Sydney Opera House Tours
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous venues for performing arts. With these tickets, you can choose from a wide range of tours to explore and learn all about this icon in both architectural and technological innovation sectors.
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Take a 1-hour guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House and explore its legendary halls, theaters, and soaring sails with a local expert.
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Admire the building’s iconic sail-like architecture, a masterpiece of 20th-century design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
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Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the venue that hosts over 1,800 performances each year and explore hidden corners not seen by the general public.
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Enjoy the tour in your choice of 7 languages and upgrade your tour to add a meal and drink at Midden, the Opera Bar, or House Canteen.
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Fun fact: The Opera House roof is made of over one million Swedish tiles, forming a shell pattern that's both an engineering and artistic feat.
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Take a 1-hour guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House and explore its legendary halls, theaters, and soaring sails with a local expert.
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Admire the building’s iconic sail-like architecture, a masterpiece of 20th-century design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
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Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the venue that hosts over 1,800 performances each year and explore hidden corners not seen by the general public.
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Enjoy the tour in your choice of 7 languages and upgrade your tour to add a meal and drink at Midden, the Opera Bar, or House Canteen.
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Fun fact: The Opera House roof is made of over one million Swedish tiles, forming a shell pattern that's both an engineering and artistic feat.
Catch La Bohème as it transports Sydney Opera House to the beating heart of bohemian Berlin where passion and poetry collide as a starving artist and a fragile beauty fall in love—only to be tested by fate, jealousy, and loss.
Great for
Opera enthusiasts & newcomers | Fans of tragic love stories | Lovers of emotional, sweeping music
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Catch La Bohème as it transports Sydney Opera House to the beating heart of bohemian Berlin where passion and poetry collide as a starving artist and a fragile beauty fall in love—only to be tested by fate, jealousy, and loss.
Great for
Opera enthusiasts & newcomers | Fans of tragic love stories | Lovers of emotional, sweeping music
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Discover the inner workings of the Sydney Opera House on an intimate, guided backstage tour offered before the daily rush of performances begins.
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Step into exclusive areas like rehearsal spaces and dressing rooms that are typically off-limits to the public and hear behind-the-scenes stories.
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Start your morning with a full-cooked breakfast in the Green Room, the private dining area reserved for performers and staff.
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Learn how this architectural masterpiece operates daily, from stagecraft logistics to the stories of international artists who have performed here.
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Fun fact: More than 300 corridors are used to navigate the backstage area of the Sydney Opera House—almost like a city within a building!
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Discover the inner workings of the Sydney Opera House on an intimate, guided backstage tour offered before the daily rush of performances begins.
-
Step into exclusive areas like rehearsal spaces and dressing rooms that are typically off-limits to the public and hear behind-the-scenes stories.
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Start your morning with a full-cooked breakfast in the Green Room, the private dining area reserved for performers and staff.
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Learn how this architectural masterpiece operates daily, from stagecraft logistics to the stories of international artists who have performed here.
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Fun fact: More than 300 corridors are used to navigate the backstage area of the Sydney Opera House—almost like a city within a building!
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Discover the design secrets of the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour through its theatres, foyers, and hidden spaces with architectural insights.
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Learn how Jørn Utzon’s radical vision and Peter Hall’s innovations transformed an ambitious idea into a globally celebrated architectural masterpiece.
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Hear behind-the-scenes stories of the challenges and triumphs faced by architects, engineers, and artists during the Opera House’s 14-year construction.
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Step into performance halls and admire the building’s acoustics, soaring vaulted sails, and tiled shells that have defined Australia’s cultural identity.
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Fun fact: The Sydney Opera House roof is covered in exactly 1,056,006 self-cleaning tiles, specially made to reflect sunlight while hiding stains and dirt.
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Discover the design secrets of the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour through its theatres, foyers, and hidden spaces with architectural insights.
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Learn how Jørn Utzon’s radical vision and Peter Hall’s innovations transformed an ambitious idea into a globally celebrated architectural masterpiece.
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Hear behind-the-scenes stories of the challenges and triumphs faced by architects, engineers, and artists during the Opera House’s 14-year construction.
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Step into performance halls and admire the building’s acoustics, soaring vaulted sails, and tiled shells that have defined Australia’s cultural identity.
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Fun fact: The Sydney Opera House roof is covered in exactly 1,056,006 self-cleaning tiles, specially made to reflect sunlight while hiding stains and dirt.
Embark on an adrenaline-filled journey through lust, jealousy, and spectacle in this new production of the iconic opera Carmen.
Great for
Lovers of Opera | Georges Bizet Fans | Fans of Classical Music
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Embark on an adrenaline-filled journey through lust, jealousy, and spectacle in this new production of the iconic opera Carmen.
Great for
Lovers of Opera | Georges Bizet Fans | Fans of Classical Music
Let the sensational opera hits of all time take over you in this 90-minute concert at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, just across the Sydney Harbor.
Great for
Opera lovers | Music lovers
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Let the sensational opera hits of all time take over you in this 90-minute concert at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, just across the Sydney Harbor.
Great for
Opera lovers | Music lovers
- Enjoy a tour of the world-renowned Sydney Opera House, which ends with a delicious lunch or early dinner at the House Canteen, Midden by Mark Olive, or Opera Bar
- Walk through this multi-venue performing arts center in the company of an expert guide who will tell you interesting stories about the place.
- Admire the architecture and enjoy the new purpose-built space with various immersive digital experiences.
