Sydney Opera House Guided Tours
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- Make your way to one of Australia's most iconic landmarks, the Sydney Opera House.
- Bask in the elegance and grandeur of this beloved attraction that registers over 8 million visitors annually.
- This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Australia's proudest achievements and boasts a modern-expressionist design in its architecture.
- Follow around an expert English-speaking guide who will show you the best of the Opera House while filling you in on its significance in Australian history and culture.
Inclusions
- Admission to the Sydney Opera House
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Headset
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tour of Sydney Opera House with Meals and Drink
- Soak up the grandeur and elegance of the world-renowned multi-venue performing arts center of Sydney Opera House.
- Enjoy an hour-long guided tour and gasp at the attraction’s unique series of glistening white sail-shaped shells that will have you reaching for your cameras.
- Pass by venues and theaters as intriguing facts and stories about performances of the past become known to you.
- Post your tour, head to the Opera House’s House Canteen or Opera Bar for a lunch accompanied by one drink.
- Gorge on a delicious meal as you drink in uninterrupted views of the famed Harbor Bridge and the surrounding city skyline.
Inclusions
- Admission to the Sydney Opera House
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch at Opera Bar or House Canteen
- 1 Drink
- Tip: Make sure to wear comfortable and flat shoes as the guided tour will entail a fair amount of walking, with around 300 stairs to cover.
- Click here to know more about the House Canteen menu.
- Select one main meal and a beverage from the listed menu.
- No table reservations are required. (free seating).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Embark on a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House and learn about its fascinating architectural history.
- Discover the story of Jørn Utzon, the Danish artist behind the world-famous sculpture on Sydney Harbour.
- Enhance your tour by immersing yourself in a digital experience featuring 270-degree visuals and sound
- As you walk beneath the shell-like structures of the Sydney Opera House, your guide will tell you about how visionaries, architects, engineers, and artists came together to build this architectural and engineering masterpiece.
Inclusions
- English-speaking guide
- Infants aged 0-5 can enter for free.
- Sydney Opera House stages lots of live performances, so venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour. Please note the Concert Hall is currently closed as it is undergoing renewal works to improve theatre machinery, acoustics, and accessibility.
- Suitcases or large bags can't be stored, however, you can contact the nearest storage facility.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Opera Performance Tickets at the Sydney Opera House
- Don't miss out on seeing the Sydney Opera House, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Choose an opera show of your liking, from a list of shows like Rigoletto, Aida, and The Tales of Hoffman.
- Most performances last about 2-3 hours, including an interval or two.
- Head to the bar during intervals and sip on a drink as you soak up the panoramic views of the harbour.
Inclusions
- Admission into Sydney Opera House
- Tickets to a single opera performance
Exclusions
- Food & drinks
- Parking
Rigoletto
- Approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one interval.
- 7:30pm: Jun 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 26
- 12pm: Jun 24
Aida
- Approx. 2 hours and 50 minutes, including one interval.
- 7:30pm: Jun 19, 21, 24, 27, 29 | Jul 1, 4
The Tales of Hoffman
- Approx. 3 hours and 40 minutes, including two intervals.
- 7pm: Jul 11, 13, 15, 18, 20
- 12pm: Jul 22
- Tip: Carry a jacket or cover because it can get cold inside the theaters.
- Cameras will not be allowed inside the theaters.
- Guests can collect their tickets from the Box Office at Sydney Opera House 1 hour before the performance.
- Guests are recommended to arrive early to avoid rushing. Ushers will close the doors at showtime and may not allow latecomers in until there is a suitable pause in the performance
- Facilities: In-house bar, wheelchair accessible
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Sydney Opera House in Australia is one of the greatest architectural marvels from the 20th century known for its design, innovation, and identity. The multi-performance halls at the Sydney Opera House host many plays, theatres, dance and music performances from artists worldwide. The Sydney Opera house near Sydney Harbour, constituting 5738 seaters within, is known for the magnanimity of its sail-like exteriors and is undoubtedly one of the most photographed buildings in the world.
Why Take a Sydney Opera House Guided Tour?
- Learn deeply: Get a complete lowdown of all things Sydney Opera House with a guided tour.
- Discover hidden gems: With an expert guide, you can uncover lesser known facts and explore regions usually unknown to the general public.
