The 14 City Tours in Australia That Earn Their Price

1.2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

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

See Melbourne from the Yarra River on a two-hour cruise with skyline views, GPS commentary, gardens, Docklands, and the sporting precinct.

“A really enjoyable way to see Melbourne from a different angle is the Yarra River cruise. Drifting through the heart of the city gives you a great mix of skyline, sporting precincts, green spaces and riverside architecture — it’s surprisingly calming compared to the bustle on land. I’d strongly recommend opting for the two-hour tour, as the one-hour option felt a little rushed. With more time on the water, you can properly relax, take in the views, and enjoy the commentary without constantly feeling like the return is just around the corner. There’s a bar onboard too — simple but perfectly functional — and enjoying a cold beer while cruising…”

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

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

Compare Sydney’s SEA LIFE, Wild Life, Madame Tussauds, and Tower Eye with a flexible 60-day combo pass that saves money.

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

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3.Famous Melbourne City Bike Tour

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

See Melbourne by bike, from Yarra River paths and laneways to the MCG and Shrine, with a local guide and small group of eight.

“What a great tour of Melbourne! Murray and the staff were great in getting the bikes ready. The tour of beautiful Melbourne was made even better by our guide's knowledgeable commentary and entertaining stories. Traveling by bike is a wonderful way to see the city.”

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

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

See Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, The Rocks, and eastern suburbs on a small-group half-day tour with hotel pickup.

“We were picked up on time at our hotel and proceeded on a tour of the highlights of Sydney by Vic. Vic was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Sydney and also very personable. Water was provided on the trip. Our tour saw everything advertised as well as a little bit more. We enjoyed the trip immensely and would strongly recommend it.”

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5.Perth East Foreshore and City Segway Tour

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

Review the Perth East Foreshore Segway Tour, with Swan River views, city landmarks, patient guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Really enjoyed the experience. The guide was both knowledgeable and friendly. Thoroughly recommend this”

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

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

Float over Melbourne at dawn for skyline views, MCG sightings, a peaceful one-hour flight, and an optional Windsor Hotel breakfast.

“Great information before fantastic flight. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Dan and Thor were great. I know a lot more about hot air ballooning now and will encourage people to have a go😊”

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

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

See Brisbane glow from the river on a 90-minute sunset cruise with Story Bridge views, a free charcuterie board, music, and onboard drinks.

“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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8.Melbourne City Cruise with Tea, Coffee, and Commentary

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

Compare Melbourne’s Gardens and Ports cruises, with skyline views, live commentary, panoramic windows, and complimentary tea or coffee.

“The cruise was lovely and the captain was very informative with the land marks.”

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9.3-Hour City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 179 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

See Hobart’s historic waterfront, Battery Point, Cascade Gardens, Rosny Hill, and the Botanical Gardens on a guided 3-hour city tour.

“Christian was fantastic . Very knowledgeable very funny and very helpful.. loved the experience”

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10.City Walking Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 1h 30m · from $31

Explore Adelaide’s landmarks, laneways, history, and food culture on a lively 90-minute walking tour led by a passionate local guide.

“Kat was great. She did an amazing job describing Adelaide including some of the lesser known things like the Beatles visit and the story behind Queen Adelaide. Thoroughly enjoyed it!”

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11.48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 49 reviews · 2 days · from $38

Explore Hobart by open-top bus with 20 stops, multilingual commentary, and 48 hours to visit Salamanca, Battery Point, Cascade Brewery, and more.

“I've always liked and done the hop on hop off bus when ever I visit a different city as it always showcase the best of the city. I highly recommend doing this on your first day in Hobart so as to know which places you want to go to for the rest of your trip.”

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12.City, Adelaide Hills Villages, and Hahndorf Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $118

Explore Adelaide, Mount Lofty, Hahndorf, and the Adelaide Hills in one useful day tour with local commentary and free time to wander.

“We were able to see a lot of Adelaide in a short time and was given enough time to have lunch at Central Market to break Uupthe day … highlight was Handhorf German town … well worth it if pressed for time”

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13.Adelaide City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

See Adelaide’s cultural precinct, North Adelaide, St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide Oval, and the National Wine Centre in three hours.

“the guide was knowledgeable, and I just felt that there weren't enough stops to look around. two stops and there was really nothing to look at but a smal.ten minute walk through National Wine Center. unimpressive, nice people, just a bit of nothing. nothing unusually or different. could have walked around for three hours and gotten a better feel for Adelaide. this bus tour should be closer to 30 dollars, nit over 50.00.”

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14.48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 2 days · from $60

Review of Hobart’s 48-hour City Loop and kunanyi/Mt Wellington tour, with summit views, hop-on stops, audio guides, value, timing, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed the hop on hop off bus in the morning and the Wellington tour in the afternoon. We got lucky with a beautiful day and really enjoyed it all.”

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