Sydney Opera House Shows & Tours

• 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

• 75-minute guided tour
• English-speaking guide

• Tip: 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.

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

• Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro delivers fast-paced fun on Figaro and Susanna’s chaotic wedding day, brought to life by Sir David McVicar’s clever staging.
• A comic whirlwind of love, schemes, and disguises, this ultimate ensemble opera is a “comic cauldron of sex and social politics” (Limelight).
• Don’t miss the Australian debuts of Gordon Bintner and Michael Sumuel, led by rising star Teresa Riviero Böhm, acclaimed across major European opera houses.

• Facilities: Bar, washrooms, elevators, cloakroom
• Accessibility: Accessible restrooms, wheelchair accessible, assistive listening system

Tickets cannot be refunded, amended, or rescheduled.

• Step into 1930s Berlin cabaret glam with Gale Edwards’ dazzling production, starring Kang Wang as Rodolfo and Olivia Cranwell as Mimì.
• Puccini’s La Bohème, the inspiration behind Rent and Moulin Rouge!, follows a group of bohemian artists through love, loss, and life on the edge.
• With unforgettable arias like Che gelida manina and Quando me'n vo', Puccini’s romantic score lingers long after the final note.

• Facilities: Elevator, restrooms, bar, cloakroom, restaurant, cafe, lounge, gift shop, public telephones, baby changing facilities, ATMs
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, wheelchair spaces available, guide dogs allowed, hearing assistance, access performances, accessible restrooms, companion seating, audio description

Tickets cannot be refunded, amended, or rescheduled.

• Anne-Louise Sarks' Melbourne Theatre Company production brings a bold, modern twist to Bizet’s iconic opera.
• Bizet’s masterful blend of melody, harmony, and orchestration captures deep emotional struggle.
• A powerhouse cast, including Danielle de Niese and Rihab Chaieb, delivers unforgettable performances.

• Facilities: Parking, restrooms, opera bar, kitchen, portside, cloakrooms, food and beverages.
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility, pram parking, escalators, elevators, surtitles, accessible passageway, hearing loop.

Tickets cannot be refunded, amended, or rescheduled.

• Enjoy timeless opera favourites performed by some of Australia’s top singers, featuring iconic arias from Bizet, Puccini, Rossini, and Verdi.
• Led by acclaimed conductor Guy Noble (La Bohème, Opera in the Alps), Great Opera Hits fills the Sydney Harbour with unforgettable music.

• Facilities: Restrooms, opera bar, kitchen, portside, parking, cloakrooms, food and beverages.
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility, pram parking, escalators and elevators.

Tickets cannot be refunded, amended, or rescheduled.

• Dvořák’s Rusalka offers a darker, more romantic take on the mermaid myth, performed in Czech with English subtitles for an authentic experience.
• See soprano Nicole Car’s homecoming in the title role, joined by director Sarah Giles following her acclaimed La Traviata production.
• Set against the Sydney skyline, this visually rich staging features Renée Mulder’s imaginative costumes and Charles Davis’s innovative set, paired with a lush score including Song to the Moon.

• Facilities: Elevator, cloakroom, escalator, bars, washrooms and accessible toilets
• Accessibility: English surtitles above the stage, accessible passageway, wheelchair-accessible, hearing loops, courtesy wheelchairs

Tickets cannot be refunded, amended, or rescheduled.

• Embark on an enriching 2.5-hour guided tour, delving deep into the backstage world of the universally acclaimed Sydney Opera House.
• Unravel unique tales of the theatre, uncovering hidden spaces and learning insider secrets that set this tour apart from the rest.
• Get an up-close view of theatre magic, from the Concert Hall's organ to the Joan Sutherland Theatre's rear stage lift.
• Relish a sumptuous breakfast in the Green Room, an exclusive domain of performers, culminating your backstage exploration on a high note.

Inclusions

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

• Tip: Don't miss the backstage view of the iconic sails, a unique perspective only available on this tour.
• Children aged between 10 and 15 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 10 years.
• 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.

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

• Soak up the grandeur and elegance of the world-renowned multi-venue performing arts center of Sydney Opera House.
• Enjoy a 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 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

• Entry to Sydney Opera House
• 30-minute or 1-hour guided tour of Sydney Opera House
• Expert English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, or French-speaking tour guide
• Lunch with complimentary drink at Opera Bar/House Canteen/Midden by Mark Olive/ (choose at the venue)

• 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.
• 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.
• Click here to know more about the House Canteen menu and here for the Opera Bar menu.
• Select one main meal and a beverage from the listed menu.
• No table reservations are required (free seating).

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.