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Discover tours and experiences in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.
Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour
Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people
Guided Ride: Water Stories -Tracing Green Square’s waterways
Saddle up and join a guided bicycle ride exploring the history of the waterways and wetlands around Green Square
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition
Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects
Sydney's convict colony – Walking history tour of The Rocks
Explore this city's notorious colonial beginnings as we unpack it's colourful convict heritage in the Rocks & Quay
A Czar is Born
To outdo a rival, publisher Mr Swanson hires an impostor to pose as famed author Francois Duchamp at a major book launch
Australiana Tours: Free Sydney history walking tour
A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists
Diena Georgetti: The Civilisation of the Abstract
The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission
Five Dock “Little Italy” Food Tour
Discover the delicious flavours of Sydney’s Little Italy in an immersive food tour
Gallop Through the Ages with Lladró Sydney
Join us for a wild ride at Gallop Through The Ages - celebrating the evolution of the artistic depictions of horses!
Guided highlights tour: Anzac Memorial
Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.
Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Life Drawing Saturday morning
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
McMahons Point Walk
Enjoy exploring and hearing about this lower northshore suburb of Sydney with Ben, an experienced AAA volunteer guide.
Meet the Bees – Guided Tour of the Centennial Park Bees
Ever wondered what it’s like inside a beehive? Join our beekeeper for a behind-the-scenes experience at Centennial Park
Nature Journaling at Sydney
Experience the enchanting beauty of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney through the refined practice of nature journaling.
Newtown & Enmore street art & small bars tour
Explore Newtown and Enmore Rd’s best small bars with a fun group while discovering street art
Off Broadway Hub at Eternity Playhouse
In the heart of our Eastern Precinct, bringing mainstage spectacle and indie flair to the Eternity Playhouse
Short & tweet bird watching tour Sydney
Urban birdwatching at its best – Discover Sydney’s iconic birdlife
Spanish speaking City Tour - Sydney Auténtico
Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish
Spritz or swallow: bottomless brunch and drag show
Two hours of frocking good fun on the Burdekin Rooftop!
Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour
Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Sydney city historic walking tour
Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour
Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.
The Rocks Ghost Tour
A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
Whale Watching Cruises
Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures
Woodfire 2025
Gallery LNL’s annual survey of leading contemporary woodfired ceramics
Surry Hills and Darlinghurst Secret Bars & Stories Tour
Drink and discover on Sydney's best nightlife tour! Perfect for locals, this is a fun and unique night out.
Sydney Bar Crawl
Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl!
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
Introduction to Japanese tea ceremony workshop
Experience the elegance of Chado in our Japanese tea ceremony workshop, where tradition and mindfulness meet
Newtown food and street art small group tour
Eat your way through Newtown while discovering the neighbourhood's best street art
Full day birdwatching & Sydney culture
Discover Sydney's diverse ecosystems, from 6:15am to 7:30pm, in search of extraordinary birdlife!
Bush school: Connect children to nature
Get your kids moving, creating, and thinking in a stimulating outdoor environment
Free Sydney Photo Challenge event – The Rocks
Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos
Short day birdwatching & Sydney culture
Discover Sydney’s diverse ecosystems, from sunrise to 3/3:30pm, in search of extraordinary birdlife
Visit the 2025 veteran artist in residence Hugh Semple
Visit 2025 Veteran Artist in Residence Hugh Semple as he practices his art.
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories
Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
Weekly day trip
Everyone is welcome to join the Kings Cross Community Centre day trip for a great day out of town.
Blue Mountains Birdwatching Adventure
Discover Sydney's Blue Mountains NP. From 6:15am to 7:30pm, in search of extraordinary birdlife!
Life Drawing on Wednesday
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Make Your Own Resin D&D Dice Workshop
Craft your own D&D dice in this resin art class! All materials are included, and no experience is needed.
Walk through time
Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide
Evening GPO Heritage Tour
Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building
Ghosts, Grog & The Rocks: Haunted Pubs & Cellar Tour
Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
Speed dating for professionals ages 30-45
Meet and mingle with stylish singles like yourself in a trendy lounge bar
The Rocks & Circular Quay Secret Bar Tour with stories
Drink and discover on Sydney's best nightlife tour - focusing on the Rocks and Circular Quay every Thursday night.
Gentlemen and Players Act I
Stroll from Fitzroy Gardens through the side streets of ‘Woolloomooloo Hill’
Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Join an buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour.
Sound Bath With Cats
Join us for a relaxing sound bath experience surrounded by adorable cats - the purrfect way to unwind and destress!
Urban Odyssey: Secrets of Sydney's City Streets
Exploring Colonial and Contemporary Sydney from the inside out.
Exploring Sydney by Cycleway
A free 10km guided ride showcasing Sydney’s cycleways and bike-friendly streets.
