Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise
Overview
10 hours
Mobile ticket
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”.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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).
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)
What‘s Included
Entrance fees to Sydney Zoo & Scenic World can be paid in advance or on day of the tour
Harbour Cruise (on a Sydney Ferry)
Experienced Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up from pre-scheduled pickup points
Personal Expenses
Pickup points
Holiday Inn Sydney - Potts Point By IHG
203 Victoria Street, Potts Point Sydney Australia
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
150 Day Street, Sydney Sydney Australia
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
199 George Street, Sydney Australia
Furama Darling Harbour
68 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour Sydney Australia
ibis Sydney Darling Harbour
70 Murray Street, Darling Harbour Sydney Australia
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay Sydney Australia
Ovolo Woolloomooloo
6 Cowper Wharf Rdwy Sydney Australia
Vibe Hotel Sydney
111 Goulburn Street, Sydney Australia
Options
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
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
Reviews
1,587 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
scam/misleading
Tevita M,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00paid $95 pp to get onto the tour bus and the zoo and that’s it. wasn’t informed there i’ll be an extra $99 pp scam to get back onto the bus after the scenic tours. the blue mountain scenic tours ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE INITIAL PAYMENT. i’m very disappointed, i paid $400 for 2 people. VERY misleading with information and overall disappointing.
Best Tour Guide (Bruce from Oz Trails)
Eric O,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding! Educational, well-organized, superb tour guide and driver (Bruce), enjoyable scenery/views. Bruce, from Oz Trails really made the positive difference in making this tour such a success. Knowledgable, entertaining, helpful, detail oriented, Bruce has a great interaction with the guests, Bruce reflects very favorably upon himself and Oz Trails.
Excellent excursion into the Blue Mountains
LesN,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Went on the Blue Mountains tour yesterday, and it was the best money spent! Our driver Les was the BEST! Very informative, very helpful. He was a fantastic driver, probably the best I've seen driving and acting as tour guide. Got us everywhere either on time or early. It was great being at the Sydney Zoo 1/2 hour before opening, and pretty much had it to ourselves. We'll definitely look for other Oz Trails excursions. The size was just great and I feel the smaller group made it even better. It was a full and fun day!
Excellent tour and guide
rochellev2026,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing tour The tour guide Lez was excellent He was very knowledgeable and helpful Well done Lez for the great experience
Great day at the Blue Mountains
Paul N,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting & enjoyable, Bruce was the perfect tour guide, under the circumstances with weather conditions.
Best little tour in town!
337lesn,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on the Blue Mountains tour yesterday, and it was the best money spent! Our driver Les was the BEST! Very informative, very helpful. He was a fantastic driver, probably the best I've seen driving and acting as tour guide. Got us everywhere either on time or early. It was great being at the Sydney Zoo 1/2 hour before opening, and pretty much had it to ourselves. We'll definitely look for other Oz Trails excursions. The size was just great and I feel the smaller group made it even better. It was a full and fun day!
Don’t book — save your money & time
kellywI9942PV,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00TLDR: I would not recommend this tour if you value your time. The tour description is inaccurate and our tour guide, Les, prevented us from enjoying the Blue Mountains to the fullest. The only positive was entrance to the Sydney Zoo an hour prior to general admissions. You are very much capable of getting to the Blue Mountains on your own and riding the “hop on/off” buses for a far better experience rather than taking this tour. Following the zoo, Les failed us at the Scenic World as he did not inform us our wristband tickets had unlimited cable car rides. Instead, we followed him and spent the majority of our time down at the valley boardwalk where he shared personal anecdotes that did not add value to our experience and frankly, wasted our time when we could have gone on the various cable and tram cars multiple times. Had we had the option to follow him and listen to his talks or go off on our own, our experience would’ve been drastically different. This tour also states we would be taking a river cruise back to Sydney Harbour but it turned out to be the ferry run by Sydney’s public transit authority. Had we known it was the ferry, we would not have booked this tour and would’ve found our way to the Blue Mountains and back on our own. Additionally, Les failed to keep us on track and we missed our evening plans and reservations. During the tour, Les would say that we’re stopping for “15 minutes” which turned into 30/45 minutes. We were told our tour would conclude at Circular Quay at 5:15 pm but we did not get to the Sydney Olympic Park Harbour until 5:45 pm. The “river cruise” is an additional hour until we get back to Circular Quay, meaning our experience concluded at 6:45 pm. Being at Sydney Olympic Park, there is no other way to get back to Sydney without paying an arm and a leg for an uber. Finally, Les made comments and jokes that were offensive. This experience did not live up to my standards nor the price. I encourage you to explore other options from other tours or be your own tour guide.
Kay and Jackie had a blast in the Blue Mountains
Kay S,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Bruce was excellent. very knowledgeable about the areas we travelled through. He was also very helpful with getting our walkers on and off the bus, which was a big help. The attraction facilities were 10/10 also very accessible for the disabled.
Cheers Bruce
450leannet,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Came with our friends from England who we hadn't seen for 20 years. Tour guide Bruce was outstanding. He ensured we saw and did everything, even with challenging weather.
Blue Mountain tour
Rodney A,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Les(OZtrail) was great and gave detailed info of different places, history and some biology lessons. It was fun but weather was a spoil sport as we couldnt see much of blue mountain. Cascade was great. Plan your trip when it doesnt rain to avoid dissappointment.
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