Sydney · SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOURS
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Some Opera House visits stay in the public foyers; others reach theatres, backstage corridors or a meal by the water. Compare access, start time and performance add-ons before choosing how far inside the sails to go.
Sydney Opera House guided tour with entrance ticket. Step under the sails, visit theaters, and hear expert stories in 1 hour.
“Tour Guide Laura from Germany was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The tour organizers are fortunate to have her as an employee. The building is fascinating and a true work of art.”
Sydney Opera House guided walking tour with insider access, architecture stories, pillar-free halls, and optional Tour and Dine meal add-on.
“Ask for Peter as your Guide. A retired Architect who actually worked on some of The Opera House projects. Very very knowledgeable!”
LED-lit Sydney sunrise kayak past Opera House and under Harbour Bridge, then breakfast by the water with guide photos and hot coffee.
“We had a brilliant time kayaking with all of the crew at Sydney Sunrise Kayaking . The views were spectacular and all of the crew took such good care of everyone and made sure we all had a fantastic time. Thanks again again.”
A 1-hour Sydney Opera House walking tour plus a meal and drink at one of three harborside venues. Views, theatres, and easy value.
“The tour was amazing. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the opera house and got to see inside some of the theaters.”
Opera Australia stars perform famous arias at the Sydney Opera House. 1.5 hours, $52, multiple nights, book online.
“Baritone wasn't strong, couldn't hear him at times. Good selection of arias and imaginative presentation.”
A guided 1-hour Sydney Opera House tour plus a lunch or early dinner with harbour views, capped at 35 people and built for families.
“Great tour! The chance to sit in performance areas was amazing! Especially enjoyed a few minutes watching the stage crew set up.”
Go backstage at the Sydney Opera House with a small group, see performer-only areas, and finish with breakfast in the Green Room.
“Excellent behind the scenes look of the Opera House! Great to see the people actually setting up props and getting ready for performances. Breakfast at the end is a nice touch.”
Opera at Sydney Opera House with English surtitles, Joan Sutherland Theatre seating, and food stops at Bennelong and the Opera Kitchen.
A small-group, one-hour Sydney Opera House walking tour with expert commentary, headset audio, and brief off-limits interior access.
“An outstanding and highly informative tour of the Sydney Opera House. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, design, and cultural significance of the building, offering fascinating insights into its complex construction. ViRead more”
Explore behind the Sydney Opera House with a VIP backstage tour and Green Room breakfast, with stairs-heavy access and early-morning magic.
“This tour was very good! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the entire Opera House and shared some informative that you couldn’t find in any guide book. We were brought to a few of the venues inside (who knew there were so many auditoriums?) where we got to see the backstage areas. Being there early in the morning also gave us the opportunity to see some areas that later in the day could become restricted as performers and stage hands start their day. I highly recommend this tour”
Private 4-hour Sydney tour with Opera House, Harbour Bridge views, Circular Quay, Bondi Beach, and neighborhood stops from a driver-guide.
“Was great way to see Sydney in a short time. Tour guide Danny was great. Would definitely recommend this tour!”
Kayak Sydney Harbour at sunset for Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park views, with a McMahons Point photo stop and twilight paddle.
“Our hosts were lovely, fun and passionate. They even took great photographs of us kayaking with the icon background of bridge and opera house. A simple but very memorable experience of Sydney Harbour.”
A 90-minute opera sampler at Sydney Opera House with piano-hosted stories, projected surtitles, and famous arias for first-timers.
“Very nice performance. It was a very busy day because it was National Australia Day. Great idea to see the Opera House short performance.”
