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Sydney Opera House Architecture Tour

Group of tourists on a Guided Walking Tour of Sydney Opera House, Australia, with a clear view of the iconic architecture
Group of tourists on a Guided Walking Tour of Sydney Opera House, Australia, with a clear view of the iconic architecture
Group of tourists exploring the unique architecture of Sydney Opera House on a guided tour
Group of tourists enjoying a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House, with meals and drinks, offered in multiple languages

Learn about the history, and magic of Sydney Opera House on this guided tour of its architecture that takes you directly beneath its world-famous sails!

Highlights

  • Take your family on this guided architecture tour to see how architects built this architectural and engineering masterpiece

  • With an expert guide by your side, learn how Jørn Utzon's spherical solution helped create the sails of the Opera House.

  • Take photographs from vantage points, and learn about how this engineering marvel was built.

  • Check out the luminous tiles that make up the shells of the House and the grand bronze staircase of the Bennelong restaurant in the House.

  • Fun fact: The Monumental Steps were inspired by the Mayan step pyramids.

Inclusions

  • 75-minute guided tour

  • English-speaking guide

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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William

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Jan, 2024

The guide, Peter, made all the difference. He was knowlegeable an passionate about the building.

If you love iconic architectural gems, then this tour is for you. This 75-minute architectural guided tour of the Sydney House Opera is a dream. Built back in the 1950s by Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House is nothing short of a masterpiece. On this tour, you will get to learn how visionaries came together to build this architectural and engineering masterpiece. It consists of three groups of interlocking vaulted ‘shells’ which house two main performance halls and the famous Bennelong restaurant with its bronze staircase. With an expert guide at the helm, learn more about the shell-like structures that rest upon a vast platform and are surrounded by terrace areas that serve as pedestrian roads. What’s more, you might even see a rehearsal in action, or catch the crew working on a set!

Sydney Opera House

Monday08:45 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday08:45 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday08:45 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday08:45 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday08:45 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday08:45 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday08:45 AM - 09:00 PM

What’s not allowed

  • Keep in mind prams, buggies, and video recording are prohibited inside the venue.

Additional information

  • Since there are a lot of live performances that are staged here, the venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour.

  • Guests with mobility issues can book a mobility access tour at alternative times.

  • Please note that bags larger than a standard handbag will need to be cloaked on arrival and may be subject to a search before being cloaked. Suitcases or large backpacks will not be permitted to be cloaked within the Sydney Opera House facilities.

  • Guests must keep their phones switched off or on silent for the duration of the tour.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

  • Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Redeem your ticket at the Sydney Opera House.

  • Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point

How to redeem

  • 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

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