Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

From the operator

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.

From the listing by Sydney Opera House on Viator.

The tour, stop by stop

1. 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.

Meeting point

Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station

Checking in

To check-in for the tour, please arrive to the Welcome Centre on the Lower-Concourse of the Sydney Opera House precinct for the 1-hour Guided Tour and exchange this voucher for your tour ticket. It is recommended to arrive approximately 10 min prior to your scheduled departure time.

Please note, the tour can contain approximately 300 stairs and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please ensure you have selected the correct language option for the tour you want to experience. If you can not understand the language of the tour, you may be refused entry to that tour time. You can contact the Sydney Opera House reservations team to discuss further.

If you are undertaking the Tour & Dine experience, you will receive a printed ticket on check-in at the Welcome Centre which can be redeemed for your main meal and drink at one of the harbour facing restaurants.

Please Note: This voucher can be redeemed at one of the following restaurants during select times on the day of your tour:

• House Canteen (Asian-inspired), 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
• Opera Bar (Modern Australian), 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
• Midden by Mark Olive (Indigenous Australian dining), 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM or 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Redemption Information: House Canteen & Opera Bar, Proceed directly to the Bar to redeem your voucher and place your order. Midden by Mark Olive, Present your ticket to the waitstaff before being seated and ordering.

Seating availability may be limited during peak lunch periods. Three venue options are available to accommodate customers.

Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.

Good to know

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.