Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Uncover the mysteries of the backstage world. Meet your guide at Stage Door before you take a journey behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House.
Discover spaces and places normally hidden from the public, as you explore unseen backstage areas where performers like Julie Andrews, Bob Dylan and Prince have all gone before. In your intimate group, follow your tour guide and get ready to see first-hand what the Sydney Opera House stage crew and performers get up to side-of stage, including a trip to the orchestra pit and private dressing rooms. Complete the experience with a delicious breakfast in the Green Room - the exclusive domain of our crew and performers.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age to participate is 10 years old
Please note: There are over 300 stairs on this tour, a moderate level of physical fitness is required to participate on the tour
Due to safety requirements - fully covered enclosed rubber soled shoes must be worn for the duration of the tour
Please meet your tour guide at the Sydney Opera House Stage Door at 6:45am - your tour will commence at 7:00am sharply
Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Barista Coffee or Tea, Juice, Choice of granola, tapioca pudding, croissant on arrival, followed by choice of Smashed avo on toast, Healthy Breakfast, or eggs and bacon
Behind the scenes tour - with a professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Sydney Opera House
Arrive at Stage Door for this backstage experience, and join an intimate tour group to begin your exploration. Experience first-hand what it’s like to walk through Stage Door where thousands of actors, performers and famous names have walked before. Get ready to explore places usually off limits to the general public to find out how the magic of theatre happens. Relish the opportunity to get a glimpse into the demanding, passionate, dramatic (and sometimes scandalous) world of our performers – as our guides recount the stories and insider secrets of what really happens behind the curtain. From pulleys to props, sequins to sound-checks, we take you through nooks and crannies not known to the public. Discover what makes the Sydney Opera House both a world-renown icon and a world-class performance venue. Complete the experience with a delicious breakfast in the Green Room - the exclusive domain of our crew and performers.
Options
Backstage Guided Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Breakfast: Light breakfast including tea/coffee
Reviews
306 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Opera House...Inside Edition
Dolores P,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour of all the venues in Opera House conducted by seasoned knowledgeable guide who also explainedthe history of the building. Be advised that there are approximately 300 stairs. Breakfast was filing and delicious with many choices.
Sydney Opera House Tour & Breakfast
Leonard M,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I Had such a great time on the Sydney Opera House tour! Bella, our guide, was super knowledgeable and made the whole experience really engaging — I learned so much and still had a lot of fun along the way. Breakfast afterward was simple but tasty, and a nice way to relax after the tour. Definitely recommend it if you want a mix of history, interesting stories, and a good start to the day!
Thank ya, Bruce!
Aaron F,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Our guide (Bruce) was funny and personable, the backstage access was wonderful, definitely recommend. Pricier than the regular tour but worth it.
Bella was very...
shorton635,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bella was very informative. It was great to see backstage and to learn more about the sets, costumes, performers and working crews
Promised more than it was in reality
JoaoPaulo T,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00We walked all the time like we were intruders. The guide didn't worry about whether we understood it. The tour was sold with 3 hours and we only had 2 hours of tour.
Cannot miss while in Sydney...
Jose F,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great to experience the backstage functions of the Opera House. You get to see the loading docks, orchestra pits, walk on the stage and sit in the theaters in a small group experience.
Early morning at the Opera Hiuse
Susan L,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fascinating look behind the curtains, as led and detailed by a super guide. Highly recommend this tour, despite the early-morning hour.
A must do. 🤩
373darbyt,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the absolute best experiences ever! This morning, the incredible Bruce—truly deserving of a Gold Logie!—guided our small group on a tour of a lifetime, taking us deep inside and behind the scenes of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. We explored hidden corridors, peeked into dressing rooms and even stood on stages where legends and large symphonies have performed. Bruce’s storytelling brought the Opera House to life, sharing insider architectural and theatre secrets, and the incredible effort that goes into each and every performance. The absolute highlight was the hands-on moment where I got to stand on the conductor’s podium in the iconic Joan Sutherland Theatre!!!!! Wowwww As a theatre kid, I was over the moon, and Bruce’s excitement was contagious—he was genuinely thrilled to share the Opera House with someone who loves it as much as I do! An experience I’ll never forget! Every step of the tour was engaging, informative, and downright thrilling. If you have the chance, this tour is an absolute must-do for anyone visiting Sydney. Unforgettable from start to finish!
Worth the money
Spirou99,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great insights into this unique architecture. Expensive but worth the money. The guide was very knowledgeable and funny.
Great for fans of stage productions
Christopher P,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00For people who are interested in what goes on behind the scenes, it’s a must do. Limited picture taking, but that’s understandable. Great guide!
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