Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Sydney Opera House has launched its first ever Architectural Tour, revealing the story behind the creation of Utzon’s masterpiece.

You will hear how visionaries, idealists, architects, engineers, pragmatists and artists together built this architectural and engineering masterpiece form our most experience and knowledgeable guides.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.

This is a walking tour and can contain up to 300+ stairs.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided Tour

Meeting and Pickup

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.

What To Expect

Sydney Opera House

Join us on this historical tour where you'll learn how in the mid-1950s, Australia and a man from Denmark, Jørn Utzon, created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of twentieth-century architecture. To quote US architect Frank Gehry, “(it) changed the image of an entire country.” Hear how visionaries, idealists, architects, engineers, pragmatists and artists together built this architectural and engineering masterpiece that was at the cutting edge of what was possible at the time.

Admission Included

Options

Architectural Tour

English Fluency Required: 1 hour tour experience aimed at those who are interested in finding out more about the way the Opera House was built.

Reviews

4.83

69 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our Guide was very...
Jamie S,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our Guide was very knowledgeable about the architecture tour because he had previously worked at the Opera house as an architectural engineer. It was a very interesting tour learning the history of how the building was built.
Aeesome architectural tour
Kevin J,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Peter, an architect who worked for Peter Hall who designed most of the interior, was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide!
A stimulating must do tour!!
Karen O,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was incredible. Peter, our guide took us through the intricacies of the building of the Opera House from an insider. He was one of the architects involved in its building. It was so intriguing, stimulating & super informative. The headsets provided made it very easy to hear him & not have to be beside him on the journey through. This was one of the highlights of our Sydney visit & I would highly recommend this as a must do.
Outstanding Tour!
Peyton H,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We took the architectural tour and fully recommend it. You see it, inside and outside, and have explained everything about the building and its history and usage.
Great Tour
Mike S,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
After seeing the large number of people in our group, we were a bit concerned. Our guide, Peter, was excellent. He spoke clearly and set a nice pace while managing the large group(35). Headphones were helpful and we never noticed any static. Peter encouraged questions and always had a clear answer.
Great, highly recommend
Odyssey34043052433,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A highlight of our trip to Sydney, what an experience. Wonderful tour leader. We all had ear pieces so did not miss out on any of the information.
Best tour you will ever go on
ryanaJ2189MI,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Without a doubt, the best tour any of us have been on. Our guide Peter made the tour, his passion and knowledge for the building was truly inspiring. I will be recommending this tour to anyone I know visiting Sydney.
Opera House Review
Lynda K,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A brief technical narrative about the conceptual design through construction including difficult engineering aspects, personality and professional conflicts coupled with political and cultural necessities. The guide was very knowledgeable and directed his group in a professional and enjoyable manner. Very educational.
Architectural Opera house tour
Arla M,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The process of design and engineering to construction was explained and laid out very well in the tour. What an amazing structure. So worth the time.
Amazing place!
40kenjin,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First time Sydney and I go Opera House, wow really cool! The building design is so unique, never see before. Took many photos outside and also join tour inside, very interesting. For me, it feel like dream come true to be here.