Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

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Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
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Discover the stories, history, and magic of Sydney Opera House with a guided tour. Step beneath the world-famous sails and explore the building that brings to life over 1800 performances each year.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
French, English, Spanish, German

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Jo – Australia

Alan was a fantastic guide - he has a great sense of humour, a huge passion for the building, its history and the artistic companies that perform there. As a ‘local’ and having been in the crowd when Queen Elizabeth II opened the building, I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that it was the first time I had done the tour. The tour was well paced and the headphones allowed a clear commentary and allowed several tour groups to share the same space without interruption. Highly recommended.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Iain – United Kingdom

Easy to book. Tour guide friendly and knew his stuff. Tour was about an hour, which was sufficient

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Highlights

  • Step beneath the sails and discover what makes the Sydney Opera House inspiring
  • Explore the building with passionate and knowledgeable guides
  • Step inside iconic theaters and foyers
  • Capture photographs from rare vantage points, off limits to the general public

Full description

Join a walking tour to explore the halls and foyer spaces of the Sydney Opera House with your entrance ticket. Learn what makes this building a World Heritage-listed masterpiece from your guide. You might catch a rehearsal in action or the crew working on a set.

The story of the Opera House rivals any dramatic opera for plot twists and jaw dropping cliff-hangers. Step inside and explore beyond the magnificent sails to hear the stories behind Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s remarkable design. On this one-hour guided tour you’ll discover the intricate workings of a living, breathing icon.

Includes

  • Live guide
  • Entrance ticket
  • Complimentary cloakroom for small bags and prams. No large luggage accepted.
  • Large luggage can not be stored in the cloakroom.

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please check in at the Welcome Center located on the Lower Concourse level of the Sydney Opera House.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Video recording
  • Baby strollers

Know before you go

  • Tour contains 300 stairs so please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • This tour is not suitable for clients with wheelchairs
  • Tours do not operate on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day before 11:00 AM
  • If you have mobility issues, you may wish to take an Access Tour, please contact tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com to organise this tour
  • Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour
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From $32 per person

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4.7 out of 5 stars

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  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Jo – AustraliaJuly 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Alan was a fantastic guide - he has a great sense of humour, a huge passion for the building, its history and the artistic companies that perform there. As a ‘local’ and having been in the crowd when Queen Elizabeth II opened the building, I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that it was the first time I had done the tour. The tour was well paced and the headphones allowed a clear commentary and allowed several tour groups to share the same space without interruption. Highly recommended.
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Iain – United KingdomJuly 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Easy to book. Tour guide friendly and knew his stuff. Tour was about an hour, which was sufficient
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Caroline – United KingdomJuly 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Very informative guide. We were lucky enough to see a snippet of a rehearsal in progress too.

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Activity provider:
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