Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Sydney Opera House
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.
Options
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
German Guided Tour
German Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a German Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
French Guided Tour
French Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a French Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
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
English Guided Tour
English Guided Tour from April: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide
Spanish Guided Tour
Spanish Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a Spanish Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
English Guided Tour
English Fluency Required: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide
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.
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
What‘s Included
Local guide
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.
Meeting points
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station Sydney Australia
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,098 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sydney Must Do
hevdave,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this Tour. Guide was excellent and informative. If you are in Sydney this is s must do to see inside this iconic venue.
The secret life of the Opera House
Annette B,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed learning the history of this Australian icon It’s very interesting and beautiful architecture inside as well as out
A Short Tour Worth Taking!
tashah900,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour. Our guide, Carole, was so informative and kind. We learned loads about the opera house and saw so many wonderful nooks and crannies inside. It was a great experience!
Brief but packed with interesting info
Patricia D,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very easy walking and our guide, Johannes, was lively and full of fun facts. The opera house is iconic - we would love to see a show or concert there on our next visit.
Nice
JC777777777,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful, great and informative
Opera House guided tour
Sandra S,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Opera house tour - excellent - a chance learn the story from design to completion and more with a visit to the concert hall, other music halls as well as some usually unseen areas. The headphones we were given at the start of the tour were a great asset, allowing clear audio throughout the tour. Our guide Shelia was an amazing guide, providing an informative, interesting tour. Well worth doing.
Worth it
Prashant T,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative activity about the history of the Opera House. Our guide Maeve was very thoughtful and entertaining.
Guide was very good, and...
Bruno V,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Guide was very good, and seeing opera house from inside was interesting. Definitely changings perspective after seeing the building from inside.
Great tour to learn about the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Jeff H,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Peter was very knowledgeable and had great insight into the Sydney Opera House.
Waste of time
David D,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Not an interesting tour. You can't take pictures inside. The tour guide focused too much on trying to crack jokes..(pilates, balding, being short, being crushed by the weight of the tons of cement above us etc) The most informational was the video you see right at the beginning. Would not recommend.
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