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Sydney — Classic City Break in 3 Days

3 days18 stopsSydney
Starter 3-day Sydney itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
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Length
3 days
Stops
18 stops
Destination
Sydney
Budget
mid
Pace
moderate
Travel style
walking
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Day-by-day itinerary

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09:00 - 11:00120 minMuseum
Australian Museum
1 William St, Darlinghurst
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 590 m
11:08 - 12:1870 minMuseum
Hyde Park Barracks
Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.
Walk (under walking limit) · 5 min · 390 m
12:23 - 14:03100 minAttraction
Sydney Tower Eye
Westfield Sydney, Level 5/108 Market St, Sydney
Landmark tower building with a 4-D cinema, observation deck & outdoor viewing platform.
Walk (under walking limit) · 9 min · 700 m
14:12 - 15:0250 minAttraction
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
Walk (under walking limit) · 7 min · 540 m
15:09 - 15:3930 minShopping
Queen Victoria Building
455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
George McRae-designed building in a Romanesque style and now housing a varied collection of stores.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 570 m
15:47 - 16:4255 minMuseum
Madame Tussauds Sydney
1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
09:00 - 10:50110 minAttraction
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point
Longstanding fun park reopened in 2004 after redevelopment, including a big top & a Ferris wheel.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 580 m
10:58 - 11:4850 minAttraction
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Hbr Brg, Sydney NSW, Australia
Iconic structure opened in 1932, offering a BridgeClimb & the Pylon Lookout, hosting exhibitions.
Walk (under walking limit) · 9 min · 710 m
11:57 - 13:52115 minAttraction
BridgeClimb Sydney
3 Cumberland St, The Rocks
Tour company guiding visitors on climbs up the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for stunning city views.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 170 m
13:55 - 14:3540 minMuseum
The Rocks Discovery Museum
2/8 Kendall Ln, The Rocks
Small museum with artifacts & interactive exhibits spotlighting the history of The Rocks area.
Walk (under walking limit) · 6 min · 400 m
14:41 - 15:2140 minNature
Observatory Hill Park
1001 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000
Grassy park with sweeping harbour & bridge views, plus public artwork, a rotunda & tennis court.
Walk (under walking limit) · 6 min · 430 m
15:27 - 16:1750 minMuseum
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
140 George St, The Rocks
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
09:00 - 10:3090 minMuseum
Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St, Darling Hbr, Sydney
Harbourside attraction with naval vessels, a replica of Cook's Endeavor and temporary exhibitions.
Drive (over walking limit) · 31 min · 17.6 km
11:01 - 11:5150 minPark
Blaxland Riverside Park
Blaxland Riverside Park, Jamieson St, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia
Kids' activity park with tunnel slides, a water play area, a multi-level treehouse & electric BBQs.
Drive (over walking limit) · 32 min · 17.9 km
12:23 - 14:03100 minAttraction
Sydney Observatory
1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000
Historical, hilltop site with harbour views featuring an observatory & planetarium with films.
Drive (over walking limit) · 28 min · 15.2 km
14:31 - 15:2150 minPark
Bicentennial Park
Australia Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia
Public park with a lake, fields & trees, plus playground, trails, cafe & 17-m. observation platform.
Drive (over walking limit) · 27 min · 15.1 km
15:48 - 16:2840 minAttraction
Darling Harbour
Sydney
Waterfront destination housing many of Sydney's major attractions & hosting large-scale events.
Walk (under walking limit) · 9 min · 690 m
16:37 - 17:3760 minNature
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney
Unique zoo featuring native animals in walk-through habitats, plus daily shows & feeding sessions.