Visitor’s guide to Sydney

Discover upcoming events, find the best way to get around or ask our visitor information services to help you make the most of your stay in Sydney.

Tourists at Circular Quay

Welcome to Sydney

Get to know our beautiful city by making the visitor information centre at Customs House your first stop. Or chat to one of our friendly visitor ambassadors – you’ll find them wearing red shirts and white hats around The Rocks and Circular Quay.

Walking and cycling tours

Walking and cycling are a great way to experience the city. Explore more than 400 sites and self-guided tours near Customs House by downloading the Sydney Culture Walks app or take in the sights by bike on one of our self-guided rides.

Getting around Sydney

Sydney’s public transport network features trains, light rail, buses and ferries. Transport for NSW manages public transport. Plan your trip.

You can use a credit or debit card, a linked device or an Opal card to pay for your trip.

Privately operated light rail lines, airport links, sightseeing buses and taxis complement the public network. You can also hire a bike or a share car.

For accessible public transport information, visit Transport for NSW.

Make the most of your stay

Our landmarks, parks, public art, swimming pools, libraries, community centres and other facilities are for everyone to enjoy.

Interior view of Centennial Hall facing the grand organ.Landmarks
Views from a highpoint looking into a garden integrated into a space made of a mix of old brick archways and industrial metal beams. Busy city road and apartments in the background. Parks
Golden cherub statue on top of cast iron drinking fountain. Pink garden flowers with selective focus on the foreground. Trees in the background. Public art
A swimmer wearing goggles looks at the camera while treading water.Pools
Grass in the front, shade structure on the left, buildings surround and in the background.Libraries
The hall features a basketball court with a decorative background.Community centres