Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise
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4.7/5
Based on 1,738 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise worth booking?
Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise is a 10-hour experience in Sydney, Australia, from $66 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 1,738 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (1,738)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $66 per person
The Blue Mountains now World-Heritage listed, has deep gorges, steep cliffs, spectacular lookouts, excellent bushwalks and rich flora and fauna. On this tour, you'll discover the meaning of the name the Blue Mountains. Y
What you get
About this experience
The Blue Mountains now World-Heritage listed, has deep gorges, steep cliffs, spectacular lookouts, excellent bushwalks and rich flora and fauna. On this tour, you'll discover the meaning of the name the Blue Mountains. You'll travel by clean, modern and air-conditioned buses on a personalized tour with friendly service. Your tour includes a pick up from pre scheduled locations in the city centre, . Travel with passionate, friendly and qualified guides with local knowledge and extensive commentary as you visit the famous places and “get off the beaten track”.
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees
- Harbour Cruise (on a Sydney Ferry)
- Experienced Tour Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick up from pre-scheduled pickup points
Not included
- Personal Expenses
What you'll see and do
Sydney Zoo
Sydney Zoo – Sydney’s newest zoo is located on our way to the Blue Mountains. This is a great opportunity to meet Australian wildlife such as Kangaroo, Koala, Dingo, Wombat, Tasmanian Devil, Echidna and more. You can also meet African and Asian animals! (Cheetah, lion, Red Panda, Elephant, Sumatran Tiger and more).
90 minutes here · Admission not included
The best place to view the wilderness of the Blue Mountains (away from the large buses – big Coaches DO NOT have access at Kings Tableland)
30 minutes here
Wentworth Falls Lookout
Bush walk to one of the most spectacular lookout points in the Blue Mountains. SOME DAYS YOU WILL VISIT LEURA CASCADES INSTEAD OF WENTWORTH FALLS.
45 minutes here
Leura
Spend free time to explore this picturesque village. Great shops, excellent choices for lunch to cater to everyone’s taste & budget… Leura is very popular with Sydney locals.
60 minutes here
Katoomba
Katoomba is the centre of the Blue Mountains and the gateway to its two most popular tourist attractions: The Three Sisters rock formation and Scenic World.
Pass by without stopping
Scenic World Blue Mountains
Skyway – Australia’s highest cable car. Cableway – Australia’s biggest cable car. Railway – The steepest incline passenger carrying railway in the world. Walkway – the longest elevated boardwalk in Australia, with 2.4 km inside a temperate rainforest.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
The Three Sisters
Here you will hear the Aboriginal legends about this famous rock formation.
15 minutes here
Sydney Olympic Park
En route see Homebush Bay, home of the 2000 Olympic Games.
Pass by without stopping
Sydney Harbour
Escape nasty afternoon traffic and unwind on an afternoon cruise along Parramatta river (which becomes Sydney Harbour) back to Circular Quay (city centre) where your tour ends.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Tour+Zoo+Scenic World+Cruise
Fully inclusive day tour : Blue Mountains day tour inclusive of Sydney Zoo, Scenci World Katoomba, River Cruise. SMALL GROUPS - 28 people max. Pickup included
Day Tour+Scenic World +Cruise
Scenic World Katoomba Pickup included
Blue Mountains tour + Cruise
Pickup included
Day tour+Sydney Zoo+Cruise
Sydney Zoo: On way to the Blue Mountains visit Sydney's newest zoo before it opens to the public. Walkin and open space enclosures. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Oz Trails & Sydney Exclusive Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,738 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
4 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
1,738 verified traveler reviews for Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Make sure Les is your tour guide
Long drive, but nice tour. Les got us to the zoo at 8.30 which meant lots of time to explore by ourselves before the public came in. Les will make a million dad jokes, but he kept the crowd engaged and also shared lots of stats about Sydney and Australia. A lot more than what we got from the Sydney tour bus. If youre from Africa, the mountains might be a bit underwhelming as we have several similar landscapes in Africa, however the cable cars will be a unique, great, and slightly scary, experience. The tour itself is a 3.5 star, however with Les as the tour guide, it definitely bumps it up to 5.
via Viator
We all had an amazing...
We all had an amazing time!! It is a very long day but totally worth it. The Sydney Zoo was so great and we got there early so had the zoo to ourselves. The three cable car rides in the Blue Mountains were fun, the views and history of the mountains are fascinating. We went to several other lookout points which were all stunning and then the ferry back to Circular Quay was such a great finale, coming into Sydney and going under the Sydney bridge, past the Opera House and then to the wharf in the evening was gorgeous and so memorable!! Our tour guide Les was incredibly knowledgeable, very entertaining and his personal connection to the area was beneficial.
via Viator
Great day out exploring
Had a great fun and knowledgeable day out. Our guide did a great job in keeping us well informed and looked after.
via Tripadvisor
Best experience worth it...
Best experience worth it 100% would highly recommend les best tour guide iv had have never been on one of these tours befor an I couldn't highly recommend this
via Viator
Blue Mountains Trip
I would give second thoughts on booking with this tour company. If you so not tkae optional add ons then the treatment becomes different. I was made really uncomfortable by the tour guide. I felt I was treated differently after the tour started and did not enjoy the tour after this happened. Blue mountains tour is not worth it if you are not getting the optional add ons, especially scenic world. You are basically paying for transportation only. This can be accompliahed by renting a car which is the cheaper option. I will not book with this compnay if they have the tour guide I had. On a positivr note, organizer Dave was excellent with communication and the vehicle arrived on time.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $66 to $190
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 608
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 87
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sydney.
How much does Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $66 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sydney usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sydney is not rushed.
Is Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 1,738 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Sydney, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise?
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Around 608 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sydney can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sydney and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sydney within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Sydney?
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On Outty we rank every Sydney experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive, Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide, Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Sydney?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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