Sydney BridgeClimb
Overview
- Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge with an experienced guide
- Admire spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House, the Blue Mountains and more
- Follow a professional guide who ensures a safe, fun and informative climb
- Choose from a number of departure times for the 3.5-hour tour
- Have the option to take a more rigorous 2.25-hour Express Climb
- Try a 1.5-hour BridgeClimb Sampler if you have limited time or concerns about heights
- Each climb includes a maximum of to 12-14 people, providing a more personalized experience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
From $123.58 USD
Lowest Price GuaranteeOnce you’re ready, follow your guide along your chosen route. You’ll climb with a small group, be entertained with informative commentary and anecdotes, stop at scenic points and receive lots of encouragement along the way.
The standard 3.5-hour Sydney BridgeClimb to the 440-foot summit is suitable for anyone with a moderate fitness level. Alternatively, choose the 1.5-hour BridgeClimb Sampler if you’d prefer to ascend to the halfway point inside the inner arch. The 2.25-hour BridgeClimb Express proceeds at a faster pace with fewer stops. The VIVID Climb is available during festival dates only.
Afterward, you'll receive a commemorative certificate, BridgeClimb cap and complimentary group photo to celebrate your accomplishment.
Please see more details about each tour under Itinerary below.
Itinerary
This is the original Climb that takes the outer archways of the bridge all the way to the top. Climb up a steady incline and traverse catwalks and ladders, then admire panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House. Look out at the Blue Mountains, visible in the distance on a clear day. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure and see the city in full swing.
Dawn BridgeClimb (3.5 Hours):
Take in the breathtaking views of the sun rising over Sydney on a dawn BridgeClimb. Join the first group to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the day, departing in the early morning before sunrise. Exact departure time is determined by timing of the sunrise. Receive two additional complimentary photos on this tour.
Twilight BridgeClimb (3.5 Hours):
Get the best of both day and night on this tour, which departs just before sundown. Take in a spectacular sunset and watch the moon and stars appear during your climb. Exact departure time depends on the timing of the sunset.
Night BridgeClimb (3.5 Hours):
Depart after the sun has set on this 3.5-hour tour to the summit. See the sparkling lights of the city and Sydney Harbour below while the stars and moon shimmer above.
BridgeClimb Express (2.25 Hours):
If you don’t have a lot of time or simply prefer a faster route to the summit, the BridgeClimb Express provides an incredible experience. Unlike the longer tour that walks along the outer arches, your route goes through the heart of the structure, which provides a different perspective. With this option, there are fewer steps to climb, fewer stops and the ascent to the top moves at a faster pace. Perfect for those with a higher level of fitness who are looking for an energetic experience within a shorter time frame.
BridgeClimb Sampler (1.5 Hours):
The Sampler is ideal if you have limited time, would like a more economical option or have concerns about heights and prefer not to go to the very top. The climb follows walkways on the inner parts of the bridge, which some people prefer to the exterior walkways used for other climbs. Reach a spectacular vantage point located on the inner arch of the bridge at the highest point of this climb, which is situated about halfway to the top of the bridge. With a maximum of 12 people, you're sure to have customized attention from your expert guide.
The VIVID Climb (3.5 Hours):
Experience the magic of a bird’s-eye view of Sydney as it sparkles during VIVID Sydney 2018. Get spectacular views of the colorful light installations all around the harbor and as you climb the bridge. You'll also take part in the Sydney Harbour Bridge light show when you wear the provided VIVID Climb Vest. You will climb into the frame of a unique festival installation, high above the city, to capture a must-have image to commemorate your VIVID climb. The VIVID Climb will only be available during VIVID Sydney 2018 (May 25 to June 16, 2018).
BridgeClimb Mandarin (2.25 hours):
Take the 2.25-hour BridgeClimb Mandarin with an expert guide who speaks Mandarin fluently.
Mandarin Karaoke Climb (2.25 hours):
Help bring the year of the dog to life and celebrate Chinese New Year with your friends and family by singing your favourite karaoke songs on a stage like no other, on the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge! Choose from a selection of popular Chinese and K-pop songs to sing solo or in a group. Your performance will be yours to keep forever through a complimentary group photograph and an eight second video capturing your sky-high performance. The Karaoke Climb is available in Mandarin only and follows the standard BridgeClimb Express route to the summit. There are several departure times daily available during the Chinese New Year festival only, from February 9 and March 2, 2018.
Reviews
Viator Traveler's Reviews
I was told that I must do this and I'm so glad I did. If you are worried that this is too hard, don't worry. There are a lot of steps, but they are not steep steps, so most of the time, it just feels like you are walking. There are four flights of narrow steps (walking up and then down a steep ladder). But you practice prior to the start of the climb so you are comfortable. That will be the most challenging part, but so very worth it! The guides are awesome and it's very safe.
This tour does't have to be the length of time that it is. During vacation I like to consume alcohol and we we're breathalyzed before ascending. Luckily I was below the legal limit. Then I was not allowed to take my camera up. The monkey suit you're forced to wear has many attachments to prevent you from dropping anything into the working bridge (logical) but still they don't allow you to attach anything personal other than your sunglasses. If they attachments are on this suit, you should be allowed to take cameras up but instead they make plenty of money from selling you photos. The tour guide was fine, but i'd much rather hear history of the bridge/Sydney vs. the famous folks you've met on other tours. For the amount of money we paid between the entry fee plus photos, I think it's way overpriced.
At first I kind of hesitated because of the price, but it is definitely worth it. We were provided with a jumpsuit to wear over our clothes that included secure attachments for sunglasses, hat and headphones to hear instructions from our climb leader. We were set up with a belt with a safety line to prevent any possibility of falling so even a person who is nervous about heights (like me) would be comfortable. Lots of photos taken along the way (available for purchase at the end of the climb), great views and information about the history of the bridge and its construction.