Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
Please arrive at the Welcome Centre 15 minutes prior to your tour time to adhere to check in and cloaking procedures. If you are more than 5 minutes late from the start time of your tour, your tour will be forfeited.
Please check you have selected the correct language tour for the tour you want to experience the language in
Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sydney Opera House
Your tour of the Sydney Opera House allows you to step beneath the sails of one of the world’s most iconic performance venues, where more than 1,800 concerts, plays, musicals and ballets are staged every year. Explore it with an insider guide, who shares stories and fun facts about the opera house’s history, performances and architecture throughout your 1-hour tour. Walk through the elegant foyers, visit one of the largest pillar-free chambers in the world, sit down in a custom-made white birch chair and look up at the vaulted ceiling. Check out areas that are off-limits to the general public, learn about the distinctive exterior design made up of ‘shell’ tiles, and hear about opera house’s Danish architect, including his inspiration and building challenges.
What‘s Included
Local guide
No Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Late arrivals. Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
Meeting points
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station Sydney Australia
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
French Tour & Meal + Drink
French Speakers Only: One Hour guided tour with French-speaking guide plus main meal and beverage from a selection at Opera Bar or House Canteen
Spanish Tour & Meal + Drink
Spanish Speakers Only: One Hour guided tour with Spanish-speaking guide plus main meal and beverage from a selection at Opera Bar or House Canteen
Spanish Guided Tour
Spanish Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a Spanish Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
German Tour + Meal & Drink
German Speakers Only: One Hour guided tour with German-speaking guide plus main meal and beverage from a selection at Opera Bar or House Canteen
German Guided Tour
German Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a German Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
French Guided Tour
French Speakers Only: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a French Speaking Tour Guide (not in English)
English Guided Tour
English Fluency Required: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide
Tour + Main Meal & Drink
English Fluency Required: Enjoy our one hour tour followed by a main meal and beverage, from a selection, at either Opera Bar or House Canteen
Architectural Tour
A 75-minute tour experience aimed at those who are interested in finding out more about the way the Opera House was built.
English Guided Tour
English Guided Tour from April: 1 Hour Guided Tour with a English Speaking Tour Guide
Reviews
3,783 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sing praises for The Opera House Tour
904bradym,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative information on the architect, the construction, and the history. Our guide, Katerina was excellent.
An incredibile structure...
johno,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An incredibile structure built in the 70s. Informative tour by Allan who certainly knows his stuff. Would highly recommend
Jack’s Visit
John T,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Darryl was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the tour. Plenty of construction information as well as a short video. Able to get into two concert halls. Beaytiful
Impressive Tour
Courtney B,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized. Easy to redeem voucher for entry ticket. The tour itself was fascinating. The tour guide was very informative (and funny!)
Short but SWEET!!!!!!!!!
MaryEllen M,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Short but comprehensive. Great guide, lots of stairs. What a remarkable achievement.Perfect for a hot day.
Fun stuff
Chris C,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was interesting and fun …. and I’m not even an opera fan! Nice touch to have headphones for everyone so we could easily hear our tour guide.
Once in a lifetime memories
MICHAEL T,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a super great tour. We enjoyed being inside the iconic Opera House in Sydney . We had a great tour guide. A wonderful day, a couple nice drinks overall. We had a wonderful time. I hope this is enough characters to satisfy the requirement
Australia's Gift to the World
Mimi C,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you travel to Sydney, the Opera House is a must see. It was nothing short of amazing. To see the engineering brilliant concepts incorporated into every aspect of this most beautiful iconic structure are mind-boggling. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to go through this wonderful tour. Not only is this structure as beautiful on the inside as the out, it is one of the worlds most amazing engineering feats and designs. If you could only do one single thing while in Sydney, then this should be it.
Excellent guide behind...
Robin D,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide behind the scenes Ann’s about the architecture of this beautiful opera house. I highly recommend visiting this lovely cenue
The tour guide was...
Michele P,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was excellent and explained how the opera house was designed and built. Very informative and an amazing structure.
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