Mobility Access Tour
Go beyond the sails
Tour details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Daily | 11:30am, 2:45pm |
Please note tours are not available on 25 December 2026 and 31 December 2026. Tours are subject to availability.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $50 |
| Child> | $30 |
| Concession* | $40 |
| Family^ | $130 |
1 April 2027 onwards
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $52 |
| Child> | $32 |
| Concession* | $42 |
| Family^ | $136 |
> Child 5 to 15 years of age. Children under 5 years are free of charge. Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied at all times.
* Concessions are available to holders of an Australian Seniors Card, Australian Pensioners, full-time students aged 16+.
This stair-free tour is suitable for visitors with a range of access requirements, including visitors who use wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility aids. The group size is limited to assist with moving around the building and utilises lifts and escalators throughout the tour to make your experience comfortable and enjoyable.
There is also a slow-paced walking tour designed for visitors who prefer to move at a slower pace. Please note that this tour includes some stairs and more rest breaks and uses some escalators. Visitors with mobility aids such as wheelchairs and walkers are advised to refer to the stair-free tour. Find out more about the Slow-Paced Tour.
We provide other accessible tours on request, including Australian Sign Language (Auslan) Interpreted and Audio Described tours. Find out more about Access Tours.
This tour runs for approximately 75 minutes. This time is from when your guide meets you at Stage Door, through to the end of the tour.
Please arrive at the Welcome Centre 15 minutes before your tour starts to check in and store any items that need to be cloaked.
As tours operate around a live performing arts centre, we cannot accept late arrivals. If you arrive more than 5 minutes after your tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour. Please arrive on time for your tour so we can provide the best experience for you and other guests.
We stage lots of live performances, so venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
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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 the Wilson Parking 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 7-10 minute walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
The tour meeting point is at Stage Door which is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
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.
If you are more than 5 minutes late from the start time of your tour, your tour will be forfeited and a refund will not be available. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour time so we can provide the best experience for you and other tour guests.
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 Stage Door.