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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

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Overview

Available languages

German
English
French
Spanish

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.

Tours do not operate Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day before 1pm, subject to change

Tour + Main Meal & Drink: Redeem your ticket stub at either of our harbourside dining venues on day of your tour booking. Includes main meal and a beverage from a selection.

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.

Please check you have selected the correct language tour for the tour you want to experience the language in

Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.

Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

No Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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.

What To Expect

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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.

Admission Included

Options

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

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

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.

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

German Guided Tour

German Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a German Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)

English Guided Tour

English Fluency Required: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide

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)

Reviews

4.70

3,373 reviews

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  • Amazing! Was remarkable...

    Nicole M,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing! Was remarkable to see the inside of both halls and learn the history. Our guide was very knowledgeable. This is a must do if in Sydney!

  • I Expected More

    Brian P,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    This was a brief tour that included some sit-down time in the two largest performance spaces, a short educational video, and some patter from our guide about the history and construction of the venue. Our guide frequently went down tangents about various performances and performers that did little to enlighten. For not much more money, one could buy a performance ticket and peruse a Wikipedia article, yielding a more satisfying and complete experience. There was also a glitch in Viator sending me a broken link to obtain my admission tickets. This was remedied with a trip to the ticket window at the visitor center, but took some of the shine off of the day.

  • The tour was outstanding!...

    Avelino J,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was outstanding! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and gave us a real interactive experience.

  • Family with young Adult

    Lesley W,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour of the Opera House. Get to see concert hall and opera hall along with details of history on the build etc

  • Opera House

    Billy P,

    Aug 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    ⸻ This is a great, quick tour of the Opera House. The guide was warm, friendly, and very knowledgeable, making the experience really enjoyable. Just a heads-up: it can get quite crowded, so if possible, try to avoid weekends.

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