Guided Tours

Guided Walking Tour of Sydney Opera House

Name: Guided Walking Tour of Sydney Opera House
Start: 2024-11-21T11:00:00
End: 2024-11-21T11:30:00
Location: Sydney

Group of tourists on a Guided Walking Tour of Sydney Opera House, Australia, with a clear view of the iconic architecture in the background

Group of tourists on a Guided Walking Tour of Sydney Opera House, Australia, with a clear view of the iconic architecture

Experience the magnificence of the Sydney Opera House with a guided walking tour where you get to admire it up close with an expert guide for company.

Highlights

Walk under the glorious sails as you soak in the breathtaking surroundings of the Sydney Opera House on this tour.
Discover the rich history, fascinating stories, and pure magic of the Sydney Opera House on this guided walking tour.
You could also choose to attend one of the many performances at the Opera House to better appreciate its state-of-the-art facilities at your own expense.
Choose the guided tour in the language of your choice to better appreciate its state-of-the-art facilities.
Fun fact: The Sydney Opera House is cooled using seawater taken directly from the harbor.

Inclusions

30-minute or 1-hour guided tour of Sydney Opera House (based on option selected)
English/Spanish/French/German/Mandarin/Korean/Japanese-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
Entry to Sydney Opera House

Cancellation policy

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

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Gillian

5/5

Oct, 2024

The historical stories told by Scott were great and gave us a great insight into the past of The Rocks. Walked in and around spots we didn't know were there.

Jeffrey

4/5

Jan, 2024

Ticketing was easy, even for a non-tech person like myself, the tour guide was articulate and knowledgeable, and the Opera House is, of course, amazing.

Mark

5/5

Jan, 2024

Ticketing was simple, well organised and lots of helpful guides around to help. Darryl was so much fun, knowledgeable and passionate about the venue.

Julie

5/5

Oct, 2024

Very organised walking tour - I liked the fact we were able to see inside with a very knowledgeable guide.

Horacio

5/5

Jan, 2024

the history and stories about the venue and the personalities that attended shows there.

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Your experience

An architectural marvel

Bask in the magnificence of Australia’s defining architectural marvel of the 20th century. Considered a UNESCO world heritage site and Australia’s proudest achievement, the Sydney Opera House shows up consistently in pop culture. The opera house was inspired by modern expressionist design and is characterized by the precast ‘shells’, which are sections of a 75.2-meter sphere, that make up the roof of the massive structure.

Step into history

Learn about the motivation, original design by Jørn Utzon, and consequent rise to popularity as one of the top destinations for artistic expression. Your expert guide will take you around all the important parts of the Opera House while explaining its significance in Australian culture and history. As the tour will take less than an hour to complete, this is a great way to explore the Sydney Opera House and learn about it if you are short on time.

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

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

Additional information

The tour is not available on Christmas Day 2024, New Year's Eve 2024, 9 March 2025, 14 March 2025, 15 March 2025, 18 April 2025, Christmas Day 2025, 30 December 2025, and New Year's Eve 2025.
Wear flat, comfortable shoes as this is a walking tour and requires climbing over 300 steps.
Guests with mobility issues can book a mobility access tour at alternative times.
Arrive early to allow time for security screening. If possible, please bring a smaller bag or leave it at home for faster processing.
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.