Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Take a guided walking tour of Sydney Opera House while your cruise ship is in port to experience one of the world’s most famous performing arts centers. Plus, you’ll see the best views of the Sydney Harbour. Book this Sydney Opera House shore excursion ahead to ensure you don’t miss out on this popular tour.
Option: Language Tour
Enjoy your tour with one of our language-speaking guides in French, German, or Spanish
Optional Add On: If you select the below option
Tour & Dine at your choice of either Midden by Mark Olive, Opera Bar or House Canteen. Make the most of a day out at the Opera House by going on our 1-hour tour followed by a lunch or early dinner at your choice of harbourside restaurants. Enjoy a main meal from a selection and beverage (wine, beer, soft).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler pickup is not offered as the port is within a short stroll to the Sydney Opera House
There are approximately 300 stairs on this tour - Low Impact. It is not recommended for those with limited mobility who are unable to manage stairs an access tour is available by contacting the supplier directly
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Tours do not operate on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day before 1:00pm
Tour & Dine Option: Booking Time refers to tour time, please check in at the Welcome Centre 10 minutes prior to your tour. You will receive a ticket to redeem your main meal and beverage at a harbourside restaurant
Tour & Dine Option: Main meal + beverage can be redeemed at Opera Bar or House Canteen anytime between 11.30am - 6pm on the day of your tour, or Midden by Mark Olive between 11.30-2.30pm or 5-6pm on the day of the tour.
Tour & Dine Option: Children ages 5-15 years will have a childrens menu to select from
Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided Tour
Port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Sydney Opera House
Your tour of the Sydney Opera House takes you into some of the world’s most iconic performance venues, where more than 1,500 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.
Options
Tour + Main Meal & Drink
English Fluency Required: One hour guided tour, plus main meal and beverage from a selection at either Opera Bar or House Canteen
German Guided Tour
German Speakers Only
French Guided Tour
French Speakers Only
Architectural Tour
English Fluency Required: 1 hour tour experience aimed at those who are interested in finding out more about the way the Opera House was built.
Spanish Guided Tour
Spanish Speakers Only: 1 hour Tour with Spanish-speaking tour guide (not in English)
English Guided Tour
English Fluency Required
Reviews
147 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Things you must know about the Opera
hussain A,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a must do for Sydney visitor , lots of information and historical stories during the construction of the opera, the Arch and design , design of interiors , exterior , it is fantastic one hour tour, it is amazing.
Good tour
Lucia C,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good tour with Judy very knowledgeable about Opera House, would recommend to go, just wish it wasn’t raining so hard so we could have walked around it.
The opera house tour was...
Amy L,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
4.00The opera house tour was very educational. Our tour guide Esteban was knowledgeable and did a good job. Lots of interesting things.
A Sydney must-see!
Diana F,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had a stroke and so can't walk up that many stairs. So, I requested the "accessible" tour. They were glad to accommodate me. It was WONDERFUL! I learned so much about the opera house, its history, the inner workings and each of the venues. I highly recommend that tour!
Excellent tour! A must...
Judith B,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour! A must see. Our tour guide was very informative. She understood the history and architecture of the opera house.
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