Australia · SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOURS
The good sydney opera house tours run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Sydney Opera House in one hour with a guide, theater access, architectural stories, rare views, and practical tips for the 300 stairs.
“The tour was great and a wonderful insight into a remarkable building!”
Explore the Sydney Opera House with an insider guide, see two performance halls, learn its design story, and tackle about 300 stairs.
“Perfect amount of time. Got to see two of the 6 halls and learned about the architecture and performances.”
Paddle at sunrise past Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, then enjoy waterfront breakfast, coffee, and guide-taken photos.
“Bo and the team are excellent. This activity is a must do. Def give it a shot and do it with these guys only!!!”
Tour the Sydney Opera House, see its theatres and enjoy a meal and drink with harbour views for $62 per person.
“The guide was excellent, clear and professional The meal in the opera bar was good too Definitely would recommend”
Tour the Sydney Opera House, hear its remarkable construction story, then enjoy a meal and harbour views at a nearby restaurant.
“It was a reasonably priced tour. Our guide provided lots of information about the building of and use of the opera house.”
Go behind Sydney Opera House’s stage door for a three-hour tour of theaters, dressing rooms, backstage spaces, and breakfast.
“Fascinating look behind the curtains, as led and detailed by a super guide. Highly recommend this tour, despite the early-morning hour.”
See Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House, with classic operas, musicals, English surtitles, flexible seating, and harbour views.
“Great experience at the iconic Sydney Opera House! Venue is spectacular, harborside bar was amazing!”
Review of Sydney Opera House’s one-hour small-group tour, with insider stories, backstage access, stair details, dining options, and booking tips.
“You don’t really get to see everything. There are multiple theaters in the opera house and I think we saw two - one small and one large. You can’t take pictures inside if people are working or if there is copyright scenery so you should be aware of that. The tour guide was fantastic and had lots of good stories and history.”
Go behind the Sydney Opera House stage, explore performer-only spaces, hear theatre stories, and enjoy breakfast in the Green Room.
“Excellent tour & guide. Breakfast was also excellent & much needed after the stairs. We were very impressed by the engineering & complexity of the Opera Hose. Well worthwhile! Thank you”
Review of Sydney’s private half-day tour, covering the Opera House, Bondi Beach, harbour views, historic suburbs, guides, price, and practical tips.
“Julian was an amazing guide! His knowledge of everything Sydney and Australia was outstanding. He took care to show not only the big obvious sights, but many small details and could tell the history and significance of virtually every neighbRead more”
Review of Sydney’s 90-minute sunset kayak tour, with Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, guide tips, meeting details, value, and practical advice.
“Amazing Sunset Tour. about 2 hours in total (90 mins on water) Coaches are beautiful and handsome, of course very nice as well!!”
Review of Madama Butterfly at Sydney Opera House, with ticket value, story, seating, access, transport, surtitles, and practical booking tips.
“Föreställningen var fantastisk. Jag hade bra plats och priset var definitivt rimligt.”
Hear opera classics by Puccini, Bizet, Verdi, Delibes, and Rossini in Sydney’s Joan Sutherland Theatre during this friendly 90-minute concert.
“It was very crowded and busy but efficient. Use the toilet before heading to your seat as it could be a long walk depending on where you are seated.”
Explore Sydney Opera House design, engineering, politics, and construction on a 75-minute guided architectural tour.
“We took the architectural tour and fully recommend it. You see it, inside and outside, and have explained everything about the building and its history and usage.”
Review of a private Sydney day tour covering the Opera House, Bondi, Manly, harbour lookouts, hotel pickup, and flexible sightseeing.
“Great all inclusive way to see a city in one day. Our guide, Andrew, was extremely knowledgeable and a joy to spend the day with.”
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