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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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.
Options
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
German Guided Tour
German Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a German 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
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 Guided Tour
French Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a French Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
Spanish Guided Tour
Spanish Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a Spanish Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
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
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
English Guided Tour
English Fluency Required: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide
English Guided Tour
English Guided Tour from April: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide
Reviews
3,925 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Opera House tour
Flyer09342220104,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well informed guide. Answered all questions professionally. Start and duration was spot on.
Opera House- Beautiful
Colleen W,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One hour tour which is perfect. We were able to see all the performance theatres. Monica did a great job. There are a lot of steps for those with mobility issues.
Amazing
Greg M,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour. It was great seeing the inside of this iconic building. We were fortunate enough to witness portions of two different rehearsals. This will be remembered for a very long time.
For a quick tour of the...
Michael A,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00For a quick tour of the Opera this is the tour. If you have few hours in the morning, then do the behind the scenes with breakfast.
Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour
Patsy B,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Peter was passionate about the architectural tour and the details of the award and construction of the Sydney Opera House. We learned so much the efforts, challenges, timelines, materials, and budget of the project. What a unique and beautiful 52 year old building Sydney, and Australia, has in their country!
Excellent Sydney experience
Inspire299621,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. When guide asked if anyone would like to sing this lady from Chicago stood up and did a solo from an opera that took our breath away. At the end our guide joined in for a duet.
Incredible Accomplishment
Mary B,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything ran on time and ticket office and guide very professional. Bit warm in the summer but that’s what you’d expect.
This was an incredibly...
Diane M,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredibly informative tour of the Sydney Opera House. An amazing amount of information was presented in the hour tour. Our tour guide, Immy, was the best!! So glad we did this tour! Well worth it!
Sydney opera house
Timothy T,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Enthusiastic guide detailing history of the opera house. Fair amount of steps to see the beautiful interior. Worth an hour of your touring time.
No where on your listing...
Christine D,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00No where on your listing for this tour was there any mention of not handicapped accessible. So 2 persons could not attend. I have looked again and there is no mention of this. I have requested a refund for 2 people.
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