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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

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
Today 11.30am to 1.30pm
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition

Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition

Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects
Today 10am to 5pm
Sydney's convict colony – Walking history tour of The Rocks

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
Today 10.30am to 1pm
Bubble Planet

Bubble Planet

Step into a planet beyond your imagination with fantastical landscapes and the biggest ball pit you have ever seen!
Today 9am to 8pm
Christmas in July Lunch at NSW Parliament House Sydney

Christmas in July Lunch at NSW Parliament House Sydney

Enjoy a relaxed Christmas themed menu at the Strangers' restaurant overlooking the Domain Garden
Today 12pm to 3pm
Get Messy. Splatter Paint.

Get Messy. Splatter Paint.

Sydney's ultimate splatter paint experience
Today 9.30am to 5.30pm
Guided walks

Guided walks

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Today 10.30am to 12pm
Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter

Monster Jump at The Entertainment Quarter

Monster Jump and Sports Jump – Return to the Entertainment Quarter for July School Holidays
Today 10am to 4pm
NAIDOC Week Burrawa Climbs

NAIDOC Week Burrawa Climbs

Climb to the Summit with a First Nations guide and uncover Sydney’s Aboriginal history
Today 9am to 5pm
Spanish speaking City Tour - Sydney Auténtico

Spanish speaking City Tour - Sydney Auténtico

Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish
Today 2.30pm to 4.45pm
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 38-52

Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 38-52

Encounter Dating are hosting a Speed Dating event exclusively for singles aged 38-52 at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay.
Today 7pm to 9.30pm
Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour

Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Today 10.30am to 1pm
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.
Today 10am to 1.30pm
The Intelligence of Painting

The Intelligence of Painting

Spotlight the energy of contemporary painting in Australia today through the work of 14 Australian women artists.
Today 10am to 5pm
Whale Watching Cruises

Whale Watching Cruises

Cruise the open ocean in search of nature's most majestic creatures
Today 12pm to 3pm
Winter school holidays at BridgeClimb

Winter school holidays at BridgeClimb

Take in the stunning Sydney skyline and create unforgettable memories
Today 9am to 8pm
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories

Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories

Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
Today 6.30pm to 10pm
Tio's Darts Night

Tio's Darts Night

Free darts competition with big prizes
Today 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Behind the scenes glasshouse tour

Behind the scenes glasshouse tour

Discover the wonders of our tropical plant collection and rare plants not normally seen by the public
Tomorrow
Free guided highlights tour: Anzac Memorial

Free guided highlights tour: Anzac Memorial

Discover the personal stories, stunning Art Deco architecture and commemorative symbolism behind the Anzac Memorial.
Tomorrow
Bushrangers – Campfire Club

Bushrangers – Campfire Club

Children will learn the art of fire craft in this full day program
Tomorrow
History of The Archibald Prize

History of The Archibald Prize

Gain an insight into the controversies, scandals and secrets that surround Australia’s most important art prize.
Tomorrow
Introduction to Japanese tea ceremony workshop

Introduction to Japanese tea ceremony workshop

Experience the elegance of Chado in our Japanese tea ceremony workshop, where tradition and mindfulness meet
Tomorrow
Life Drawing on Wednesday

Life Drawing on Wednesday

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Tomorrow
Sunset spotlight tour

Sunset spotlight tour

Experience the Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light
Tomorrow
The art of Sydney tour

The art of Sydney tour

A walking and public transport tour that includes delicious food and promises to get your senses buzzing
Tomorrow
University of Sydney Indigenous Heritage Tour

University of Sydney Indigenous Heritage Tour

Join Koori guide and museum cultural heritage officer Uncle Jimmy Smith this NAIDOC week on a tour across the campus
Tomorrow
Weekly day trip

Weekly day trip

Everyone is welcome to join the Kings Cross Community Centre day trip for a great day out of town.
Tomorrow
Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour

Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour

Admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people
10 Jul 2025
Evening GPO Heritage Tour

Evening GPO Heritage Tour

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building
10 Jul 2025
Ghost Tour around the Rocks

Ghost Tour around the Rocks

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
10 Jul 2025
Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit

Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
10 Jul 2025
School Holiday Activity: A Day in the Life of a Soldier

School Holiday Activity: A Day in the Life of a Soldier

Visit the Anzac Memorial these school holidays for an interactive experience of a day in the life of a soldier.
10 Jul 2025
Speed dating Sydney | Ages 28-42

