Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Name: Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
Brand: Sydney Opera House
SKU: 2482SOH1
Price: 29.48 USD
Rating: 4.5 (2406 reviews)

Sydney, Australia

From $29.48

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour
Offered in: English

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Overview

Go behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House for a fascinating look at this Sydney icon. Your knowledgeable guide leads you through the World Heritage–listed building on a walking tour, sharing entertaining stories about the revered performance center's history and providing access to off-limits parts of the house.

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with an insider guide
Learn about the inspiration behind its world-famous architecture
See areas that are normally off-limits to the public

What's Included

Local guide

No Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

What To Expect

Your tour of the Sydney Opera House gives you an insider's perspective on one of the world’s most famous performance venues, where more than 1,500 concerts, ballets, musicals, and plays are staged every year. 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 the opera house’s Danish architect, including his inspiration and building challenges. 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.

Explore in depth during your tour with a knowledgeable guide, who shares fun facts about the opera house’s history, architecture, and the thousands of performances that have taken place there since it opened in 1973.

Sydney Opera House

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
Tours do not operate on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day before 1pm, subject to change

Tour + Main Meal & Drink: Redeem your ticket stub at either of our harbourside dining venues Opera Bar or House Canteen between 1130am-6pm on day of your tour booking. Includes main meal and a beverage from a selection.
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
Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
Please check you have selected the correct language tour for the tour you want to experience the language in
Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

2,406 reviews

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General review about the construction of the opera house

VILMA_S, Apr 2024

A good tour of the opera house. We learned many interesting facts about the construction and history of this building. Dinner is not so good.

Exceptional must see tour

Elizabeth_A, Apr 2024

Exceptionally interesting and informative tour of this iconic building. We were so fortunate to have the added bonus of being able to see a glimpse of the Australian ballet rehearsing Carmen during our tour. Maeve was the perfect guide and we would recommend as a must see for visitors to Sydney.

Don’t book ahead

debbie_M, Apr 2024

I was in Australia for 3 days and had to fly to Brisbane via Sydney from Auckland, to attend the funeral of a child. My flights were changed and my plane was delayed which meant I could not go on the tour. My request for refund has been declined, showing a complete lack of empathy.

Loved the tour and the...

Razvan_S, Apr 2024

Loved the tour and the guide! We went around the opera and the guide explained us clearly the history of it.

Unusual views of the Opera House

Kathryn_B, Apr 2024

The Opera House was walking distance from our hotel. The weather was sunny and warm. Our hour tour was everything else I expected. We were introduced to the history of the building and the problems that had to be solved during the building. We were able explore unusual areas of the Opera House. What a marvelous building. It was well worth our time. A wonderful tour.

Great overview of the Sydney Opera House

Pearlquan, Apr 2024

It was great to have a guided tour of the opera house and the story behind it. Our tour guide (Shelia) was very knowledgeable and friendly. This tour was especially great... since we had tickets to see a show there.

Sydney Opera House--A Must Visit!

CATHERINE_F, Apr 2024

Great tour! Opera House is beautiful and so interesting. Sue was a terrific guide. She took us to 3 venues and gave us an in depth description of each one. She has been there 18 years and has a wealth of knowledge. Really enjoyed the hour spent there.

Must. See tour

Sandra_L, Apr 2024

Been to Sydney a couple of times and always saw the Opera House from across the bay. Decided to see it up close and was not disappointed. Not only beautiful on the outside but also on the inside. Tour was well done with visual story telling along the way. I loved learning the history behind the building. A must see tour.

Great tour

maschaper, Apr 2024

Very interesting tour with a great guide. Well worth the time. We only had a limited time in Sydney and this was a highlight of our trip. We couldn't make the time booked because our cruise ship was late docking. Company was great about letting us come a bit later.

Opera house tour

Lynda_S, Apr 2024

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the building, the architecture, the architects and engineering. We enjoyed our tour of the iconic opera house.

A must do

SILVERFOXES, Apr 2024

Oh my! What a great informative guide. Not too fast for the slow walkers and great photo opportunities. Not for those who can’t do stairs.

Beautiful Opera House

Steven_N, Apr 2024

Loved seeing how the theaters were built and the stories behind the construction. Beautiful views of the Harbour.

An inside view and history of the opera house.

Mark_R, Apr 2024

We had been to Sydney in the past and had the opportunity to walk around and view the opera house from all sides. Not knowing a lot of its history, and never seeing the inside, this was a great way to do it. The tour’s hour length is just the right amount of time. Thank you to our guide for sharing her knowledge of the opera house with us. We had a wonderful time.

Sydney Opera Walking Tour

Brenda_F, Apr 2024

I enjoyed learning about the history of how the structure was built. The theatres were beautiful and the acoustics were amazing. Such a spectacular venue for the arts, education and beyond.

Our guide was very...

Craig_M, Apr 2024

Our guide was very knowledgeable, and she was able to answer all of our questions. Would recommend this tour.

Fantastic tour

Mark_O, Apr 2024

Great tour, fantastic guide and extraordinary iconic building. I have been on this tour before and most likely I will go again.

Inside the opera house

Paula_P, Apr 2024

Maeve was informative and pleasant. Got to see inside both major venues. Didn't mean to buy the tour with meal package, but food was good.

A must see in Sydney

Laura_S, Apr 2024

Wished we could have been in more halls. No need to limit photos when nothing is going on. Beautiful facility

Not to be missed

Fred_l, Apr 2024

Our guide had incredible knowledge of the making of the opera house. His enthusiasm showed throughout. We left knowing so much more. A truly great experience.

Icing on the cake

Renee_K, Apr 2024

Extremely worthwhile hour that gave us greater appreciation for this beautiful structure. Guide was excellent speaker, giving a great deal of info along w videos along the tour route. As there are many steps (300?) she very discretely showed me where I could use the lift at times as I walk slowly with a cane. Definitely would recommend this 1 hour info packed tour.

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