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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Slide 1 of 8, Dining at Sydney Opera House with meals and drinks during guided tour.

Visitor on a guided tour inside Sydney Opera House, admiring the concert hall.

Grilled fish dish at Midden by Mark Olive, Sydney Opera House, with Harbour Bridge view.

Visitors on a guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House, admiring the unique architecture.

Dog on leash with handler near Sydney Opera House, overlooking the harbor.

Visitors ascending steps inside Sydney Opera House on a guided tour.

Group on a guided tour inside Sydney Opera House with Sydney Harbour Bridge view.

Couple dining outdoors with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.

Guided Tour of Sydney Opera House with Meals and Drink

30 mins - 1 hr

Meals included

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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AU$78

Slide 1 of 10, Tour guide leading a group at Sydney Opera House with Harbour Bridge view.

Visitors touring the interior of the Sydney Opera House.

Guided tour group inside Sydney Opera House.

Guided tour with mobility access at Sydney Opera House.

People dining outdoors near Sydney Opera House.

Backstage tour group at Sydney Opera House with guide.

Backstage tour group at Sydney Opera House facing the auditorium.

Visitors ascending steps inside Sydney Opera House during guided tour.

Guided tour inside Sydney Opera House with people observing architecture.

Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour

30 mins - 1 hr

Meals included

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.
Admire the building’s iconic sail-like architecture, a masterpiece of 20th-century design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
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.
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.
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.
Admire the building’s iconic sail-like architecture, a masterpiece of 20th-century design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
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.
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.
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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AU$50

Slide 1 of 8, Visitor on a guided tour inside Sydney Opera House, admiring the concert hall.

Guided Tour of Sydney Opera House in Multiple Languages with Meal & Drink

30 mins - 1 hr

Meals included

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.
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.
Explore inside the Opera House’s grand performance spaces and learn how performers prepare backstage for iconic concerts, theatre, and opera shows.
Choose from multiple language options for your guided tour, including English, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean, for a personalized experience.
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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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.
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.
Explore inside the Opera House’s grand performance spaces and learn how performers prepare backstage for iconic concerts, theatre, and opera shows.
Choose from multiple language options for your guided tour, including English, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean, for a personalized experience.
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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AU$78

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Avocado toast with chia seeds on wooden board

Guided Backstage Tour of Sydney Opera House with Breakfast

2 hrs 30 mins

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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.
Start your morning with a full-cooked breakfast in the Green Room, the private dining area reserved for performers and staff.
Learn how this architectural masterpiece operates daily, from stagecraft logistics to the stories of international artists who have performed here.
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.
Start your morning with a full-cooked breakfast in the Green Room, the private dining area reserved for performers and staff.
Learn how this architectural masterpiece operates daily, from stagecraft logistics to the stories of international artists who have performed here.
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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AU$199

Slide 1 of 8, Guided tour inside Sydney Opera House with people observing architecture.

Guided tour group in the Northern Foyer of Sydney Opera House.

People on a guided tour in the Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, viewing colorful wall art.

Sydney Opera House Architecture Tour

1 hr 15 mins

Discover the design secrets of the Sydney Opera House on a guided tour through its theatres, foyers, and hidden spaces with architectural insights.
Learn how Jørn Utzon’s radical vision and Peter Hall’s innovations transformed an ambitious idea into a globally celebrated architectural masterpiece.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories of the challenges and triumphs faced by architects, engineers, and artists during the Opera House’s 14-year construction.
Step into performance halls and admire the building’s acoustics, soaring vaulted sails, and tiled shells that have defined Australia’s cultural identity.
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.
Learn how Jørn Utzon’s radical vision and Peter Hall’s innovations transformed an ambitious idea into a globally celebrated architectural masterpiece.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories of the challenges and triumphs faced by architects, engineers, and artists during the Opera House’s 14-year construction.
Step into performance halls and admire the building’s acoustics, soaring vaulted sails, and tiled shells that have defined Australia’s cultural identity.
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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AU$60

Opera singer on Sydney Opera House roof with city skyline, Great Opera Hits 2025.

Great Opera Hits 2026 at the Sydney Opera House

1 hr 30 mins with 1 interval

Age limit

Watch Opera Australia's top vocalists, directed by Shaun Rennie, bring opera's greatest masterpieces to life during Sydney's golden hour.
Enjoy timeless arias by legendary composers like Bizet, Puccini, and Verdi at the iconic Joan Sutherland Theatre in the Sydney Opera House.
This relaxed, 90-minute concert features stripped-back performances focusing purely on world-class vocals and live piano accompaniment.
Follow along effortlessly! Engaging spoken introductions and English and Chinese surtitles make this concert perfect for first-time opera-goers.

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Watch Opera Australia's top vocalists, directed by Shaun Rennie, bring opera's greatest masterpieces to life during Sydney's golden hour.
Enjoy timeless arias by legendary composers like Bizet, Puccini, and Verdi at the iconic Joan Sutherland Theatre in the Sydney Opera House.
This relaxed, 90-minute concert features stripped-back performances focusing purely on world-class vocals and live piano accompaniment.
Follow along effortlessly! Engaging spoken introductions and English and Chinese surtitles make this concert perfect for first-time opera-goers.

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AU$69

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What our guests say

Louise H

Denmark

Group

Jul 2026

Highly recommendable! Our tour guide Shiela was very engaging, vivid and knowledgeable and made sure we could visit all the interesting parts of the Opera house. Our tour started at 4:15 pm and that was a win. The views from the Opera house over the harbor are stunning and when we got back to the foyer after the tour it was buzzing and vibrant as a show was about to begin.

Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour

Paolina T

Germany

Solo

Mar 2026

Turandot at the Sydney Opera House was an absolutely amazing experience. The performance was stunning and with incredible vocals that gave me goosebumps. It’s truly something you shouldn’t miss—100% worth it when visiting Sydney.

Turandot

Linda S

Canada

Solo

Mar 2026

I loved the artists' performance and the sound quality. It was my first expérience at Opera House anf I apreciated the opera bar.

Madama Butterfly

Paul F

Couple

3 weeks ago

First, to attend an operatic concert performance in the iconic Joan Sutherland theater at the Sydney Opera House was a truly memorable experience. Then the performances of the arias were thoroughly enjoyable and the artists plus accompanist gave it their all. Particular kudos to the contralto who stepped in at the last moment as the billed artist was unavoidably indisposed. The booking process was faultless and all of the staff were efficient in enabling us to access and depart the venue with no hindrance or fuss.

Great Opera Hits 2026 at the Sydney Opera House

Hong E

South Korea

Couple

Mar 2026

It was a perfect performance for opera beginners. Loved the parts where performers gave a short explanation/story about the song, before they performed. I was able to enjoy the performance with better understanding.

Great Opera Hits 2026 at the Sydney Opera House

Howeida S

Canada

Solo

Feb 2026

It was a great performance. It was my first time watching a life oprera & it happened to be in Sydney. Nice memory to bring back home.

Hansel and Gretel

Geraldine S

United Kingdom

Couple

Feb 2026

Really unusual take on a very old story, very much enjoyed it. We are from the UK and Sydney Opera house was on the bucket list.