Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Cruise by Captain Cook
Sydney, Australia
FromA$65
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
Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise
Sydney, Australia
FromA$29
Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour
Sydney, Australia
FromA$50
Captain Cook 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney, Australia
FromA$49
Premium Multi-Course Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney, Australia
FromA$109
6-Course Gold Dinner Cruise Sydney
Sydney, Australia
FromA$202.50
Thunder Thrill Ride: 30 Mins Experience
Sydney, Australia
FromA$85
Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Sydney, Australia
FromA$23
Blue Mountains Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Scenic World Pass
Sydney, Australia
FromA$55
Blue Mountains Explorer Bus Tour
Sydney, Australia
FromA$10
Luxury Gold Penfolds 6-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney, Australia
FromA$269.10
Captain Cook Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise
Sydney, Australia
FromA$82
Blue Mountains Scenic World Tickets
Sydney, Australia
FromA$62.52
Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry Pass
Sydney, Australia
FromA$125
Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise
Sydney, Australia
FromA$75
Tandem Skydive at Wollongong Beach
Sydney, Australia
FromA$498.75
Sydney Multi-Attraction Pass
Sydney, Australia
FromA$54
Featherdale Wildlife Park Tickets
Sydney, Australia
FromA$49
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Sydney, Australia
FromA$44
Captain Cook 3 or 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney, Australia
FromA$49
Multi-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney, Australia
FromA$129
Tandem Skydive at Newcastle Beach
Sydney, Australia
FromA$436.25
Taronga Zoo Tickets
Sydney, Australia
FromA$51
Sydney Harbour High Tea Sightseeing Cruise
Sydney, Australia
FromA$109
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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.