Tours & experiences

Climb during Vivid Sydney and see Sydney in a new light

Discover the stories of the Hyde Park Barracks through a self-guided Mandarin-language tour

An immersive new exhibition of how people of the future will experience Holocaust survivor memory

Celebrating Gooseberry's life and triumph in the face of adversity.

Take a self-guided walk of street art by Sydney's best female street artists

Take in the wonder of Sydney Harbour on this 2-hour cruise as we journey through the Vivid Festival of Light

Be immersed in a gallery, learning from artists and creating your own art piece

Step aboard a Vivid Sydney cruise to immerse yourself in this festival of lights, music, ideas and food.

Indulge in Luke Nguyen's tasting menu this Vivid

A one-of-a-kind iconic photography experience

Think 'The Amazing Race', outdoor escape room and a walking tour with an adrenaline rush

Learn how to make 2 cocktails and 2 types of homemade dumplings

Exclusive cruises for a minimum 40 guests from $150pp

Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.

A unique 1-hour cruise on Sydney Harbour

Join us on a fascinating tour that unearths the rich secrets some of Sydney's most historical suburbs.

More than 200 years old, the Hyde Park Barracks provides an extraordinary new way to experience history

Hyper Karting are launching Hyper Reality; an all new immersive free roam virtual reality arena

Beat the crowds and surround yourself with 360° views of the Vivid lights on a glass boat cruise.

Begin your journey under our glowing tree canopies filled with colour, and stroll beneath larger-than-life flowers

Walk and learn adventure. This is a fun way to learn features of your phone for creative photography.

Fall in love with Sydney all over again.

Explore Sydney's secret sights, an interactive tour, treasure hunt-style

One of the most comprehensive retrospectives of Steve McCurry's career

Sydney Harbour with a delicious seafood & carvery buffet, live music and spectacular harbour views in the world!

Uncover untold stories, anecdotes and history – the magic beneath the sails

An exciting new culinary experience

Board a beautiful catamaran and experience all the sights and sounds of Vivid Sydney from a beautiful harbour location.

Spend your night under the shining lights at the ultimate height

Escape the crowds and admire the Vivid Sydney highlights from the comfort of a cruise!

Beat the crowds and relax as we cruise Sydney Harbour, immersed in a symphony of dynamic colours.

Join us on our Vivid Sydney cruises for a sensory adventure on Sydney Harbour, minus the crowds

Take a front-row seat and enjoy unparalleled views as our harbour city ignites the light with Vivid Sydney.

See the major event that is recognised as the largest of its kind in the world

Vivid Sydney Lights Official On-Water Dining Experiences

Vivid Sydney Official Vivid Light Cruises

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while hearing stories of Chinese-Australians and stories of Chinatown

Sydney's Ultimate Splatter Paint Studio - Bondi Junction

Eat your way through Newtown while discovering the neighbourhood's best street art

Take a self-guided walk of street art by one of Sydney's most prolific street artists, Scottie Marsh

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions

Capture Vivid Sydney from a unique and unbeatable vantage point

Treat your eyes to the Lighting of the Sails and the light installations at Circular Quay and The Rocks aboard an authentic paddlewheeler

We are bringing NDIS participants the ultimate Vivid Sydney Experience with three exciting packages to choose from

Meet first, match later with Encounter Dating

A social group for photographers to have fun and learn how to get better at creative photography.

Experience the celebration of music, dance and love paired with splendid waterfront dining

Drink, dine and discover on Sydney's most unique bar crawl - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.

Enjoy arrival canapés, a habour cruise and a delicious 3 course meal at Ventuno Walsh Bay

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with Fullerton Hotel's resident guide

Learn how to sculpt glass with flame in this glass blowing class for beginners or intermediates

This is life drawing in an intimate and quite beautiful space. It’s a gentler, more social approach.

Drink, dine and discover on Sydney's most unique bar crawl - focusing on the best bars in the Rocks and Circular Quay.

Learn the beginner's Kintsugi method in just 2 hours

Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney's CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide

A free guided walking tour of public art in Chinatown

Learn how to make cocktails and enjoy a delicious banquet afterwards

Explore a UTS project that maps the history and practices of water around Green Square

Join the captain and crew of tall ship Duyfken for a spectacular sail on Sydney Harbour

Learn how to take quality photos with your smartphone

Delve into the history and construction

Womxn-only creative workshop hosted by The Georgie Collective in partnership with florist CumquatMaybyMJ.

