Circular Quay

Geographical district
★ 4.8 (89K+ reviews) • 256K+ booked
Circular Quay is the lively center of Sydney, between two of Australia's iconic landmarks: the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Known for its main ferry terminal, it's the best starting point to see the city's amazing attractions. You can begin your adventure by hopping on a ferry to exciting places like Watsons Bay or Taronga Zoo for a fun day out. As you explore, don't forget to take a walk to the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. The museum showcases amazing art from both Australian and international artists. If you're seeking some excitement, hop on a Thunder Jet Boat for a speedy tour of Sydney Harbour. It's a thrilling ride that you'll remember for a long time. When you need a break, head over to the Opera Bar. It's a great spot to relax with a drink and enjoy stunning views of the harbor. With so much to see and do, Circular Quay brings together culture, history, and stunning scenery, making it a must-visit destination in Australia.
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Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

The best of Circular Quay

Bucket-list experiences

Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour
Tours • From Sydney

Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour

English guide
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (1,236) • 10K+ booked
From € 21.05
Sydney Opera House Tour and Dining in Sydney
Tours • From Sydney

Sydney Opera House Tour and Dining in Sydney

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (101) • 2K+ booked
From € 19.65
Blue Mountains and Zoo Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide
Tours • From Sydney

Blue Mountains and Zoo Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (90) • 1K+ booked
€ 100.35
Blue Mountains Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide
Tours • From Sydney

Blue Mountains Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (46) • 700+ booked
€ 89.15
Blue Mountains Day Tour With Photo with Koala
Klook's choice
Tours • From Sydney

Blue Mountains Day Tour With Photo with Koala

English guide
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.6 (415) • 8K+ booked
€ 105.35
€ 105.95
Ultimate Small-Group Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney
Tours • From Sydney

Ultimate Small-Group Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney

English guide
Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (50) • 800+ booked
From € 100.90
28 off
Sale
Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise
Outdoor & sports activities • Sydney

Sydney Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

English guide
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (42) • 1K+ booked
€ 33.09
Wild Wombats, Kangaroos, and Waterfalls Tour all inclusive
Tours • From Sydney

Wild Wombats, Kangaroos, and Waterfalls Tour all inclusive

English guide
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (4) • 200+ booked
€ 139.59
Wollongong Sunset and Starry Night Tour with Korean or English Guide
Tours • From Sydney

Wollongong Sunset and Starry Night Tour with Korean or English Guide

Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (4)
€ 560.55
The Opera House Architectural Guided Tour from Sydney
Tours • From Sydney

The Opera House Architectural Guided Tour from Sydney

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.2 (9) • 300+ booked
€ 33.65
2-Hour Whale Watching Sydney Harbour Cruise
Outdoor & sports activities • Sydney

2-Hour Whale Watching Sydney Harbour Cruise

Seasonal
English guide
Morning departure
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (258) • 8K+ booked
€ 47.65
Sydney Sightseeing Including Bondi Beach Half-Day Tour
Tours • From Sydney

Sydney Sightseeing Including Bondi Beach Half-Day Tour

English guide
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (2)
€ 36.45

Make it a getaway

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel
Hotels • Sydney

Wake Up! Sydney - Hostel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.3 (319)
From € 50.70
The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney
Hotels • Sydney

The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney

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★ 4.6 (2,284)
From € 175.94
Kith Hotel
Hotels • Sydney

Kith Hotel

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★ 4.3 (312)
From € 75.58
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Hotels • Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney

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★ 4.4 (1,444)
From € 149.41
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Hotels • Sydney

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

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★ 4.5 (860)
From € 206.16
YEHS Hotel Sydney CBD
Hotels • Sydney

YEHS Hotel Sydney CBD

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★ 4.1 (949)
From € 72.40
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Hotels • Sydney

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

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★ 4.3 (876)
From € 179.13
Sydney Potts Point Central Apartment Hotel
Hotels • Sydney

Sydney Potts Point Central Apartment Hotel

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★ 4.1 (953)
From € 63.26
Sydney Boutique Hotel
Hotels • Sydney

Sydney Boutique Hotel

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★ 3.4 (280)
From € 66.84
€ 70.36
ibis Styles Sydney Central
Hotels • Sydney

ibis Styles Sydney Central

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★ 4.4 (934)
From € 73.54
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
Hotels • Sydney

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

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★ 4.4 (970)
From € 104.01
Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Hotels • Sydney

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

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★ 4.2 (969)
From € 109.66

More to explore

SkyFeast at Sydney Tower (previously Sydney Tower Buffet)
Food & dining • Sydney

SkyFeast at Sydney Tower (previously Sydney Tower Buffet)

Seasonal
Free cancellation
★ 4.2 (1,352) • 20K+ booked
From € 55.49
Hunter Valley Small Group Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide
Tours • From Sydney

Hunter Valley Small Group Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (46) • 800+ booked
€ 100.35
Kiama Blowhole, Sea Cliff Bridge, Beaches and Farmlands
Tours • From Sydney

Kiama Blowhole, Sea Cliff Bridge, Beaches and Farmlands

English guide
Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (17) • 100+ booked
€ 158.09
Wollongong and Kiama Blowhole Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide
Tours • From Sydney

Wollongong and Kiama Blowhole Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (29) • 500+ booked
€ 105.95
Bondi and Sydney Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Tours • From Sydney

Bondi and Sydney Half Day Sightseeing Tour

English guide
Hotel pick-up
Small group
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.2 (10) • 100+ booked
€ 85.79
Starry Night Blue Mountain and Featherdale Wildlife Park Korean Tour
Tours • From Sydney

