Tour & Dine
Daily*
Welcome Centre | Tour
Step inside and discover the legendary history and extraordinary secrets of the Sydney Opera House. Complete the experience in true Sydney-sider style with lunch by the harbour at Opera Bar or House Canteen.
Tours run daily* (subject to availability)
We encourage you to purchase your tour in advance online.
*Please refer to the calendar which appears when you click the 'Book Now' button for the most up to date tour times available. Please note the tour is not available on Christmas Day, 30 December 2024, New Year's Eve, 9 March 2025, 14 March 2025, 15 March 2025 and 18 April 2025. Tours are subject to availability.
The meal and beverage component of the tour is available before or after your tour from 11.30am to 6pm. Soak up the best views in Sydney while enjoying your meal.
There is a maximum of 35 people per tour and a maximum of 11 people per booking. If you would like to make a group booking or are unable to book online, please call 02 8188 3734 to place a reservation via our Reservations team.
| Ticket | Price |
| Adult | $85 |
| Child> | $45 |
| Concession* | $75 |
Receive 10% discount off adult and child 'tour only' component of this experience when booking online.
> Child 5 to 15 years of age. Children under 5 years are free of charge. Children and minors aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged over 18 years at all times.
* Concessions are available to holders of an Australian Seniors Card, Australian Pensioners, full-time students aged 16+.
Tour in English
Also available in French, German, Spanish and Mandarin. It is available in Japanese and Korean as a 30 minute tour.
There is a maximum of 35 people per tour and a maximum of 11 people per booking. If you would like to make a group booking, book a tour in Mandarin or are unable to book online, please call 02 8188 3734 to place a reservation via our Reservations team.
Run time
Running time approximately 1+ hours.
No reservations are needed to dine. You can enjoy your meal anytime between 11.30am and 6pm.
This time is from when one of our guides meets guests at the Welcome Centre through to the end of the tour. Enjoy your meal either before or after your tour. House Canteen and Opera Bar are located on the Lower Concourse. Present your tour ticket at either venue to enjoy your meal.
What to know before you go
We stage lots of live performances, so venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
You’ll be on your feet for a guided tour, there are over 300 stairs, so flat comfortable shoes are recommended. Your feet will thank you!
If you have mobility concerns, you may wish to take a Mobility Access Tour.
We can’t store suitcases or large bags, however you can contact the nearest storage facility at circularquay@baggagestorage.com.au
Prams and buggies cannot be used on the tour as they are not allowed in our venues.
Videoing is not allowed.
There are plenty of photo opportunities. Your tour guide will advise you if photos are not to be taken at any point.
OPERA BAR TOUR AND DINE MENU
Choose one meal from the following:
- Cherry tomato, mozzarella, oregano pizza (v)
- Prawn, garlic, basil pesto pizza
- Beer battered fish & chips with tartare sauce
- Heirloom tomato salad, cucumber, pickled onion, pomegranate (vgn)
- Crumbed chicken, parmesan slaw, aioli
- Beef burger, lettuce, tomato, pickle, cheese, onion, chips
- Casarecce pasta, mushroom,spinich, pangratto (v)
Each meal also includes one drink of either Opera Bar wine, Opera Bar beer, soft drink or juice.
Kids Menu
Choose one meal from the following:
- Tomato, mozzarella pizza (v)
- Crispy chicken tenders, chips, ketchup
- Fish & chips
Each meal also includes the choice of one soft drink or juice.
HOUSE CANTEEN TOUR AND DINE MENU
Choose one meal from the following:
- Brown rice poke bowl (vgn, gf) - edamame, cabbage, pickled ginger, wasabi peas, soy miso dressing. Choice of protein - tofu, salmon sashimi, katsu chicken.
- Pork Katsu, Japanese spinach, sesame, rice
- Thai green curry, cauliflower, capsicum, coriander, jasmine rice (vgn)
- Green papaya salad, cucumber, carrot, vermicelli, shallot (vgn, gf)
- Chicken karaage burger, chips, kewpie
Each meal also includes one drink of either House Canteen wine, beer, soft drink or juice.
Kids Menu
Choose one meal from the following:
- Fried rice with chicken, carrots, peas, shallots
- Chicken katsu & chips
Each meal also includes the choice of one soft drink or juice.
*Please note menu items are subject to change depending on seasonality and availability.
Expand your horizons, and your tastebuds
You’ve seen the outside but that’s only half the story. Beneath our magnificent sails lies incredible spaces and stories. Learn about the controversial history, unforgettable performances and exciting future of the Sydney Opera House. Walk through and see the House up close and personal. Each perspective brings a unique and breathtaking experience.
After the tour enjoy a show-stopping meal at either the new House Canteen or Opera Bar. Take in some best views of Sydney Harbour while you enjoy lunch from our special Tour and Dine menu.
You will have the opportunity to visit some of the Opera House's many venues and theatres on this tour. Please note that as we are a busy performing arts centre, venues and theatres are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
House Canteen
Nestled beneath the sails, House Canteen is a new all-day, canteen inspired dining venue with show-stopping harbour views. House Canteen offers a vibrant pan-asian, flavour-led experience. Take a seat under the sails for inventive and fresh food with a view.
Opera Bar
Reflecting the spirit of Sydney, Opera Bar is relaxed and stylish with a sunny disposition that celebrates the seasons and shares local favourites. Fresh, seasonal and sustainable, the menu showcases Australian suppliers and provenance and seafood is the star.
Other information
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see their website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six min walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
The tour meeting point is at the Welcome Centre located on the Lower Concourse of the Opera House.
It’s a great idea to arrive early, grab a drink and soak up the view. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour to allow sufficient time to cloak any large bags.
This should allow enough time for the mandatory visual inspections and/or cloaking of bags and personal belongings by Opera House staff before starting your tour.
Where possible, please leave bags at home. If you bring a bag, those larger than A4 size will need to be cloaked before you can go on the tour. We're unable to store suitcases or large bags as we have limited cloaking facilities.
If you are going to be late for your tour please call our Reservations team on 02 8188 3734 for assistance.
Where possible, please do not bring bags to the Sydney Opera House. Bags larger than A4 size will need to be cloaked before you can go on the tour. However we can’t store suitcases or large bags as our cloaking facilities are extremely limited.
Cameras are allowed on the tour and there are plenty of photo opportunities throughout the entire tour. Your tour guide will advise you whilst on tour if photographs are not to be taken inside any venues. Please note there is no video filming on the tour.
Mobile phones are permitted on the tour however please ensure they are switched off or on silent for the duration of the tour.
You will have the opportunity to visit some of the Opera House’s many venues and theatres on this tour.
Please note that as we are a busy performing arts centre, venues and theatres are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
You can make a booking for up to 11 people though our maximum capacity per tour is 35 people. For capacity reasons the booking must be made by calling 02 8188 3734. Our Reservations team will assist with your reservation.
We encourage you to purchase your tour in advance online or via the phone where you’ll receive an eTicket. Please bring this with you and present it upon check-in at the Welcome Centre located on the Lower Concourse of the Opera House.
Covid-safe information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We remind our visitors to please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Tourism Reservations team on 02 8188 3734.
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We have a number of safety measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. While face masks are no longer required, we ask all our patrons and visitors to practise good hygiene. Please stay home if you feel unwell and read more about our flexible ticket options.
The Sydney Opera House no longer requires patrons to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
If you need to discuss your ticketing options, please contact our Tourism Reservations team on 02 8188 3734.
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