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Australia vs Australia · side-by-side

Melbourne or Sydney? A side-by-side travel guide.

Laneway coffee, gallery afternoons, Great Ocean Road sunsets a day trip away. vs harbour ferries, headland walks, beach mornings, dumpling lunches. A quick comparison of vibe, cost, and what to actually book in each.

What to actually book in each

Top picks in Melbourne

1h

River Gardens Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise

Cruise up Melbourne's famous Yarra River and enjoy the sights of Melbourne's scenic gardens, parklands and famous sporting arenas.

  • Free cancellation
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From $25 a person
Marvel at the ever-changing street art gallery that makes Melbourne's laneways world-famous
3h

Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

Experience authentic Melbourne on this 3-hour walking tour with a passionate local guide who unlocks the city's secrets, including complimentary coffee and pub drink (or morning...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $91 a person
2h

Highlights of Melbourne Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River and admire Melbourne's spectacular skyline on a two hour narrated city cruise.

  • Free cancellation
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From $54 a person
4h 30m

The Best of Melbourne Bike Tour

See the the iconic sights of Melbourne while discovering it's vast history as you join this small-group bike tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $91 a person

Top picks in Sydney

1h

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Highlights Cruise

Experience the beauty of Sydney Harbour on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise from Circular Quay.

  • Free cancellation
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From $26 a person
3h 30m

Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour: Experience the Best of Sydney at a Great Price Our Sydney bus tour offers the most comprehensive experience, with the longest duration and the...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $35 a person
Enjoy riding along the ocean on the Manly Beach & Sunset Cruise Tour.
2h to 5h

Sydney Bike Tours

What could be more fun than touring the beautiful waterfront city of Sydney by bike?

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $84 a person
1h

Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Discover insider secrets and stories of the Opera House artists and performances, and step inside the iconic theatres and foyers that bring to life over 1800 performances each year.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $35 a person

Pick Melbourne if…

Laneway coffee, gallery afternoons, Great Ocean Road sunsets a day trip away.

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Pick Sydney if…

Harbour ferries, headland walks, beach mornings, dumpling lunches.

Full Sydney travel guide →

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