Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Admission Included

Options

Backstage Guided Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Breakfast: Light breakfast including tea/coffee

Reviews

4.86

294 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

262

Backstage opera house tour with breakfast
Patty W,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour to see inside the iconic opera house and hear the history. Freida was a fantastic guide and very friendly and knowledgeable. Wry fun way to start the day in Sydney.
A Must Do Tour!!
Denis G,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent tour! We really enjoyed discovering so much about what goes on behind the scenes in order to put on the diversity of productions that occurr at the various theaters at the SOH. There is a consideration to take into account. The "choose from the menu" breakfast is good, however, it is served at the end of the tour. You may want to eat something before starting the tour.
Great tour, great guide!...
JoaoPires S,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour, great guide! Thank you Bruce to all the knowledge and the amazing experience! I highly recommend it!
Surprisingly informative
Inga P,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
4.00
There are several steps to navigate and you must walk fast The guide was very friendly, well informed and amusing
Eye opening view of the behind the scenes
Elizabeth B,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Steven did an excellent job leading our tour and keeping us safe as we moved around the work spaces in the opera house. Understanding how the Opera House works and the complexity of the environment was eye opening. We learned a ton about different theaters, their quirks and strengths. The breakfast was very good.