Breathtaking Sydney Opera House: 1-Hour Icon Discovery
Discover insider secrets and stories of the Opera House artists and performances, and step inside the iconic theatres and foyers that bring to life over 1800 performances each year. Explore the building with our knowledgeable guides, and learn about how Jørn Utzon’s vision came into existence against impossible odds. Please note that as we are a busy performing arts centre, venues and theatres are subject to availability at the time of your tour. Option: Tour & Dine at Opera Bar, House Canteen or Midden by Mark Olive: Make the most of a day out at the Opera House by going on our 1-hour tour followed by a lunch or an early dinner at your choice of harbourside restaurants. Redeem your ticket at Opera Bar or House Canteen between 11.30am - 6pm, or Midden by Mark Olive between 11.30am-2.30pm, or 5-6pm Option: Language Tour and Language Tour & Meal + Drink options. Choose French, German, or Spanish Tour, to experience the tour with one of our language-speaking guides.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
howardtwilley, 10/22/2025 6:00:28 AM
The tour took us to both venues of the building. The story behind the building of the Opera House was absolutely captivating. The building is gorgeous inside and out. A must experience.
Caroline_F, 10/22/2025 2:34:36 AM
Absolutely amazing. We were lucky enough to enter the symphony hall part as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra were practicing for a later performance with British conductor Sir Donald Runnicles. Wonderful experience
Sherry_K, 10/21/2025 10:20:00 PM
Very informative tour. Our guide did a fantastic job explaining everything and we had the opportunity to listen to the orchestra practicing!
ShaunL, 10/21/2025 11:37:03 AM
Booked this tour in advance and glad we did as visiting the opera house seems to be quite popular. Our guide Nick gave an overview of how both the opera house was built with all its construction challenges as well as taking us into a number of the theatres including the main concert hall which was simply amazing. One to tick off the bucket list.
LARA_B, 10/21/2025 3:34:02 AM
An inside look at the Opera House - a fun and informative walking tour! Our guide Sheila was so knowledgeable, loved what she was doing!!
Kylie_v, 10/21/2025 2:04:16 AM
Awesome tour. Very informative and it was great to see the inside and outside of the Opera house. Would definitely recommend.
Garry_R, 10/21/2025 1:51:49 AM
I was an excellent tour, we found out so much about the Opera House that we never knew about it was really interesting.
Daniel_S, 10/20/2025 8:42:09 PM
Can’t recommend this tour enough! My goodness, a perfect combination of history and architectural lessons, packaged in a flexible, fast-moving. If you thought you were in love with this iconic space before…just wait until you take the tour! Wow.
576ummea, 10/20/2025 8:24:47 PM
Abby was fantastic, with detailed and compelling storytelling. She elaborated in many points through her own experiences over her 20 years of touring. There's a required bag check-in for larger items - make note of this! It's a mix of indoor and outdoor touring so plan accordingly - keep that and sunnies on you. The provided headphones are crisp and I could hear Abby clearly. No photography allowed in the theater halls when there are performers or staff on the stage, so please take note of that. If you are lucky enough to be there when something is happening, put away your phone and enjoy the experience! We were lucky enough to see the piano tuner on the Rent stage and see/listen to some Stravinsky by the orchestra. Overall it was lovely and highly recommend. A great way to see a UNESCO world heritage site and learn about it! Thank you Abby, TripAdvisor, and The Sydney Opera House!
D3816QDluish, 10/20/2025 2:52:33 PM
Simply WOW…. The architecture and the history behind all of it is absolutely fantastic. And we had the best guide ever, Nick…. He made us all feel part of the Opera family.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note the standard guided tour contains approx. 300 stairs - Low Impact. If you have limited mobility there are daily mobility access tours available on request pre-booking is required please contact the supplier directly.
- Tours do not operate Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day before 1pm, subject to change
- Tour + Main Meal & Drink: Redeem your ticket stub at either of our harbourside dining venues on day of your tour booking. Includes main meal and a beverage from a selection.
- One Hour Tour including Tour & Dine please check in at the Welcome Centre on the lower concourse level ten minutes prior to your tour time
- Redeem tour & dine at House Canteen or Opera Bar between 11.30am-6pm on the day of the tour.
- Redeem tour & dine at Midden by Mark Olive between 11.30am-2.30pm, or 5-6pm on the day of the tour.
- Please check you have selected the correct language tour for the tour you want to experience the language in
- Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
- Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
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Redemption
To check-in for the tour, please arrive to the Welcome Centre on the Lower-Concourse of the Sydney Opera House precinct for the 1-hour Guided Tour and exchange this voucher for your tour ticket. It is recommended to arrive approximately 10 min prior to your scheduled departure time. Please note, the tour can contain approximately 300 stairs and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please ensure you have selected the correct language option for the tour you want to experience. If you can not understand the language of the tour, you may be refused entry to that tour time. You can contact the Sydney Opera House reservations team to discuss further. If you are undertaking the Tour & Dine experience, you will receive a printed ticket on check-in at the Welcome Centre which can be redeemed for your main meal and drink at one of the harbour facing restaurants. Please Note: This voucher can be redeemed at one of the following restaurants during select times on the day of your tour: • House Canteen (Asian-inspired) – 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM • Opera Bar (Modern Australian) – 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM • Midden by Mark Olive (Indigenous Australian dining) – 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM or 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Redemption Information: House Canteen & Opera Bar – Proceed directly to the Bar to redeem your voucher and place your order. Midden by Mark Olive – Present your ticket to the waitstaff before being seated and ordering. Seating availability may be limited during peak lunch periods. Three venue options are available to accommodate customers.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund