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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

4.7(4,085)1 hour
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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.

Tour Options

French Tour & Meal + Drink
  • French Speakers Only: One Hour guided tour with French-speaking guide plus main meal and beverage from a selection at Opera Bar or House Canteen
English Guided Tour
  • English Fluency Required: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide
French Guided Tour
  • French Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a French Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
German Tour + Meal & Drink
  • German Speakers Only: One Hour guided tour with German-speaking guide plus main meal and beverage from a selection at Opera Bar or House Canteen
Architectural Tour
  • A 75-minute tour experience aimed at those who are interested in finding out more about the way the Opera House was built.
Spanish Guided Tour
  • Spanish Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a Spanish Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
German Guided Tour
  • German Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a German Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
English Guided Tour
  • English Guided Tour from April: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide
Tour + Main Meal & Drink
  • English Fluency Required: Enjoy our one hour tour followed by a main meal and beverage, from a selection, at either Opera Bar or House Canteen
Spanish Tour & Meal + Drink
  • Spanish Speakers Only: One Hour guided tour with Spanish-speaking guide plus main meal and beverage from a selection at Opera Bar or House Canteen

Itinerary

Admission included

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.

Highlights

Local guide

What's included

Included
Local guide
Not included
No Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Late arrivals. Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.

Traveller Ratings

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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.

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