Starry Night Blue Mountain and Featherdale Wildlife Park Korean Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (69) • 300+ booked
€ 50.45
Sydney Secret Bars & Stories Nightlife Tour
Tours • Sydney

Sydney Secret Bars & Stories Nightlife Tour

English guide
Evening departure
3-5 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (14) • 500+ booked
€ 36.45
Cinderella at the Sydney Opera House
Events & shows • Sydney

Cinderella at the Sydney Opera House

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (2) • 50+ booked
Sold out
Sydney Attraction Pass
Attraction passes • Sydney

Sydney Attraction Pass

Instant confirmation
Skip the line
★ 4.7 (2,997) • 50K+ booked
From € 27.49
1hr Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Klook's choice
Cruises • From Sydney

1hr Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

English guide
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
★ 4.6 (168) • 10K+ booked
€ 18.49
Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise with Fantasea Cruising
Cruises • From Sydney

Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise with Fantasea Cruising

Seasonal
English guide
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.1 (12) • 400+ booked
€ 33.09
Vivid Lights Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Cruises • From Sydney

Vivid Lights Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

Seasonal
Evening departure
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
€ 27.49

Why people love Circular Quay

4.8 /5
89K+ reviews
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Zyra ******
10 Apr
Celebrated my husband’s birthday there yesterday, and the staff are really friendly and accomodating especially the manager who helped me organized the cake with happy birthday in the plating. Will definetely go back again for casual lunch or dinner and on special occassions with my love ones. 💖💖💖
Yi **********
9 Apr
It was easy to use and cheaper compared to purchasing it at the zoo itself.
클룩 회원
9 Apr
This was the only tour I booked in Sydney, so I had really high expectations, but it was even better! The Australian history that our guide Chris told us during the long travel time was meaningful, and the restaurants he recommended were also helpful. I plan to fully collect stamps for the rest of my trip! Among the many spots, the one that overwhelmed me in terms of scenery was definitely Lincoln's Rock, and the Three Sisters were also so vast and beautiful. They said that the moon was bright and there were a lot of clouds, so there were fewer stars than usual, but I think I will never forget the night sky that looked like it was pouring down in my eyes. This is a tour that I definitely want to recommend to people around me who are planning a trip to Sydney. It was fun~!
Chang **********
6 Apr
The zoo environment is pretty good and the koalas are very cute! You can take photos with koalas but you need to make an appointment on the app in advance. Overall, it is highly recommended.
Klook 用戶
6 Apr
Actually, there is no choice. If you want to visit the opera house, you have to buy a guided tour. Since you have to participate in the guided tour, you still need to join the 1-hour group. But please note that: 1. Bags must go through security checks. If they are too big, you can store them for free at the meeting place on the first floor of the basement. 2. Follow the instructions of the tour guide and do not take photos where you should not take photos. Be polite.
1+
Rexy *******
6 Apr
great experience in here. Compared to other attraction area in Sydney, Taronga offers the most complete animals attraction. You need at least 4-5 hours see all of the animals. Don't miss the sea lion show, which the main attraction and try different transport route (ferry and bus) to complete your experience. Redemption process also very easy. very recommeded.
2+
Kuo *******
5 Apr
So glad we signed up for the tour! Listen to the story of Sydney Opera House! I was also lucky enough to see the ballet troupe’s rehearsal!
KIM *****
5 Apr
There are lots of cute giraffes, koalas, kangaroos, elephants, sheep, alpacas, and penguins. It takes about 15 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay, and the view of Sydney City upon arrival is also beautiful. You should definitely go there!

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Things to do at Circular Quay

Take a Ferry Ride

Climb aboard a ferry at Circular Quay, Sydney's main ferry terminal, and set off on an adventure across the beautiful waters of Sydney Harbour. You can visit amazing places like Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, or Manly Beach. While on the water, take in the stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. It's a fantastic way to see the city from a new angle and enjoy a fun day out.

Check Out the Museum of Contemporary Art

Explore the world of modern art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, located right by Circular Quay. The museum showcases exciting exhibits from both Australian and international artists. The building itself is impressive, and you can enjoy awesome views of the harbor from its rooftop café.

Walk Through the Royal Botanic Gardens

Enjoy a peaceful walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens, just a short stroll from Circular Quay. The gardens are full of beautiful plants and have paths with sweeping views of the harbor. It's perfect for relaxing, having a picnic, or simply enjoying the lush scenery. Also, don't miss the path along Macquarie Street which provides breathtaking views of the coast.

Ride the Thunder Jet Boat

If you're looking for excitement, hop on a Thunder Jet Boat at Circular Quay for an exhilarating ride across Sydney Harbour. Get ready for thrilling spins and splashes as the boat zips through the waves.

Chill at Opera Bar

Finish your day by relaxing at the Opera Bar, which offers fantastic views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. With plenty of drinks to choose from and tasty snacks, it's the perfect place to unwind and take in the Sydney skyline as the sun sets.

Must-see attractions near Circular Quay

Sydney Opera House

You can't visit Circular Quay without stopping by the Sydney Opera House. This world-famous building is a masterpiece of architecture. You can join a tour to learn about its design and history or just admire the views and explore the area

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Don't miss the chance to walk or bike across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for some of the best views of the city. For a bigger thrill, you can join a BridgeClimb tour to reach the top and see Sydney from above.

The Rocks

Discover The Rocks, one of Sydney's oldest neighborhoods, located near Circular Quay. With its cobblestone streets and historic buildings, it's full of history and charm. Enjoy its cozy restaurants and shops, and check out the lively weekend markets for local crafts.