Tours
Join a tour and discover Sydney’s Opera House
Sydney Opera House Tour
Join a Sydney Opera House guided tour to discover the history, architecture and extraordinary story of Sydney’s Opera House. Offered in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin languages.
Architectural Tour
Dates vary
Get your architecture fix on an in-depth tour. Hear how architects, engineers, builders and artists came together to create this UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece.
The Backstage Tour
Daily
Go behind the scenes and get closer to the show on the Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour. From rehearsal spaces to the orchestra pit, you’ll see our theatres from the other side of the stage – complete with a final pit stop in the Green Room.
Mobility Access Tour
Daily
Take a step-free Sydney Opera House guided tour for visitors with limited mobility or access needs. Australian Sign Language (Auslan) Interpreters and Audio Description available on request.
Tour & Dine
Daily
Experience the Sydney Opera House in two extraordinary acts. Join a guided tour to come inside and see the Opera House like never before and finish with a show-stopping lunch by the harbour from our exclusive menus at Opera Bar, House Canteen or Midden.
Draw the House
Dates vary
Create a range of drawings inspired by one of the world’s most iconic buildings. Once a month join like-minded creative souls to explore the Opera House and its surroundings through the eyes of an artist. Working with a different artist each month, explore various drawing techniques, and perspectives inspired by one of the world’s most iconic buildings.
Taste of the House
Last Sunday of the month
From Opera Bar to Bennelong, wine and dine your way around Sydney Opera House. With your own personal guide, you’ll tour our incredible venues, experience backstage spaces and even the boardroom balcony with Taste of the House.
Contact
Call us on +61 2 8188 3734, Monday to Sunday 9am - 5pm AEST, email tourism@sydneyoperahouse.com or visit us in person at the Welcome Centre located on the lower level, adjacent to the Sydney Opera House Shop. Monday to Sunday 8:45am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Tourism Trade Partners
The Sydney Opera House offers tours for tourism trade booking. Login to the Tourism Trade portal or contact Tourism Sales to register.