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.
10 Jul 2025
The Rocks Ghost Tour

The Rocks Ghost Tour

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
10 Jul 2025
Tuff Nutterz Sydney

Tuff Nutterz Sydney

Join Australia's top voted school holiday activity in the heart of Sydney for some winter FUN!
10 Jul 2025
The Rocks & Circular Quay Secret Bar Tour with stories

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.
10 Jul 2025
A Fresh Perspective 2025

A Fresh Perspective 2025

An annual presentation of outstanding graduates and emerging alumni
11 Jul 2025
Adam Taor Presents: Bodypedia

Adam Taor Presents: Bodypedia

Join Waverley Library for a humerus talk all about our anatomy.
11 Jul 2025
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
11 Jul 2025
Phantom Pursuit: Sydney Investigation Tour

Phantom Pursuit: Sydney Investigation Tour

Join us on a paranormal tour hunting for ghosts, poltergeists and strange encounters of the supernatural kind.
11 Jul 2025
Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

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.
11 Jul 2025
Sydney Bar Crawl

Sydney Bar Crawl

Experience the best of Sydney's nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl!
11 Jul 2025
Life Drawing Saturday morning

Life Drawing Saturday morning

Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
12 Jul 2025
Redfern & Chippendale street art & small bars tour

Redfern & Chippendale street art & small bars tour

Visit some of Redfern and Chippendale’s best small bars while discovering street art with an expert
12 Jul 2025
Secrets of the City Circle walking tour

Secrets of the City Circle walking tour

Discover hidden gems and untold stories of the city's train stations
12 Jul 2025
Sydney Calligraphy Workshop

Sydney Calligraphy Workshop

Discover Sydney's favourite calligraphy workshops hosted at our cute cafe + studio venue in Sydney!
12 Jul 2025
Sydney city historic walking tour

Sydney city historic walking tour

Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.
12 Jul 2025
Surry Hills and Darlinghurst Secret Bars & Stories Tour

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.
12 Jul 2025
Newtown food and street art small group tour

Newtown food and street art small group tour

Eat your way through Newtown while discovering the neighbourhood's best street art
13 Jul 2025
Family Tours

Family Tours

Bring your family along to explore the wonders of the State Library!
14 Jul 2025
Kids' floral crown workshop

Kids' floral crown workshop

The Grounds is the place to let little imaginations blossom these school holidays
14 Jul 2025
Jakey Pedro Exhibition

Jakey Pedro Exhibition

Art2Muse Gallery presents Jakey Pedro's new body of work
15 Jul 2025
Speed dating Sydney | Ages 55-69

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.
15 Jul 2025
Digging Up the Neighbourhood

Digging Up the Neighbourhood

Starting at Susannah Place, this walking tour explores some of the fascinating archaeological sites in The Rocks
16 Jul 2025
Singles dinner party Sydney | Ages 58+

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.
16 Jul 2025
Speed Dating Sydney | Ages 30-44

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
17 Jul 2025
AAA Sydney city walk

AAA Sydney city walk

Starting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney's CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guide
19 Jul 2025
Newtown & Enmore street art & small bars tour

Newtown & Enmore street art & small bars tour

Explore Newtown and Enmore Rd’s best small bars with a fun group while discovering street art
19 Jul 2025
Historic walking tours of Glebe

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
20 Jul 2025
Explore Egypt! A Day of Egyptology

Explore Egypt! A Day of Egyptology

Learn about Ancient Egyptian figures and handle real-life artefacts in this day-long school holiday program.
21 Jul 2025
Speed dating Sydney | ages 26-40

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
22 Jul 2025
Singles Party | Ages 26-45

Singles Party | Ages 26-45

Complimentary drink on arrival, a fun icebreaker and lots of awesome prizes
25 Jul 2025
AAA Chippendale walk

AAA Chippendale walk

Discover how this very old inner Sydney suburb has changed
26 Jul 2025
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia season opener

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
26 Jul 2025
Five Dock “Little Italy” Food Tour

Five Dock “Little Italy” Food Tour

Discover the delicious flavours of Sydney’s Little Italy in an immersive food tour
26 Jul 2025
Urban Cocktail Trail: Bondi Beach

