Guided Tours

Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour

4.5/5(2,413)

Louise H

Group

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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.

Denise M

Group

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Jul 2026

The tour guide was excellent giving us the information in a friendly and professional way. It was great to go into the Joan Sutherland Theatre where the rehearsal of a scene from the Merry Widow was taking place and then to see it live the next day! Would recommend this tour to anyone interested in the story of the Opera House.

David A

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Seeing the inside aea's of the Opera house and getting to know the history behind it. Oh the views over the harbor were great too. Our guide had great knowledge on the history and design internal and external.

Judith C

Couple

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Apr 2026

Our tour was 4.15 in the afternoon with guide Laura. She was delightful, knowledgeable and answered questions well. The concert hall was stunning and its versatility was well explained. I really liked the splendid use of woods contributing to the acoustics. 4.15 was a perfect time to enjoy the fabulous harbour view.

Gill P

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

The tour guide was amazing - learned a lot about the history ilof the Opera House, lots of amusing anecdotes etc. It was excellent and well worth it. We're going back this evening for a recital by an organist we heard rehearsing during the tour.

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.

1-hour guided walking tour of Sydney Opera House

Entry to Sydney Opera House

English/Spanish/French/German/Mandarin/Korean/Japanese speaking tour guide (based on option selected)

Complimentary cloakroom access

Headset (based on option selected)

1 meal and a drink from a selection at either Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or Opera Bar (menus here) (based on option selected)

Parking fees

Transportation

Personal expenses

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Louise H
Group
Verified booking
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.
Denise M
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The tour guide was excellent giving us the information in a friendly and professional way. It was great to go into the Joan Sutherland Theatre where the rehearsal of a scene from the Merry Widow was taking place and then to see it live the next day! Would recommend this tour to anyone interested in the story of the Opera House.
Harvey S
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Great education about a famous icon
David A
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Seeing the inside aea's of the Opera house and getting to know the history behind it. Oh the views over the harbor were great too. Our guide had great knowledge on the history and design internal and external.
Sevigny C
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
What an amazing guide! We were lucky enough to see dancers and musicians

Step beneath the iconic sails for a 1-hour guided tour of Sydney Opera House, with access to key performance spaces.

Getting started

Check in at the Welcome Center on the Lower Concourse level of the Sydney Opera House. After ticket validation, your guide will greet you and provide a brief introduction before leading your group inside.

What to expect

Sydney Opera House: Opened in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s most distinctive architectural landmarks. The venue hosts over 1,800 performances each year and is celebrated for its innovative design and cultural significance.

Features

Performance spaces: Visit select venues within the Opera House, where major concerts, operas, and events are staged annually.

Architectural insights: Learn about the building’s unique sail-inspired design and the engineering challenges overcome during its construction.

Behind-the-scenes access: Explore areas not typically open to the public, offering a closer look at daily operations and artistic preparation.

Multilingual expertise: You can choose a tour in either English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, French, or German. Your guide will provide detailed commentary and answer all your questions about the Opera House throughout the tour.

Extras

Upgrade your ticket to include a meal and drink at one of three premium dining venues: Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or the Opera Bar.

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

What’s not allowed

Oversize luggage

Video recording

Baby strollers

Accessibility

This tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs.

Additional information

Guests will need to climb 300 stairs, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Tours do not operate on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day before 11am.

If you've opted for the meal upgrade, you can redeem it at the House Canteen or Opera Bar between 11:30am and 6pm or Midden by Mark Olive, between 11:30am-2:30pm for lunch, or 5-6pm for dinner.

Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour.

Please check in at the Welcome Center located on the Lower Concourse level of the Sydney Opera House.

How To Redeem Your Ticket

Please present you mobile voucher at the Sydney Opera House Welcome Centre on the Lower Concourse 15 minutes prior to the tour for your ticket stub

Meeting Point

Welcome Center (lower ground level), Sydney Opera, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.