Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour
Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour
Duration: 1 hour
1 hour
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
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Take a 1-hour guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House and explore its legendary halls, theaters, and soaring sails with a local expert.
Admire the building’s iconic sail-like architecture, a masterpiece of 20th-century design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the venue that hosts over 1,800 performances each year and explore hidden corners not seen by the general public.
Enjoy the tour in your choice of 7 languages and upgrade your tour to add a meal and drink at Midden, the Opera Bar, or House Canteen.
Fun fact: The Opera House roof is made of over one million Swedish tiles, forming a shell pattern that's both an engineering and artistic feat.
1-hour guided walking tour of Sydney Opera House
Entry to Sydney Opera House
English/Spanish/French/German/Mandarin/Korean/Japanese speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
Complimentary cloakroom access
Headset (based on option selected)
1 meal and a drink from a selection at either Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or Opera Bar (menus [here](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/1c51dfddfd2c3ea953f3f038a97651aa-Sydney_Opera_House_Menus.pdf)) (based on option selected)
Parking fees
Transportation
Personal expenses
Group on a guided walking tour inside Sydney Opera House with view of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Step beneath the iconic sails for a 1-hour guided tour of Sydney Opera House, with access to key performance spaces.
Getting started
Check in at the Welcome Center on the Lower Concourse level of the Sydney Opera House. After ticket validation, your guide will greet you and provide a brief introduction before leading your group inside.
What to expect
Sydney Opera House: Opened in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s most distinctive architectural landmarks. The venue hosts over 1,800 performances each year and is celebrated for its innovative design and cultural significance.
Features
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Performance spaces: Visit select venues within the Opera House, where major concerts, operas, and events are staged annually.
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Architectural insights: Learn about the building’s unique sail-inspired design and the engineering challenges overcome during its construction.
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Behind-the-scenes access: Explore areas not typically open to the public, offering a closer look at daily operations and artistic preparation.
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Multilingual expertise: You can choose a tour in either English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, French, or German. Your guide will provide detailed commentary and answer all your questions about the Opera House throughout the tour.
Extras
Upgrade your ticket to include a meal and drink at one of three premium dining venues: Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or the Opera Bar.
Visitor exploring the interior of Sydney Opera House during a guided walking tour.
Tour guide explaining architecture to visitors inside Sydney Opera House.
Group on a guided walking tour inside Sydney Opera House with view of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Visitor exploring the interior of Sydney Opera House during a guided walking tour.
Tour guide explaining architecture to visitors inside Sydney Opera House.
Visitors enjoying a guided walking tour inside the Sydney Opera House.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
What’s not allowed
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Oversize luggage
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Video recording
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Baby strollers
Accessibility
- This tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs.
Additional information
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Guests will need to climb 300 stairs, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Tours do not operate on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day before 11am.
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If you've opted for the meal upgrade, you can redeem it at the House Canteen or Opera Bar between 11:30am and 6pm or Midden by Mark Olive, between 11:30am-2:30pm for lunch, or 5-6pm for dinner.
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Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour.
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Please check in at the Welcome Center located on the Lower Concourse level of the Sydney Opera House.
Visitors ascending steps inside Sydney Opera House during guided walking tour.
Visitors enjoying a guided walking tour inside the Sydney Opera House.
Visitors ascending steps inside Sydney Opera House during guided walking tour.
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