- Savor delightful flavors of a lunch or dinner paired with a drink and enjoy unobstructed views of the Harbor Bridge at the House Canteen, Midden by Mark Olive, or Opera Bar.
- Fun fact: The topaz-colored glass at the Sydney Opera House was a unique shade made to order in France by the glass manufacturing company of Boussois Souchon-Neuvesel.
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- Enjoy a tour of the world-renowned Sydney Opera House, which ends with a delicious lunch or early dinner at the House Canteen, Midden by Mark Olive, or Opera Bar
- Walk through this multi-venue performing arts center in the company of an expert guide who will tell you interesting stories about the place.
- Admire the architecture and enjoy the new purpose-built space with various immersive digital experiences.
- Savor delightful flavors of a lunch or dinner paired with a drink and enjoy unobstructed views of the Harbor Bridge at the House Canteen, Midden by Mark Olive, or Opera Bar.
- Fun fact: The topaz-colored glass at the Sydney Opera House was a unique shade made to order in France by the glass manufacturing company of Boussois Souchon-Neuvesel.
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Discover the architectural marvel of the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour that unlocks its history, design secrets, and backstage stories in 60 minutes.
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Enjoy a delicious meal paired with a refreshing drink at Opera Bar, House Canteen, or Midden, with views overlooking Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge.
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Explore inside the Opera House’s grand performance spaces and learn how performers prepare backstage for iconic concerts, theatre, and opera shows.
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Choose from multiple language options for your guided tour, including English, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean, for a personalized experience.
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Fun fact: The Opera House’s sail-like design was inspired by orange segments and took 14 years to build, becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
More details
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Discover the architectural marvel of the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour that unlocks its history, design secrets, and backstage stories in 60 minutes.
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Enjoy a delicious meal paired with a refreshing drink at Opera Bar, House Canteen, or Midden, with views overlooking Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge.
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Explore inside the Opera House’s grand performance spaces and learn how performers prepare backstage for iconic concerts, theatre, and opera shows.
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Choose from multiple language options for your guided tour, including English, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean, for a personalized experience.
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Fun fact: The Opera House’s sail-like design was inspired by orange segments and took 14 years to build, becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
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- Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s leading performance spaces, set on the banks of the gorgeous Sydney Harbour. Opened in 1973, the venue comprises six performance theaters, which together host more than 30 shows a week and 2000 events a year. The distinguished architectural marvel represents huge shells or billowing sails, thereby attracting visitors from all over the globe. If you’re planning a visit, check out our in-depth guide to know all about Sydney Opera House tickets and tour options, essential visitor information and more.
- There is so much to see and do on your Sydney Opera House tour. Here’s what you can look out for.
Sydney Opera House Architecture
Explore the fascinating architecture of Sydney Opera House, a proud creation of the country dating back to the 1950s. The unique shell design has drawn in visitors from around the world. It is one of the largest performance venues in the world, comprising six performance spaces and theatres.Inside the Sydney Opera House
Beneath its glorious white sails, lie six performance venues and other attractions including reception rooms, a restaurant, rehearsal rooms, and a one-of-a-kind open-air forecourt overlooking the harbour and city. Performance spaces inside the Sydney Opera House include the Concert Hall, Drama Theatre, Playhouse, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Utzon Room, and Studio.Opera Bar & Kitchen
Located in the heart of the Sydney Opera House is the simple yet elegant Opera Bar & Kitchen. Enjoy a delicious meal in the shadows of the giant white sails, while soaking in views of the harbour. There’s always something for everyone at Opera Kitchen from the morning bakery to a pasta bar in the afternoon and evening. If you love Japanese cuisine, Opera Kitchen also offers some of the finest ramen and other fresh dishes.Sydney Opera House Shows
Catch some of the most spectacular shows at the world’s best performance venue. A few shows to watch out for are West Side Story: The Musical, Madama Butterfly, Greatest Opera Hits, La Boheme, La Traviata at Sydney Harbour, Faust, Aida, and many more. Combine your tour with a Sydney Opera House show to make the most out of your visit.
- As one of the largest cities in Australia, Sydney has many attractions to explore beyond the Sydney Opera House.
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Skydiving is one of the best experiences to go for when in Sydney. Get a view of lush green landscapes from 15,000 ft high up in the sky! There is hardly a better way of getting your shot of adrenaline than by freefalling from an airplane. If you’re looking to do something different in Sydney, try skydiving! Visit one of three prime locations – Hunter Valley, Wollongong, and Newcastle – and make memories for a lifetime. Read on to know all the information you need about skydiving in Sydney.Sydney Harbour Cruise
Take a ride along the most beautiful natural harbour in the world on a Sydney Harbour Cruise. Enjoy spectacular views of the harbour, Sydney Opera House, and Sydney’s skyline with a fun dose of entertainment and food.Taronga Zoo Sydney
Located on the shores of the Harbour is the famous Sydney Taronga Zoo. Take a walk on the wild side and get close to seals, tigers, koalas, and many more native Australian animals at the zoo. The best part? You get to ride a sky cable car, where you have a bird’s eye view of the whole zoo!Hop-on Hop-off Tours
Make the most of Sydney in a day or two with an expert guide taking you through the city’s most famous landmarks and attractions, including Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Your Sydney hop-on hop-off bus tour will help you save time, especially if you’re on a short visit.Madame Tussauds Sydney
Meet your favourite stars inside the Madame Tussauds Museum and get acquainted with the martial arts legend Jackie Chan or take pictures with Wolverine. Inside the museum, you can pose with the Justice League Heroes such as Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman.
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