Kings, Queens & Clubs of The Cross – Walking history tour
2.5 hour history walking tour of old Kings Cross led by a Sydney crime historian
Oxford Street Nightlife Tour with a Drag Queen
Get ready for a fun night on Oxford Street, the heart of Sydney’s LGBTQ+ scene, hosted by a fabulous drag queen!
Redfern & Chippendale street art & small bars tour
Visit some of Redfern and Chippendale’s best small bars while discovering street art with an expert
Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Australian Debut 2025
Shanghai Chinese Orchestra debuts at Sydney Opera House with New Oriental Chinese Music Scene
Tok Stori with an Elder: Papua New Guinea
For a cultural experience, Elders Auntie Lynn & Mena Joyce host a traditional tok stori (talk) at the Australian Museum
The Rocks to Barangaroo: Layers of Sydney
Enjoy a 2-hour walk with a trained guide and see how heritage and contemporary architecture co-exist in harmony
Historic walking tours of Glebe
Come along for an informative tour that delves into the heritage fabric of some of Sydney's most historical suburbs
Secrets of Thaitown food tour
Sample Thai snacks, desserts and drinks while exploring Sydney’s Thaitown and learning about regions of Thai cuisine
Painting course: Watercolour
Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
Lindesay After Dark
Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of this stunning Georgian property
Spirits of The Rocks: Sydney’s Dark Past
Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter
Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for September School Holidays
Guided Ride: Inner West to New Oxford Street Cycleway
A guided ride from Newtown to the New Oxford Street Cycleway, showcasing Sydney’s separated cycleways and shared paths.
Glebe Art in the Park with the Glebe Art Society
Paint, draw or sketch on the beautiful Glebe foreshore!
Historic walking tours of Watsons Bay
Join us on a fascinating tour that unearths the rich secrets some of Sydney's most historical suburbs
Gargoyles & Grotesques: University of Sydney heritage tours
Free daily heritage tours of the University of Sydney Quadrangle
Gargoyles and Grotesques: Quadrangle Tours
Celebrate the University of Sydney’s 175th anniversary with free heritage tours
Spring storytime 0 to 5 years
A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories.
Youth school holiday program October 2025
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Street Eats Harbour Treats
Dynamic city orientation tour, featuring history, architecture, a delicious foodie stop & sunset harbour cruise to finish
Sunset spotlight tour
Experience the Royal Botanic Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light
Gong Bath at Yoga Nilaya
Deeply relax in this unique experience, a special Gong Bath at Yoga Nilaya in Leichardt!
Women's guided ride and swim: Erskineville to Marrinawi Cove
Pack your bathers and ride your bike to outdoor city swim spot, Marrinawi Cove, Barangaroo.
Craft MONTH at Primrose Park Art and Craft Centre
Material Intelligence explored across a wide range of craft and design disciplines at this lively community hub.
Aqua Sculpt – Outdoor Floating Sound Bath Meditation
Immerse yourself into a sound bath like no other and drift into pure relaxation on the sea.
Phone photography – Coogee Beach – Playing with Time
Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach
Digging Up the Neighbourhood
Starting at Susannah Place, this walking tour explores some of the fascinating archaeological sites in The Rocks
Jayanto Tan: No Friends But The Ghost (Ceng Beng)
Still life installation of clay and cloth considering race, class, migration and identity.
Phantom Pursuit: Sydney Investigation Tour
Join us on a paranormal tour hunting for ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters of the supernatural kind.
Urban Cocktail Trail - Surry Hills
Grab your mates and set off to explore some of Surry Hills's best bars on the self-guided urban cocktail trail
THE TWILIGHT SAGA Movie Marathon
Sink your teeth into the entire Twilight Saga back on the big screen in an epic all day movie marathon!
Speed dating Sydney | Ages 28-42
Encounter Dating are hosting a Speed Dating event for singles aged 28-42 at The Crows Nest Hotel in Neutral Bay.
Sonic Spaces at Hyde Park Barracks
Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces
Explore the Glebe to Ultimo cycleway
Experience a key connection making it easier for people to ride around the city.
Visible Mending with Leah Giblin at Susannah Place
Join MHNSW curator Anna Cossu and clothing and textile artist Leah Giblin, for a fascinating visible mending workshop.
Guided Ride: USYD, UTS & TAFE to the City
A free 8 km guided ride. Together we’ll showcase some of Sydney’s best cycleways and bike-friendly connections.
AAA Ultimo: Architecture as art walk
Discover and learn about the area's colourful history and architecture,starting with the award-winning Powerhouse Museum
Cancer Council NSW's 7 Bridges Walk
28km, 7 bridges, one spectacular harbour. Take on the greatest walk of all this October 26, to help tackle cancer.
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Dance Cruise Group
The ultimate dance group cruise lead by licensed Zumba instructors
A Chandon Christmas on Sydney Harbour
Gather your besties and cruise aboard The Jackson
Phone Photography – Exploring Balmain (Birrabirragal)
Develop your creative Smartphone photography skills while exploring Balmain
Melbourne Cup by the Bay
Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Jounieh – Where Fashion Meets Flavour
The Jackson Melbourne Cup
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in unmatched style on Sydney Harbour
Convict Sydney Walking Tour
Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.
2025 Sydney International On-Water Boat Show
Step aboard for the ultimate on-water boating experience at the Sydney International On-Water Boat Show!
Christmas Party Cruises In Sydney
Stunning harbour views + gourmet meal + unlimited beverages + festive add-ons + attractive offers
Twilight tours of the Anzac Memorial
Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our twilight tours.
Christmas Party Cruises
Save Up To $95pp On Christmas Party Lunch & Dinner Cruises
Clearview Christmas Party Cruises
Celebrate with your group aboard a premium glass boat with deluxe menus, unlimited drinks & festive add-ons.
Magistic Christmas Party Cruises
Harbour views. Multi-cuisine buffet meal. Unlimited beverages. Festive Christmas add-ons.
Showboat Christmas Party Cruises
Live cabaret show + 3-course gourmet dinner + unlimited drinks + festive add ons
Once upon a crime in Paddington - A history walking tour
A twisted true crime exploration of Paddington's peculiar past, terrace lined streets and historic corner pubs
Stop Calling Us Dinosaurs guided walk
From how the earliest land plants survived, to the dominance of flowering plants, and learn about plant evolution.
Redfern Walk
Join this architecture walk which explores the transformation and changing landscape of Redfern's built environment
Christmas High Tea, Shangri-La Sydney
Your festive cheer served one tantalising tier at a time
Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk
Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a two hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer
Christmas lunch at NSW Parliament House Sydney
Enjoy a relaxed Christmas themed menu at the Strangers' restaurant overlooking the Domain Garden
Manual Mode Made Easy workshop
Learn an easy method to go from auto mode to manual mode on your camera.
Christmas Eve Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar
Celebrate Christmas Eve with a sumptious feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney Christmas Day Cruise
A festive celebration on the water
Boxing Day Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar
Come together with loved ones to celebrate with a decadent three-course dinner
Christmas Day Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar
Celebrate Christmas Day with an unforgettable festive dinner
Christmas Day lunch at Altitude, Shangri-La Sydney
Enjoy Christmas lunch with a spectacular Sydney views.
Christmas Day Lunch at Mode Kitchen & Bar
Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive buffet delight.
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney Boxing Day Cruise
Front row seat to the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Boxing Day cruise: Sydney to Hobart yacht race tickets
Enjoy Silver Spirit Sydney, our luxury motor yacht
Boxing Day Cruises: Watch the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Front row seats to watch the race start in the harbour and chase the fleet out of the heads!
Celebration at the End of the Wharf – NYE 25/26
The best LGBT+ New Year's Eve Party on Sydney Harbour
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour
New Year’s Eve All-Inclusive Cruise: Karisma 2
Celebrate NYE on Karisma 2 with all-inclusive dining, drinks, DJ entertainment and spectacular fireworks views.
New Year’s Eve at Bennie’s Cafe & Bistro Circular Quay
If you’re looking for an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration with a view this year, head to Bennie’s Cafe Circular Quay.
New Year's Eve at Luna Lu & Bar Lulu 2025
This New Year's Eve take a front-row seat at Luna Lu and Bar Lulu and see Sydney glitz into 2026.
New Year's Eve by the Harbour at Wahlburgers Opera Quays
Enjoy unmatched views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as we celebrate 2025 in style
New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Dinner Cruise: Sydney 2000
Cruise aboard Sydney’s most prestigious ship for the harbour spectacular
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise
Watch the spectacular midnight fireworks in a prime position on Sydney Harbour
NYE cruise on luxury motor yacht
Enjoy luxury on Sydney Harbour, free flowing champagne, fine wine, onboard chef and the best views
Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise 2025
6-hour all-inclusive New Year’s Eve cruise with 360° rooftop views, roaming canapés, open bar & DJ. Limited tickets
Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise – all inclusive
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour and enjoy the fireworks, with food and drinks included
Tour & High Tea at Parliament House
Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.
Australia Day Ferrython & Harbour Parade Cruise
See the Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, Australia Day Regatta and Defence aerial displays over Sydney Harbour.
Australia Day Fireworks Cruise
See a series of dazzling fireworks displays around the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
SailGP spectator cruise 2026 Sydney Harbour
All-inclusive on-water package with premium hospitality