Urban Cocktail Trail: Bondi Beach

Get Ready! The Urban Cocktail Trail is heading to Bondi for an incredible afternoon of bar-hopping & cocktail sipping!
26 Jul 2025
The Rocks to Barangaroo: Layers of Sydney

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
27 Jul 2025
Historic walking tours of Watsons Bay

Historic walking tours of Watsons Bay

Join us on a fascinating tour that unearths the rich secrets some of Sydney's most historical suburbs
27 Jul 2025
Secrets of Thaitown food tour

Secrets of Thaitown food tour

Sample Thai snacks, desserts and drinks while exploring Sydney’s Thaitown and learning about regions of Thai cuisine
27 Jul 2025
Jane Canfield: Elemental

Jane Canfield: Elemental

Art2Muse Gallery presents an exhibition of landscapes in oil and gouache by Jane Canfield
29 Jul 2025
City of Sydney online book club: NAIDOC Week

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.
31 Jul 2025
Historic Nights

Historic Nights

Calling all classic car and bike enthusiasts!
31 Jul 2025
Painting course: Watercolour

Painting course: Watercolour

Visual artist Matteo Bernasconi shares his extensive knowledge of painting
4 Aug 2025
Adventure Clues: Unlock The Rocks

Adventure Clues: Unlock The Rocks

Explore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic clues
4 Aug 2025
Twilight tours of the Anzac Memorial

Twilight tours of the Anzac Memorial

Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our twilight tours.
8 Aug 2025
Redfern Walk

Redfern Walk

Join this architecture walk which explores the transformation and changing landscape of Redfern's built environment
10 Aug 2025
Convict Sydney Walking Tour

Convict Sydney Walking Tour

Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.
13 Aug 2025
Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk

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
23 Aug 2025
From Potts Point to Elizabeth Bay Walk

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
30 Aug 2025
Manual Mode Made Easy workshop

Manual Mode Made Easy workshop

Learn an easy method to go from auto mode to manual mode on your camera.
6 Sep 2025
Once upon a crime in Paddington - A history walking tour

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
7 Sep 2025
Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories

Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories

Visit real crime scenes from the past and hear the stories behind the crimes
7 Sep 2025
McMahons Point Walk

McMahons Point Walk

Enjoy exploring and hearing about this lower northshore suburb of Sydney with Ben, an experienced AAA volunteer guide.
13 Sep 2025
Walk through time

Walk through time

Enjoy a 2-hour walk visiting landmark Sydney city buildings with a very knowledgeable AAA volunteer tour guide
17 Sep 2025
Camping 101

Camping 101

A nature-filled night of camping and outdoor activities
19 Sep 2025
AAA Ultimo: Architecture as art walk

AAA Ultimo: Architecture as art walk

Discover and learn about the area's colourful history and architecture,starting with the award-winning Powerhouse Museum
25 Oct 2025
Cancer Council NSW's 7 Bridges Walk

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.
26 Oct 2025
Dance Cruise Group

Dance Cruise Group

The ultimate dance group cruise lead by licensed Zumba instructors
31 Oct 2025
Melbourne Cup by the Bay

Melbourne Cup by the Bay

Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Jounieh – Where Fashion Meets Flavour
4 Nov 2025
The Jackson Melbourne Cup

The Jackson Melbourne Cup

Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in unmatched style on Sydney Harbour
4 Nov 2025
Boxing Day Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar

Boxing Day Dinner at Mode Kitchen & Bar

Come together with loved ones to celebrate with a decadent three-course dinner
25 Dec 2025
Boxing Day Cruises: Watch the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

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!
26 Dec 2025
New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

New Year's Eve 9pm Fireworks Cruise

Celebrate the family-friendly NYE fireworks from the best seat on Sydney Harbour
31 Dec 2025
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise

New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise

Watch the spectacular midnight fireworks in a prime position on Sydney Harbour
31 Dec 2025
NYE cruise on luxury motor yacht

NYE cruise on luxury motor yacht

Enjoy luxury on Sydney Harbour, free flowing champagne, fine wine, onboard chef and the best views
31 Dec 2025
Australia Day Ferrython & Harbour Parade Cruise

Australia Day Ferrython & Harbour Parade Cruise

See the Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, Australia Day Regatta and Defence aerial displays over Sydney Harbour.
26 Jan 2026
Australia Day Fireworks Cruise

Australia Day Fireworks Cruise

See a series of dazzling fireworks displays around the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
26 Jan 2026