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Best Tourist Attractions in Sydney CBD

Here are 30 of the best tourist attractions in Sydney CBD, one of Sydney's most loved neighbourhoods. Each is ranked by our Spot Score, so the strongest picks rise to the top. Sort and filter to find exactly what you're after — then check the map to see what's nearby.

30 spots in Sydney CBD

BridgeClimb Sydney — Alexandria, Sydney
68Spot

BridgeClimb Sydney

Tourist Attractions

Tour company guiding visitors on climbs up the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for stunning city views.

4.7(6,398)View details →
BridgeMuseum — The Rocks, Sydney
68Spot

BridgeMuseum

Tourist Attractions

Climb the 87-metre south-east pylon of Sydney Harbour Bridge to 360-degree views of the harbour and city, passing through historical exhibits on the way up.

4.7(1,856)View details →
Archibald Memorial Fountain — Sydney CBD, Sydney
67Spot

Archibald Memorial Fountain

Tourist Attractions

Dramatic circa-1932 art deco fountain with lots of bronze statuary & adjacent seating.

4.7(1,197)View details →
The Calyx — Alexandria, Sydney
67Spot

The Calyx

Tourist Attractions

Modern glass-&-wood building for floral exhibitions, with a huge green wall plus a cafe & shop.

4.6(2,513)View details →
Mrs Macquarie's Chair — Sydney CBD, Sydney
67Spot

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Tourist Attractions

Sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views.

4.6(9,413)View details →
Customs House — Sydney CBD, Sydney
66Spot

Customs House

Tourist Attractions

Built in 1845, this former customs house now hosts history exhibits, a bar, a restaurant & more.

4.5(2,035)View details →
Madame Tussauds Sydney — Alexandria, Sydney
64Spot

Madame Tussauds Sydney

Tourist Attractions

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

4.4(5,651)View details →
Bridge Stairs — The Rocks, Sydney
63Spot

Bridge Stairs

Tourist Attractions

Walks in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

4.7(287)View details →
Chinatown Sydney — Sydney CBD, Sydney
63Spot

Chinatown Sydney

Tourist Attractions

Bustling zone with night markets & Chinese restaurants alongside souvenir shops & gardens.

4.3(7,712)View details →
Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk — Alexandria, Sydney
62Spot

Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk

Tourist Attractions

Walks in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

4.7(221)View details →
Broughton Street Lookout — Alexandria, Sydney
61Spot

Broughton Street Lookout

Lookouts

Lookouts in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

4.8(638)View details →
Berrys Bay Lookout — Alexandria, Sydney
61Spot

Berrys Bay Lookout

Lookouts

Lookouts in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

4.8(630)View details →
Observatory Hill Lookout — Alexandria, Sydney
61Spot

Observatory Hill Lookout

Lookouts

Lookouts in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

4.7(163)View details →
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo — Alexandria, Sydney
60Spot

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Tourist Attractions

Unique zoo featuring native animals in walk-through habitats, plus daily shows & feeding sessions.

4.1(5,535)View details →
Museum of Illusions — Alexandria, Sydney
60Spot

Museum of Illusions

Tourist Attractions

Museums in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

4.5(264)View details →
Copes Lookout — Alexandria, Sydney
59Spot

Copes Lookout

Lookouts

Lookouts in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

4.8(292)View details →
The Sydney Fernery — Alexandria, Sydney
58Spot

The Sydney Fernery

Tourist Attractions

Tourist Attractions in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

4.8(61)View details →
City Lookout from Milsons Point — Alexandria, Sydney
57Spot

City Lookout from Milsons Point

Tourist Attractions

Lookouts in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

4.9(136)View details →

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