Guided Tours

Guided Back Stage Tour of Sydney Opera House

Name: Guided Back Stage Tour of Sydney Opera House
Start: 2024-12-23T07:00:00
End: 2024-12-23T09:30:00
Location: Sydney Opera House

Group of tourists enjoying a Guided Back Stage Tour of Sydney Opera House, Australia, with a close-up view of the iconic architecture

Group of tourists enjoying a Guided Back Stage Tour of Sydney Opera House, exploring the iconic architecture in Sydney, Australia

Step into the hidden world of the Sydney Opera House with an exclusive guided backstage tour, complete with a lavish Green Room breakfast.

Highlights

Sign up for an exclusive 2.5-hour guided backstage tour at the iconic Sydney Opera House to explore off-limit areas like the orchestra pit.
With an English-speaking guide, listen to them tell you the history of the place where famous names like Cate Blanchett and Prince have walked.
Peek behind the stage, walk the corridors to rehearsal spaces, and uncover the fascinating intricacies of staging processes and performer traditions.
End your tour with an indulgent breakfast at the Green Room with some juice, barista coffee or tea, croissant, granola, or tapioca pudding.
Fun fact: The phrase ‘break a leg’ originated in ancient Greece, where audiences stomped their feet instead of clapping!

Inclusions

2.5-hour guided tour
Expert English-speaking guide
Breakfast (Please find the sample menu here).

Cancellation policy

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

Your experience

Embark on a theatrical adventure

Start your journey into the world of theater by stepping through the same Stage Door that countless world-renowned performers have graced. Joining a small group, you'll be guided by an expert who'll share insider secrets and amusing anecdotes from the Sydney Opera House’s rich history. Your guide will lead you through the labyrinth of backstage areas, usually off-limits to the public, where you'll get a peek into the heart of this bustling performing arts center, which has been graced by famous artists like Cate Blanchett and Prince. . You'll even learn about the time Danish architect Jørn Utzon's winning design was initially discarded, only to be retrieved and celebrated globally.

Savor a star's breakfast

After an intriguing exploration, the tour culminates in the Green Room, the performers' exclusive domain. Here, you'll enjoy a delightful breakfast of croissants, granola, berry compote, delicious beverages, and more, a privilege usually reserved for artists. This tour is not merely a visit; it's a captivating immersion into the world of performance, promising a unique perspective and an unforgettable experience.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 10 years.

Additional information

Children aged between 10 and 15 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Wear flat, comfortable shoes on this tour as there are over 300 steps to climb.
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.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Please meet your guide at the stage door under the Monumental steps at 6:45am to check in prior to the 7am tour departure time.
Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

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