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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Spanish Guided Tour
Spanish Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a Spanish Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
French Guided Tour
French Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a French Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
Reviews
4,000 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very knowledgeable and...
Julie B,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, despite not being native! Great overall tour of the house.
Recommended for families!
Amanda D,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very informative. You easily check in at the lower level box office, check in your backpack, get hooked up with a personal headset (a HUGE plus so you don't have to strain to hear the guide!) and you are on your way! The tour took us through the main opera house auditorium and the concert hall, and you learn quite a bit of history along the way. The tour is almost entirely indoors. Both kids did fine—even the 6-year-old was kept occupied with the fun headset, lol. My 10-year-old wanted the tour to last longer! Plenty of benches and seats along the way if you need to rest.
Spectacular
paula b,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative! Being able to view from the inside was spectacular! Learned the history behind it with a well educated Emi! She definitely knows the theater!
Seamless process to...
Anna H,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Seamless process to pickup tickets. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Be prepared for a lot of stairs but rewarded with amazing views.
Sydney Opera House - An Architectural Masterpiece
Cindy B,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Read excursion info thoroughly. It says about 300 steps and it was correct. Overall, the tour was great. Learned so much about this beautiful architectural masterpiece!
Fascinating insight into the construction and working of the Opera House
Compass08869498431,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really informative tour with lots of interesting facts about the Opera House. I especially enjoyed going into the Concert Hall and learning about the acoustics. Our guide David was very knowledgeable. It was an hour well spent
Informative inside look!
Kristin H,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide! A must do on a trip to Sydney! Iconic location and fascinating history. Perfect solo tour and lunch at the Opera bar after!
Tour well worth it
Jean C,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The insight and wonder inside matches the beauty outside. Don't just take a photo, check out the how inside!
This is a great inside look at the Sydney Opera House!
Klmarkos,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a very informative & fun tour of the Sydney Opera house. Not only did I learn about the construction of the opera house, but I was able to go inside to see both the concert & the opera theatre!
Caberet show at Sydney opera house
Anthony S,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good show, go do the opera house tour first Spectacular Worth it Go for it Dinner nearby !!!!!!!!
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