Sydney Opera House VIP Experience: Guided Tour, Dinner & Drinks
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Feel like a star on the ultimate evening out and experience the best that Sydney has to offer.
Make your way to The Lounge on the upper level near the Box Office, where you will be met by a friendly member of Sydney Opera House's Welcome Team, before heading off on an intimate, 1 hour tour of the Iconic Sydney Opera House with one of our English language tour guides. You will explore beneath the sails, venturing to theatres and foyer before they go live ahead of the night’s performances.
After the tour our guide will escort you to the restaurant of your choice: Bennelong, the Sydney Opera House's signature restaurant, or Midden by Mark Olive for alfresco harbourside dining. You will indulge in a two-course dining experience paired with matching Australian wines, and soak up the atmosphere and views from one of Sydney’s best restaurants.
Check out what shows and performances are on at Sydney Opera House to package together and have the ultimate night out!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking - subject to availability. Please note: Adult pricing applies to all guests
Dietary requirements will need to be confirmed at the time of the booking
Please note the Sydney Opera House Guided tour contains over 200 steps over the duration of the tour - Low Impact. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Bennelong is the Sydney Opera House's signature restaurant. Enjoy either entree and main or main and dessert with paired wines.
Midden by Mark Olive is known for alfresco harbourside dining under the Sails of the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy either entree and main or main and dessert with two beverages your choice of Australian wine, beer of soft drinks
Meet a member of our Welcome Team at 415pm at The Lounge of the Upper Level, near the Box Office
Your tour will depart at 430pm. After your tour our guide will drop you off at either Bennelong or Midden by Mark Olive, depending on your booking for dinner.
Dinner booking is from 530pm - 730pm
Some patrons like to dress up and make a special night of their Sydney Opera House experience, whilst others choose to dress casually for comfort. Please note for dinner bookings it is not necessary to wear a jacket and tie
Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Sydney Opera House
Enjoy a VIP 1 hour guided tour of the Iconic Sydney Opera House House followed by a two course menu with paired wines. 4.15pm meet and greet at the Sydney Opera House. Make your way to The Lounge on the upper level near the Box Office. 4.30pm Depart on a 1 hour small group VIP Tour of the Sydney Opera House 5.30pm guide will escort you to your booking at Bennelong, or Portside restaurant. 5.30pm - 7.30pm: Enjoy your 2 course meal with 2 beverages
What‘s Included
Intimate 1 hour guided evening tour of the Sydney Opera House
Two matching wines or beers
Two course dinner either entree and main or main and dessert
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
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
Bennelong Restaurant
Dining will take place at Bennelong, Sydney Opera House's signature restaurant.
Midden Restaurant
Dining will take place at Midden by Mark Olive, the Sydney Opera Houses alfresco restaurant with sweeping harbour views.
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and delicious food
Ruth K,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was excellent. We had a small group of only four people and a very knowledgeable tour guide. The food at the Midden restaurant was delicious. My husband wasn’t looking forward to this, but he admitted that he enjoyed it. Highly recommended.
It was just 9 of us. It...
Rose V,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was just 9 of us. It was amazing to go inside the theaters and watch actual see and hear actual ongoing rehearsals.
Fun and informative
kkihunt,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed the tour. Guide was fantastic and very informative. The food was exotic and flavorful and we enjoyed our dinner at the Opera House
A Great Experience
grs1275,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience. We were able to listen to a rehearsal along with a thorough tour. The dinner was outstanding, although it is a limited menu.
A Fabulous Afternoon with Imy at the Sydney OperaHouse
Gail D,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared to be in awe! The structure of the Sydney Opera House and the the people who greet you and show you the beauty of the place are amazing! There are fabulous concert halls and magnificent steps — and lots of them!
Great tour
adamrB5679IY,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, learned so much about the history of the building and how the various theaters operate. Dinner at Midden was so good and the views couldn't be better too
Excellent guide,...
Richard B,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, Excellent time. Knowledgeable and well spoken. Dinner afterwards was a great cap to the evening!
The tour was fantastic...
Patricia J,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was fantastic along with the tour guide. We got to see many theatres and had a great description of what type of production’s that take place there. Also of the construction of the opera House .
Peter was outstanding…...
James A,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Peter was outstanding… full of knowledge and passionate about his role in conveying it. Dinner after at Midden’s was very good as well. Enjoyable outing.
This was a wonderful...
Matthew C,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour. The guide was incredibly informative and was very friendly. We really enjoyed learning about the construction of the opera house and getting to see the various halls. The dinner at the end was delicious and the ambiance was amazing.
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