Sydney Opera House has launched its first ever Architectural Tour, revealing the story behind the creation of Utzon’s masterpiece. You will hear how visionaries, idealists, architects, engineers, pragmatists and artists together built this architectural and engineering masterpiece form our most experience and knowledgeable guides.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 3 of the next 8 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 11.
Join us on this historical tour where you'll learn how in the mid-1950s, Australia and a man from Denmark, Jørn Utzon, created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of twentieth-century architecture. To quote US architect Frank Gehry, “(it) changed the image of an entire country.” Hear how visionaries, idealists, architects, engineers, pragmatists and artists together built this architectural and engineering masterpiece that was at the cutting edge of what was possible at the time.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $42 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 8:15 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 5–15 pay from $23, adults from $42. Infants go free.
It can: 3 of the next 8 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 94 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sydney Opera House.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour | 1h 15min | 4.9 (94) | $42 | |
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