Tours & Experiences
Behind the scenes, walks, tours and experiences
Sydney Opera House Tour
Step inside and discover the legendary history and extraordinary secrets of the Sydney Opera House. Experience the life, energy and buzz of Australia’s favourite building.
Also available in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin
Tours

Backstage Tour
Go behind closed doors and experience the House from behind the scenes. Venture backstage through the corridors to our rehearsal spaces, into the orchestra pit before enjoying breakfast in the exclusive domain of our performers, the Green Room.

Architectural Tour
Get your architecture fix on an in-depth tour with our expert guide. Hear how architects, engineers, builders and artists came together to create this UNESCO World Heritage-listed masterpiece.

Mobility Access Tour
Tailored for patrons with limited mobility, go inside and discover the legendary history and extraordinary secrets of the Sydney Opera House. Experience the life, energy and buzz of Australia’s favourite building.

Taste of the House
Wine and dine your way around Sydney Opera House restaurants and bars to experience the culinary delights of some of Sydney's best chefs.

Tour and Dine
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.

Junior Adventure Tour
Bring your little stars and discover the stories of the Opera House with our kid-friendly tour. We’ll put on our party hats and play dress ups as we wander through the Sydney Opera House.

Schools Tour
Take your students on a walking journey to learn about how Australia and a man from Denmark, Jørn Utzon, created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of twentieth-century architecture and the city of Sydney as we know it.
Language tours

French Tour
Did you know the special topaz glass of the Sydney Opera House was imported from France? Step inside and discover the secrets of this iconic building.

German Tour
The first performance in our Concert Hall was a program of works by German composer, Richard Wagner. Take a tour and discover the building’s fascinating history.

Spanish Tour
From Don Quixote to the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the Sydney Opera House has a diverse and rich cultural history. Take a tour and discover incredible stories inside this global cultural icon.

Japanese Tour
Over the years, the Sydney Opera House has welcomed Yayoi Kusama and Ryuichi Sakamoto to the Sydney Opera House, and you’re invited too. Join us on a tour of the building’s extraordinary history.

Korean Tour
The Sydney Opera House has many stories to tell, from the Korean National Ballet tour to the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra performances. Step inside, take a tour and be moved by the beautiful design and history.

Mandarin Tour
The Sydney Opera House is home to a rich history of world-class performers, from the China Philharmonic Orchestra to the Peking Opera. Step inside and experience unforgettable moments and history on a tour.
Experiences

Badu Gili: Wonder Women
Badu Gili - meaning ‘water light’ in the language of the traditional owners of Bennelong Point, the Gadigal people - is a free daily experience that explores First Nations stories in a spectacular six-minute projection on the Opera House’s eastern Bennelong sails.

The People’s House
This year, the Sydney Opera House is celebrating 50 outstanding years in the cultural and social life of Sydney and the nation. The free exhibition, The People’s House: Sydney Opera House at 50, at the Museum of Sydney and the Sydney Opera House, commemorates five decades of extraordinary performances and unforgettable moments.

Draw the House
Join like-minded creative souls to explore the Opera House through an artist’s eyes in our free monthly walking and drawing tours.

Whispers: A Monumental Public Artwork by Quandamooka artist Megan Cope
During October, to mark the occasion of the Sydney Opera House’s 50th anniversary, Cope will install a series of monumental site specific sculptures that honour Tubowgule’s pre-settlement history while considering the environment’s fragility.

What Is the City but the People?
We’re inviting Sydneysiders who make-up the fabric of our city to parade down a catwalk stretching the full length of the Opera House’s Forecourt. Register for your free ticket.

Open House Weekend
Allocation exhausted | To celebrate the Opera House’s 50th birthday, we’re throwing open our doors for a free weekend of exploration and discovery.

Swingin’ Under The Stars
Dance NYE away with a 4-course seated dining and drinks experience, 10 piece band, DJ and the world’s best NYE fireworks display at the Sydney Opera House.

House of Splendour
Unlock an evening of unbounded luxury as you celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Yallamundi Rooms, featuring front-row views of Sydney's famous fireworks.
Plan your visit

Visit
Information for visitors to the Sydney Opera House.

Accessibility
Our goal at the Sydney Opera House is to provide barrier-free access, making the site, building and the experiences they offer accessible to all people.

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