Sydney Opera House and Aussie Animals Private Tour
Description
Embark on an exclusive adventure with your own private tour to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the iconic Sydney Opera House! Get up close and personal with Australia's unique wildlife at Featherdale, where kangaroos, koalas and more await your visit. Then, step inside the architectural marvel of the Opera House and join a group tour for a behind-the-scenes journey through its storied halls and breathtaking architecture. Experience the best of nature and culture in one unforgettable excursion!
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Itinerary
Escape into the heart of Australia's natural wonders at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Nestled just outside Sydney, this enchanting sanctuary offers an unforgettable encounter with native wildlife. Wander through the natural bush landscapes as kangaroos hop freely, koalas doze in eucalyptus trees, and colourful birds fill the air with their melodies. Get ready for a selfie with a cuddly koala and meet friendly free ranging kangaroos for a truly immersive experience. With over 1700 furry and fierce Australian animals on site, your visit to Featherdale is an adventure waiting to unfold!
Step into the spotlight of Sydney's cultural crown jewel with the Inside the Opera House tour! Delve behind the curtains of this architectural masterpiece and uncover the secrets of its iconic sails. Join a group tour led by specialist Opera House guides, journey through its hallowed halls, where tales of performances past and present come to life. Explore the intricate architecture, marvel at the world-class acoustics, and gain exclusive access to areas normally off-limits to the public. From the grandeur of the Concert Hall to the intimate drama of the Utzon Room, each space holds a story waiting to be discovered. Whether you're a music aficionado, architecture enthusiast, or simply seeking an enriching cultural experience, the Inside the Opera House tour promises an unforgettable glimpse into the heart of Sydney's artistic soul as you embark on a journey through the storied halls of this global icon!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will be picked up from your Sydney Hotel or other central location within 3km of the city centre. Your tour ends at the Sydney Opera House and you will need to make your own way back to your hotel, cruise ship or airport. You can bring your luggage on board the vehicle if you are leaving Sydney after the tour, but you will need to find storage at Circular Quay before beginning your Inside the Opera House tour. You will need to load and unload your own luggage. Our tour guides are not professional porters and under Work, Health and Safety regulations are not permitted to lift heavy bags.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to lift your own luggage and mobility equipment, or have someone in your group who can help.
- Due to Government regulations, seatbelts must be worn at all times.
- Please be aware that there are around 300 steps as you move throughout foyers and spaces. While there are railings and a number of rests throughout the tour when the guide shares the stories, you will not have the opportunity to sit for any long period of time during the 1 hour tour and you may cover up to 2.5km (1.5 miles) as you tour through the various concert halls and other areas of the Opera House. There is a specialised Mobility Access tour available (subject to availability) at 11.30am each day for those people who are unable to do the regular tour. If you choose the 11.30am Access tour, your Opera House and Animals tour will start at 7.30am.
Reviews(17)
This was an absolutely wonderful day - Jen made every moment interesting and fun - from feeding the kangaroos and getting a photo with the koalas - we appreciated seeing so many native Australian animals, it was beautiful. The Sydney Opera House tour was amazing as well, incredible story and history. Thank you Jen for making the day so special ❤️
Hi Don That's great that Jen showed you an amazing time on your private Opera House and Aussie Animals tour. It sounds like you got the Full Jen and you got to see some pretty special highlights around Sydney. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Andrew was very delightful from the first moment we met. Friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, kind, great driver. We enjoyed the opportunity to tour the opera house and tour all around the city.
Hi there Thank you for taking the time to write a great review about your private Opera House and Animals tour with Andrew. He certainly knows his Wombats from his Dingbats! To see the inside of the Opera House and hear the tales of its construction is also a fantastic experience, so it's great you had a wonderful time all round. Happy Travels Cheers, Steve Arnerich Owner Runaway Tours, Sydney
Bettina was an amazing guide. She knew so much about the animals and since we got there early we had plenty of time to feed the Kangaroos and take a photo with the Koala. Opera house was incredible.
Hi Tasha We are very pleased that Bettina showed you a great time on your private Opera House and Animals tour. She certainly knows what will kill you and what will cuddle you at our wildlife park! Hope the Koala time was magic. The Opera House is certainly a true icon of Sydney We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Excellent. We were able to be up close with many animals including kangaroos, koalas, and others. Julian was our guide and was wonderful and told us all about Sydney. The 2nd part at the Opera House was very informative. Great way to spend an afternoon in Sydney.
Hi Sherry We are very pleased that Julian showed you a great time on your private Sydney Opera House and Animals tour. The animals are great to get up close and personal with and it really is a highlight of visiting Australia. You also can't beat an inside tour of the Sydney Opera House as an iconic global destination! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
We got picked up by Andrew, who was very prompt, and was very friendly from the start making us happy to have him as our tour guide. On our way to Ferndale he told us and pointed out so much of Australia's history. He had a great sense of humor as well. When we got to Ferndale we could tell he was quite at home and very familiar with the animals and staff. We had a private in depth tour of the park and got up close and personal with many of the animals. He watched the time carefully to make sure we got to the Opera House on time. He explained so many details of the Opera House before our tour began. When we got to the Opera House he personally escorted us in to make sure we got to the correct location and even explained our shortest route back to the hotel. We would love to have Andrew for all of our Tours. He was just fabulous!! Thank you Andrew!!
Our tour guide was Jen who did a really great job. This was only an afternoon tour and went first to the Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park where we got up close pictures with a Koala. You could hand feed the kangaroos and some other animals. We then took a tour of the Sydney Opera House - enjoyed the views of exterior of the the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The concert halls had rehearsals ongoing and we couldn't take pictures inside of them. Enjoyed the overall tour and Jen did excellent job as the guide.
Hi Patricia It sounds like a perfect day to be had with an encounter with our furry and fierce creatures followed by an Inside the Opera House tour! We're glad that Jen made your day extra special and showed you a great time out and about in Sydney We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Joe was a great tour guide! We got to see a mama kangaroo with a baby that peeked its head out when Joe got it to stand up and the baby which had been tucked in came out. He was very knowledgeable and told us about the marsupials and bird of Australia.
Danny was very knowledgeable in Australian history, about the native animals, and Australian culture. He was very helpful, courteous, and prompt. The wildlife park was very fun and a nice way to spend the day. The Opera House tour guide, Connor, was also very knowledgeable. He knew so much about the construction, the politics, and local geography.
Danny did an amazing job. 100% recommend this tour. Beautiful native birds, koala’s, and kangaroos. Saw all the animals was wanting to see.
The visit to the Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park was outstanding. We were able to see kangaroos, koala bears, a wombat, dingo, penguins, and exotic birds. We had the opportunity to feed the kangaroos and pet a koala bear. Our guide, Andrew was awesome. He provided us with a lot of information and went out of his way to make our tour enjoyable. The Sydney Opera House was interesting learning about its construction.
