Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
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
Midden by Mark Olive available for the Tour & Dine redemption from 1st April 2025.
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
Options
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
French Guided Tour
French Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a French Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
English Guided Tour
English Fluency Required: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide
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
German Guided Tour
German Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a German Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
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
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.
Reviews
3,102 reviews on TripAdvisor
A Must Do Experience
Barbara G,
Mar 26, 2025
5.00If you are in Sydney…you must do this tour. Our guide Connor, was the best! He was very entertaining and kept everyone engages. As well, he made sure that everyone was able to navigate the steps and keep the tour at an easy pace.
Excellent tour
cdefrank01,
Mar 26, 2025
5.00Great knowledgeable tour guide. Comprehensive tour explaining the history and motivations behind the construction.
Amazing
Lisa H,
Mar 25, 2025
5.00Incredible insight into this iconic place. Wonderfully guided by Arlo and we lucked out to see both the Orchestra and an opera being practiced. Highly highly recommend this one of the highlights of our trip to Sydney
Worthwhile
Nancy k,
Mar 25, 2025
5.00Very informative. We enjoyed it a lot. The history of the building and its challenges were new to us.
Explore the history and construction of the opera house
Jacqueline C,
Mar 25, 2025
5.00I didn't know that to expect but this was actually very cool. The history and the architecture of the opera house is so interesting, laced with so much drama. It's also cool to be about to see the construction of the shells up close and hear about what kind of performances have occurred in the different theaters within the opera house.
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