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Highlights
- Join a 1-hour walking tour led by a local expert at the Sydney Opera House.
- See the famous sail-like structures designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
- Gain access to performance spaces and areas typically closed to visitors.
- Learn about the building history and the over 1,800 shows held each year.
- Hear stories about the roof constructed from more than one million Swedish tiles.
- Choose from guides fluent in English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese.
- Optional meal upgrades are available at select dining venues on site.
Your Experience
Meeting Point
Start your visit at the Welcome Center on the Lower Concourse level. Here you will validate your ticket and meet your guide before heading inside.
The Tour
Walk through the sails of this World Heritage site for 60 minutes. Your guide will show you areas usually hidden from the public and share stories about daily operations.
The building opened in 1973 and hosts thousands of performances each year. You will hear about the engineering challenges faced during construction.
Guides and Languages
Guides speak English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, French, or German depending on your booking. They provide detailed commentary throughout the walk.
Optional Dining
You may upgrade your ticket to include a meal and drink. This can be redeemed at Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or the Opera Bar.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided walking tour lasting approximately one hour.
- Entry to the Sydney Opera House.
- Commentary from a guide speaking your selected language.
- Access to complimentary cloakroom facilities.
- Headset available based on the option selected.
- One meal and drink from a selection at Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or Opera Bar (based on option selected). (<a href="https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/1c51dfddfd2c3ea953f3f038a97651aa-SydneyOperaHouse_Menus.pdf">here</a>)
- Parking fees.
- Transportation to and from the venue.
- Personal expenses during your visit.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Check in at the Welcome Center on the Lower Concourse level.
- Wear comfortable shoes for climbing 300 stairs.
- Wheelchair users should note this tour is not suitable.
- Do not bring oversized luggage or video recording devices.
- Tours are closed on major holidays and start after 11am on New Year's Day.
Ticket Delivery
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.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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