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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.
Guided tours at the Parliament of NSW
Visit Australia's oldest Parliament and take a seat where laws are made in a free guided tour
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
Youth in the City – July school holiday program
Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18
Bubble Planet
Step into a planet beyond your imagination with fantastical landscapes and the biggest ball pit you have ever seen!
Christmas in July Lunch at NSW Parliament House Sydney
Enjoy a relaxed Christmas themed menu at the Strangers' restaurant overlooking the Domain Garden
Crafting with Nature: Secret Sculptures Workshop
Explore the magic of nature this winter
Diena Georgetti: The Civilisation of the Abstract
The MCA's 2025 Circular Quay Foyer Wall Commission
Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter
Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for July School Holidays
Short day birdwatching & Sydney culture
Discover Sydney’s diverse ecosystems, from sunrise to 3/3:30pm, in search of extraordinary birdlife
Spanish speaking City Tour - Sydney Auténtico
Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish
Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour
Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour
Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.
Tails from the Coasts
Debuting at the Australian Museum, discover a culturally significant collection of natural history watercolour paintings
The Intelligence of Painting
Spotlight the energy of contemporary painting in Australia today through the work of 14 Australian women artists.
Tuff Nutterz Sydney
Join Australia's top voted school holiday activity in the heart of Sydney for some winter FUN!
Whale Watching Cruises
Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures
Winter school holidays at BridgeClimb
Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories
Speed dating Sydney | Ages 55-69
Encounter Dating are hosting a Speed Dating event exclusively for singles aged 55-69 at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay.
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories
Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
Free guided highlights tour: Anzac Memorial
Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.
Bushrangers – Campfire Club
Children will learn the art of fire craft in this full day program
Digging Up the Neighbourhood
Starting at Susannah Place, this walking tour explores some of the fascinating archaeological sites in The Rocks
Full day birdwatching & Sydney culture
Discover Sydney's diverse ecosystems, 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
Sunset spotlight tour
Experience the Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light
The art of Sydney tour
A walking and public transport tour that includes delicious food and promises to get your senses buzzing
Weekly day trip
Everyone is welcome to join the Kings Cross Community Centre day trip for a great day out of town.
Singles dinner party Sydney | Ages 58+
Encounter Dating is hosting a singles dinner party exclusively for ages 58+ at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay.
Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour
Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people
Evening GPO Heritage Tour
Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building
Ghost Tour around the Rocks
Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit
Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 30-44
Encounter Dating are hosting a Speed Dating event exclusively for singles aged 30-44 at The Crows Nest Hotel
The Rocks Ghost Tour
A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
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.
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
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.
Sydney Bar Crawl
Experience the best of Sydney's nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl!
AAA Sydney city walk
Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney's CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide
Australiana Tours: Free Sydney history walking tour
A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists
Life Drawing Saturday morning
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Newtown & Enmore street art & small bars tour
Explore Newtown and Enmore Rd’s best small bars with a fun group while discovering street art
Short & tweet bird watching tour Sydney
Urban birdwatching at its best – Discover Sydney’s iconic birdlife
Sydney city historic walking tour
Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.
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.
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
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
Explore Egypt! A Day of Egyptology
Learn about Ancient Egyptian figures and handle real-life artefacts in this day-long school holiday program.
Free Sydney Photo Challenge event – The Rocks
Walk around Sydney's "The Rocks" area while taking photos
Mutti Confession Sessions
A pop-up packed with pasta, passion, and a whole lot of tomato-fuelled love.
Speed dating Sydney | ages 26-40
Encounter Dating are hosting a Speed Dating event for singles aged 26-40 at The Greenwood Hotel in North Sydney
Behind the scenes glasshouse tour
Discover the wonders of our tropical plant collection and rare plants not normally seen by the public
Singles Party | Ages 26-45
Complimentary drink on arrival, a fun icebreaker and lots of awesome prizes
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia season opener
Kick off Sydney’s offshore sailing season with a harbour cruise, live race view & party at CYCA – 26 July
Five Dock “Little Italy” Food Tour
Discover the delicious flavours of Sydney’s Little Italy in an immersive food tour
Lights, Camera, Sydney: The Movie Walking Tour
Discover where Hollywood meets filming Down Under!
