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. If you arrive late to the tour, your tour will be forfeited and a refund will not be available.
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 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.
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
Tour Departure from Stage Door for behind the scenes access
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
Options
Backstage Guided Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Breakfast: Light breakfast including tea/coffee
Reviews
339 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Back Story of the Backstage Tour
Nancyroper,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour takes you all over the Opera House. There are back hallways, stairs, theaters, dressing rooms etc. You’ll hear fascinating history about the designing and building of the opera house. You’ll see the sets for current shows, the green room, giant stage lifts for scenery and sets.
A real behind the scenes experience.
lindahall123,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A great insight into what happens behind the scenes. A must do for any kean theatre goers. Gives you a fresh view on the hard work needed to pull off a good production.
Lots of fun behind the scenes
jkavanagh51,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic visit with Bella as our guide. Delicious breakfast
Well worth the money. Very impressive.
Andre V,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent in-depth walk through of private behind-the-scenes details and public-facing impressive experiences at all the theatres, including the most famous Opera theatre and Concert theatre. Very impressive and educational. Well worth the money.
Exclusive Access and a Delicious Finish at the Sydney Opera House
Camille D,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible Sydney Opera House tour with breakfast, and it was truly a memorable experience. Our guide, Nicolas, was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the Opera House and its inner workings. He took us backstage on several of the stages—and even onto the stages themselves—which felt very special and exclusive. We learned how props enter the Opera House and are moved throughout the building, and we also got to see a dressing room, which gave us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how productions come to life. The tour struck a perfect balance between history, architecture, and the day-to-day reality of a working performance venue. The experience was topped off with breakfast in the Green Room, which was absolutely delicious and a wonderful way to relax and reflect on everything we had seen. This tour exceeded our expectations and is a must-do for anyone visiting Sydney, especially if you enjoy seeing how iconic places really function behind the scenes.
Recommended! Enjoy!
Judy H,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent - very informative and the architecture is fabulous to enjoy without throngs of people - easy to locate meeting spot
Excellent tour
phyllis s,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Emily was very knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting. Many of the areas don’t allow for photos because of copyright etc, but she made sure we had plenty of opportunity for photos given the restrictions. There are a lot of stairs to climb - not sure of availability of elevators, so someone restricted in movement may want to inquire as to alternatives. We were able to select our breakfast from a menu provided at the beginning of the tour. The food was good as well. I would recommend this tour for others.
Behind the scenes-wow
marychapman11,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Truly backstage! Very interesting, would highly recommend for everyone! Emily was an outstanding guide!
Well worth it
Bob D,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide. Very informative and interesting the opera house tour will definitely be one of my favorite tours this trip.
Fabulous tour…lousy breakfast.
AudreyR42,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The opera house was truly amazing!…and Alan was a charming, excellent host who remembers names like nobody else, and is very attentive to the personalities and needs of his guests. Breakfast could be improved a lot….especially the attitudes of the staff! Not normal “Australia” as we experienced it!
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