Sydney Opera House Tours

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.

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.

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!

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.