Redfern & Chippendale street art & small bars tour
Visit some of Redfern and Chippendale’s best small bars while discovering street art with an expert
Secrets of the City Circle walking tour
Discover hidden gems and untold stories of the city's train stations
Urban Cocktail Trail: Bondi Beach
Get Ready! The Urban Cocktail Trail is heading to Bondi for an incredible afternoon of bar-hopping & cocktail sipping!
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
Hidden Sydney Laneway Walk for International Students
New to Sydney? Want to explore the city and meet new people?
Historic walking tours of Watsons Bay
Join us on a fascinating tour that unearths the rich secrets some of Sydney's most historical suburbs
Puppy Yoga Sydney
Weekly puppy yoga sessions in Sydney combining gentle movement with real puppies. Feel good, unwind, and connect.
Secrets of Thaitown food tour
Sample Thai snacks, desserts and drinks while exploring Sydney’s Thaitown and learning about regions of Thai cuisine
Tabletop games afternoon, 16 years +
Play fun contemporary favourites with fellow gamers in the city
Jane Canfield: Elemental
Art2Muse Gallery presents an exhibition of landscapes in oil and gouache by Jane Canfield
Speed dating Darling Harbour | Ages 32-45
Meet first, match later with Encounter Dating
Speed dating Darling Harbour | Ages 42-55
Meet first, match later with Encounter Dating
City of Sydney online book club: NAIDOC Week
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Private Collection of Gandhara
Jianguo Ren & Li Zhang Private Collection of Gandhara
Circular Economy Club: We’re in a pickle
Join us for ‘We’re in a Pickle’, a lively, hands-on event exploring how creativity can help keep products in circulation
Phone photography – Coogee Beach – Playing with Time
Learn time-based photo/video techniques at Coogee Beach
Painting course: Watercolour
Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
Adventure Clues: Unlock The Rocks
Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues
Visit the 2025 veteran artist in residence Hugh Semple
Visit 2025 Veteran Artist in Residence Hugh Semple as he practices his art.
After dinner walking group for older people photo exhibition
Would you like to be active & make friends while seeing the city at night?
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 28-42
Encounter Dating are hosting a speed dating event exclusively for singles aged 28-42 at The Crows Nest Hotel.
Phantom Pursuit: Sydney Investigation Tour
Join us on a paranormal tour hunting for ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters of the supernatural kind.
Twilight tours of the Anzac Memorial
Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our twilight tours.
Urban Odyssey: Secrets of Sydney's City Streets
Exploring Colonial and Contemporary Sydney from the inside out.
Sydney Science Trail: Community Day
A free one-day science bonanza jam-packed with shows and activities for kids of all ages
Wentworth Mausoleum walking tour
Join us for a walking tour to the rarely opened Wentworth Mausoleum
Redfern Walk
Join this architecture walk which explores the transformation and changing landscape of Redfern's built environment
Convict Sydney Walking Tour
Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.
Paint & Sip Paint Your Own Tarot Card
A brush in one hand, a tarot card in the other, and a whole lot of magic in the middle.
18th Century Unpacked: Haydn in London | Andrew Ford & AHE
A relaxed music/talk series at the State Library of NSW
Sonic Spaces at Hyde Park Barracks
Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces
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
Sydney Open Symposium
Join Sydney Open Symposium and hear from leading industry experts from architecture, design, placemaking and heritage.
From Potts Point to Elizabeth Bay Walk
Enjoy a leisurely two hour walk around the gentrified Potts Point area with a trained AAA volunteer tour guide
Manual Mode Made Easy workshop
Learn an easy method to go from auto mode to manual mode on your camera.
Phone Photography – Exploring Balmain (Birrabirragal)
Develop your creative Smartphone photography skills while exploring Balmain
Father’s Day lunch at Amora Jamison Sydney
Treat your dad to a memorable father's day celebration
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
Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories
Visit real crime scenes from the past and hear the stories behind the crimes
McMahons Point Walk
Enjoy exploring and hearing about this lower northshore suburb of Sydney with Ben, an experienced AAA volunteer guide.
Walk through time
Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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
Christmas Eve Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar
Celebrate Christmas Eve with a sumptious feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar
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 Mode Kitchen & Bar
Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive buffet delight.
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 NYE 25/26: MCA Sculpture Terrace
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 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
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