and helpful.”

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E-bike (electric) - Blue Mountains - Hanging Rock - SELF-GUIDED Hire Service - Following the ridgeline to Baltzer Lookout
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E-bike (electric) – Blue Mountains – Hanging Rock – SELF-GUIDED Hire Service

13.E-bike (electric) – Blue Mountains – Hanging Rock – SELF-GUIDED Hire Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $131

Meet Sam in Blackheath for a 3 to 4 hour self-guided e-bike ride along fire trails to Baltzer Lookout and Hanging Rock. You’ll get a Merida Big 7 or Big 9, helmet, trail briefing, map, gloves, and basic repair gear. The out-and-back route suits newer dirt riders, though good-grip shoes are essential near the lookouts.

“The organization was excellent and very professional sights were amazing Sam was excellent and had an enormous amount of knowledge”

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Full-Day Canyoning Experience at Stunning Empress Canyon - The morning begins with a gentle lesson in height
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Full-Day Canyoning Experience at Stunning Empress Canyon

14.Full-Day Canyoning Experience at Stunning Empress Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $247

Spend eight hours with High and Wild abseiling Blue Mountains cliffs before swimming, sliding, and jumping through Empress Canyon. Guides such as Brian, Ben, Zol, and Aidan lead small groups of up to 10. Wetsuits, ropes, helmets, lunch, transport from Katoomba, and a waterproof camera are included.

“We were lucky enough to be the only ones booked on the day (08th September), and Brian was a great guide and helped us have a great time through the day. We came all the way from Sydney for this activity alone, and it was very welRead more”

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sydney underwater scooter tours - Learning the basics before using the scooter
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sydney underwater scooter tours

15.sydney underwater scooter tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $322

Meet your certified instructor at Burrows Park near Clovelly Surf Club for a two-hour underwater scooter session. After a safety briefing, wetsuit fitting, and basic snorkeling practice, you use a self-buoyant scooter on the surface and below it, with about 90 minutes to explore Clovelly’s marine life. No experience is required, and groups are limited to six.

“I am a very patient person, so I am giving this company time to do the right thing. I was excited about the idea of a SYDNEY UNDERWATER SCOOTER TOUR (official company name/tour name; google it.) but unfortunately the weather did Read more”

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