
Sydney
Baby Animals, Boomerangs and BBQ Lunch
A full-day wildlife trip with koala encounters, kangaroo feeding, an all-you-can-eat Aussie BBQ and a boomerang lesson.
7 hours
A$350.00

Tours are one of the easiest ways for backpackers to experience more of Australia without needing a car, a big budget, or weeks of planning. Whether you are joining a guided city walk, heading out on a full-day adventure, or hopping on a scenic harbour cruise, tours can help you see the highlights while learning the local stories behind them. They are also a good option when you are short on time and want a simple, organised way to make the most of a destination. This category brings together the kinds of tours backpackers actually look for in Australia: practical sightseeing, fun social outings, foodie experiences, memorable day trips, and active adventures that suit a range of travel styles. Some are relaxed and easygoing, while others are built around packed itineraries and big bucket-list moments. If you want help finding the best tours in Australia for backpackers, this is where to start.
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Discover the best tours in Australia for backpackers, from easy city sightseeing and walking tours to memorable day trips and scenic cruises.

Sydney
A full-day wildlife trip with koala encounters, kangaroo feeding, an all-you-can-eat Aussie BBQ and a boomerang lesson.
7 hours
A$350.00

Sydney
A 2-hour Sydney walking tour focused on the women often left out of the city’s usual history stories.
2 hours
A$60.00

Sydney
Blue Mountains day tour with Scenic World, Sydney Zoo, Leura and Echo Point, plus a 24-hour Sydney hop-on hop-off bus ticket.
10 hours
A$239.00

Sydney
A full-day Blue Mountains tour with wildlife, Three Sisters views, Scenic World rides and a ferry back to Circular Quay.
10 hours
A$210.00

Sydney
A full-day Blue Mountains trip that stays on for sunset, with a chance to see wallabies and kangaroos in the wild.
11 hours
A$305.00

Sydney
A full-day trip from Sydney to Canberra with key national sights, onboard commentary and all activities included.
12 hours 30 minutes
A$199.00

Sydney
A small-group history walk through The Rocks, with convict stories, hidden laneways and a guide who knows Sydney’s darker past.
2 hours 30 minutes
A$52.00

Sydney
A relaxed 1-hour Sydney Harbour cruise for you and your dog, with skyline views, a grazing platter and a social small-group setup.
1 hour
A$69.00

Sydney
Cruise through Eastern Sydney on a trike with an accredited rider, with helmets and jackets included.
1 hour 30 minutes
A$160.00

Sydney
A full-day South Coast trip from Sydney covering lookouts, beaches, Sea Cliff Bridge and Jervis Bay, with professional photos included.
10 hours to 12 hours
A$245.00
Sydney
Go behind the scenes with Sydney makers, from the fish market to coffee, rum and native ingredient tastings, with lunch included.
1 to 4 hours
A$250.00
Sydney
Walk through Newtown’s street art scene with food from four venues, a shared brewery tasting paddle and handy local recommendations.
1 to 4 hours
A$85.00