- Picturesque spots: An expert guide knows the place inside out, allowing you to discover hidden spots and angles to make the best photographs.
- Fixed schedule: If you’re in a hurry, a guided tour with all the important details can be completed much faster than discovering the attraction at your own pace.
- Architecture tour: Learn more about the modern expressionist design of the Sydney Opera House and why it took 14 years to build.
Sydney Opera House Guided Tours vs Non-Guided Tours
Guided Tours
- Get access to an expert English-speaking guide to discover the true marvels of the Sydney Opera House.
- Go on a walking tour and discover interesting facts, history, hidden gems, lesser-known areas, and more.
- Navigate through six performance spaces and theatres while you learn about what makes each stage special.
- Indulge in sumptuous meals at the Opera Bar or House Canteen with a guided tour ticket that also includes a meal and beverage.
Non-Guided Tours
- Explore the Sydney Opera House at your own pace, whether you’re in a hurry or have all the time in the world.
- With an audio guide or headset, you can explore the venue yourself while learning about its history.
- With affordable ticket prices, non-guided tour tickets are usually quite easy on your pockets.
Highlights Covered on Your Sydney Opera House Guided Tour
Concert Hall
The Concert Hall at the famous Sydney Opera House is one of the most picturesque seating halls in the world, known for its breathtaking interiors, state-of-the-art facilities and life-size heights extending like a cathedral. It can accommodate 2664 people in the round and nearly 2102 people facing towards the stage. The hall received a recent upgrade via renovations in July 2022 that added to the existing charm of the Concert Hall.
Playhouse
The intimate surroundings at the Playhouse are ideally suited for conducting theatre, debates, lectures, plays, music, and dance concerts. With motorised battens, scenery changes are becoming easier without any manual intervention. The seating capacity of the Playhouse is nearly 398 and is ideally suited for a smaller gathering.
Utzon Room
The well-lit and mini Utzon room can gather nearly 100-200 people for recitals, lectures, intimate conferences, and relatively close party settings inside the Sydney Opera House. With bare necessities inside the room, the place is well suited for small functions requiring minimal attendees. It also overlooks the Sydney Harbour for a better view inside the hall.
Joan Sutherland Theatre
Another majestic ground for theatre plays inside the Sydney Opera House is the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Known for an extensive seating provision for nearly 1507 people, it is the second largest space in the Opera House (the first being the Concert Hall). The orchestra pit is equipped to handle nearly 70 musicians in a go. The staging at the theatre is ideally suited for all genres of plays. In the past, there have been some iconic theatrical, comic, dance, and other performances by world's famed artists in the theatre.
Forecourt
Forecourt is the expansive area between the white shell exteriors and the city skyline. Practically set as an amphitheatre, it can accommodate nearly 6000 people for rock concerts, musical shows, etc. It is currently the largest space in the Sydney Opera House that looks breathtakingly beautiful for those looking to cherish the night lines of the Australian Emerald City. The venue has been a host to some world-famous concerts like Crowded House, Machine, Florence, etc.
Opera Bar and House Canteen
Want to feast on some authentic Australian and intercontinental delicacies on your trip to the Sydney Opera House? Why not visit the Opera Bar and House Canteen that serve a variety of local dishes? With the view of Sydney Harbour to your side, order your favourites from the menu and sip wine until you fulfil your heart. Do not forget to stop at Bennelong Restaurant to catch signature desserts along with Australian jazz.
The Studio
A dimly lit room at the Sydney Opera House, the Studio is best suited to host contemporary music, dance performances, spoken shows, and corporate meetings. The cabaret and tiered-styled seating are great for smaller meet & greets and gatherings. The technologically rich studio at the Sydney Opera House can hold nearly 600 standing people and 320 in seating.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sydney Opera House Guided Tours
Yes, there are multiple guided tour tickets available for Sydney Opera House. You can pick the one of your choice and book them online.
Sydney Opera House guided tour ticket prices start from A$43. The prices will vary depending on the inclusions in the tickets.
Different types of Sydney Opera House guided tours that you can look for are:
1. Sydney Opera House Walking Tour
2. Sydney Opera House Architecture Tour
3. Sydney Opera House Guided Tour with Meal at the House