Visitor’s guide to Sydney

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

Welcome to Sydney

Get to know our beautiful city by making the 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, roaming The Rocks and Circular Quay.

What’s on in Sydney

There’s always plenty to do in Sydney. Explore what’s happening during your stay.

Customer service centres

Visitor information centre at Customs House

Find maps, brochures and information on activities to enjoy in the city. Close to star attractions and glittering harbour, this is the perfect spot to start your Sydney adventure.

Sydney

Walking and cycling tours

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

Things to see and do
Sydney Culture Walks app
Walks and rides
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.

Opal is the smartcard ticketing system used to pay for travel on public transport in Sydney. How to get an Opal card.

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.