Get off the beaten track to see a different side of Sydney!

Drink, dine and discover on a bar crawl like no other! Perfect for locals, this is a fun and unique night out

Learn how to make two DIY Kokedamas at home

The ultimate retro gaming event!

Explore the main styles and types of Japan's drink of the Gods

Meet other singles in a relaxed, friendly environment

Enjoy a 2-hour walk with a trained AAA guide and see how heritage and contemporary architecture co-exist in harmony

Experience a twilight adventure in this spine-tingling storytelling event

Join a tour of our urban farm

Celebrity chefs takeover the Harbour during Vivid Sydney curating dining experiences to set your taste buds alight.

Bamboozle Room hosts the first burlesque brunch- go bottomless of not!

Sightseeing Cruises

Meet other singles in a relaxed, friendly environment

Meet other singles in a relaxed, friendly environment

Experience this special yearly phenomenon

The Art Gallery of New South Wales and Bangarra Dance Theatre invite you to an exclusive evening of art, food and dance.

The greatest love story ever told.

Discover how this very old inner Sydney suburb has changed

A 1 day writers festival that explores fantasy, science-fiction, dystopia, horror, and more

Hands-on cooking masterclass at Viand

Spend the morning in the beautiful Botanic Garden, learning how to wrangle vines, twigs and leaves into a woven basket.

Feel-good fiction author Amber Jakeman with ABC producer Vanessa Gorman

A 5-act dining experience

Discover what the night sky teaches you

Vote for your favourite stand-up comedians. The winning comedian gets cash!

Join Peter Pan and the Lost Boys on this one of a kind immersive adventure to a place where you'll never grow old!

Within a community, how can we build a society of the self?

Encounter Dating are hosting a Singles After-Work Drinks at The Argyle in The Rocks

For visitors who are learning Auslan

Have You Been Naughty Or Nice? Because Tinseltown Is Coming To Town

Lend a hand to plant bush food and habitat displays in the orchard.

Join us in celebrating National NAIDOC Week (2-9 July 2023) with additional Burrawa Climbs.

Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18

Meet first, match later with Encounter Dating

Experience the Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light

Join us in learning how to make a dream catcher at your own pace

The return of the world-renowned competition from 5 to 22 July, with preliminaries at Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Join our experienced rangers for a fascinating spotlight walk to see how the park transforms when the sun goes down.

Learn how to use time to photograph Coogee Beach! Long exposures, timelapse and short videos!

Join our knowledgeable guides for a tour of the historical Camellia living collection.

We celebrate tea with an extra special cuppa, performed in the Japanese chado or way of the tea.

Courtesy of Nationwide Curating & WOTSO Workspace Pyrmont.

Encounter Dating are hosting a singles after-work drinks at The Argyle in The Rocks

A night of fun and flirtation at the Royal Hotel in Paddington

Enjoy this exclusive experience where you will be able to chat to the curator as they take you through the exhibition.

Hosted in the heart of Darling Harbour over four spectacular days and nights.

Discover and learn about the area's colourful history and architecture,starting with the award-winning Powerhouse Museum

Venture through the gardens led by our volunteer guides and learn about the medicinal and healing properties of plants.

Join this architecture walk which explores the transformation and changing landscape of Redfern's built environment.

Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide

A nature-filled night of camping and outdoor activities

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a ninety-minute walk with a trained AAA volunteer

The stand up comedian brings the Al Dente World Tour to Australia

Hidden identities and unrequited love

Celebrate the race that stops the nation aboard Sydney's Harbour Spirit

Experience the capstone Mahler event of the year with the AWO and Alexander Briger

Join us for a Summer Christmas Day Cruise in Sydney onboard Sydney 2000

Enjoy Silver Spirit Sydney, our luxury motor yacht

Watch the spectacular Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Experience the excitement of the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Follow the Sydney to Hobart Fleet to Bondi

Pack a Family Picnic this Boxing Day

Cruise aboard Sydney’s most prestigious ship for the harbour spectacular

Pack your picnic and join us for the most affordable Sydney Harbour cruise

Spectacular Sydney Harbour cruise aboard an impressive luxury catamaran

Make this New Year’s Eve your best ever and secure your spot onboard The Jackson

Sydney Harbour Australia Day Dinner Cruise with Gourmet Grazing Station & drinks package

Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and see a Ferrython race, aerial displays, tall ships and a sailing regatta