Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
Description
Discover insider secrets and stories of the Opera House artists and performances, and step inside the iconic theatres and foyers that bring to life over 1800 performances each year. Explore the building with our knowledgeable guides, and learn about how Jørn Utzon’s vision came into existence against impossible odds. Please note that as we are a busy performing arts centre, venues and theatres are subject to availability at the time of your tour. Option: Tour & Dine at Opera Bar, House Canteen or Midden by Mark Olive: Make the most of a day out at the Opera House by going on our 1-hour tour followed by a lunch or an early dinner at your choice of harbourside restaurants. Redeem your ticket at Opera Bar or House Canteen between 11.30am - 6pm, or Midden by Mark Olive between 11.30am-2.30pm, or 5-6pm Option: Language Tour and Language Tour & Meal + Drink options. Choose French, German, or Spanish Tour, to experience the tour with one of our language-speaking guides.
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Your tour of the Sydney Opera House allows you to step beneath the sails of one of the world’s most iconic performance venues, where more than 1,800 concerts, plays, musicals and ballets are staged every year. Explore it with an insider guide, who shares stories and fun facts about the opera house’s history, performances and architecture throughout your 1-hour tour. Walk through the elegant foyers, visit one of the largest pillar-free chambers in the world, sit down in a custom-made white birch chair and look up at the vaulted ceiling. Check out areas that are off-limits to the general public, learn about the distinctive exterior design made up of ‘shell’ tiles, and hear about opera house’s Danish architect, including his inspiration and building challenges.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note the standard guided tour contains approx. 300 stairs - Low Impact. If you have limited mobility there are daily mobility access tours available on request pre-booking is required please contact the supplier directly.
- Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
- Please arrive at the Welcome Centre 15 minutes prior to your tour time to adhere to check in and cloaking procedures. If you are more than 5 minutes late from the start time of your tour, your tour will be forfeited.
- Please check you have selected the correct language tour for the tour you want to experience the language in
- Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
- One Hour Tour including Tour & Dine please check in at the Welcome Centre on the lower concourse level ten minutes prior to your tour time
- Redeem tour & dine at House Canteen or Opera Bar between 11.30am-6pm on the day of the tour.
- Redeem tour & dine at Midden by Mark Olive between 11.30am-2.30pm, or 5-6pm on the day of the tour.
Reviews(4,162)
Great time great place Love it
I really loved the tour. The Opera house has a very unique history. The inside was beautiful and I got to see high schoolers practicing on one of the stages. Is worth the money if you are looking for something to do in Sydney.
Enjoyed it. The design of the opera house is very intentional and meticulous, even based on the human ear attestating to clever minds. Just like the fine tuned design of the universe, life & human consciousness attest to The designer & Creator God, revealed in Jesus Christ who loves you.
We did the oprea house tour and it was fantastic- the guide was very knowledgeable and took us all round the opera house and telling us story’s about the opera house Would definitely recommend anyone to do this if you interest in knowing about the opera house and seeing places you would not see just visiting it The opera house is stunning and breathtaking to see
Dear Trace-tae, Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, we couldn't agree more, our guides are personable, knowledgeable and their passion is simply contagious! We hope you made some special memories during your visit, and you took many photos of the stunning architecture and breathtaking views. We look forward to welcoming you back next time. Kind regards, Team SOH
The tour was very informative and educational. Our tour guide knew so much about the Opera House history that it made it interesting. I highly recommend.
Seeing inside of the Opera House whilst learning about its entire history – from the initial design, through the construction, right up to the building we see today – is truly an incredible experience. And all of this was only possible thanks to our guide, Sheila, who looked after us throughout the tour and made me feel right at home, even though I was thousands of kilometres away. Every minute spent on this tour was well worth it, and I’d definitely do it again!
Good tour experience. Learned a lot behind the design and history
Dear jordynh387, Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. Our guides are personable and passionate about sharing their knowledge of history, architecture and some of the magic of our iconic landmark. We look forward to welcoming you back next time, perhaps for a performance. Kind regards, Team SOH
Our guide Steven was very knowledgeable and well informed. You could tell he was proud of the building and how it serves people. We got to see the main spaces and hear the history and construction.
Iconic place for a reason, amazing architecture and wonderful vibe. Beautiful and lively place. friendly and informative guide.
Dear alexiesj2026, Thank you for your kind review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, we couldn't agree more, our guides are personable, knowledgeable and their passion is simply contagious. We love that you love the vibe and architecture of our iconic Sydney Opera House and look forward to welcoming you back one day soon. Kind regards, Team SOH
Alan was a great guide. You could tell he loves the Opera House and sharing his knowledge with others. Definitely a tour worth doing!
