Sydney Opera House Tour
Join a Sydney Opera House guided tour
Tour details
Tours run daily*
We encourage you to purchase your tour in advance.
*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 9 March 2025, 14 March 2025, 15 March 2025, Christmas Day 2025, 30 December 2025 and New Year's Eve 2025. Tours are subject to availability.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $48 |
| Child> | $28 |
| Concession* | $38 |
| Family^ | $124 |
> 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+.
^ The family price includes 2 adults and 2 children (15 years and under).
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.
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.
Please be aware that headsets are used on our tours. If you have sensitive hearing or any concerns about our equipment, please contact tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com for more information
This tour runs for approximately 1 hour. This time is from when one of our guides meets guests from the Welcome Centre on the Lower Concourse through to the end of the tour.
We stage lots of live performances, so venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
Take this tour in your language
French Tour Visite guidée de l’Opéra de Sydney
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
This tour has been designed for French speakers who will only be able to participate in this tour. This is in the interests of safety and to ensure patrons have an enjoyable and inclusive experience. Partez à la découverte de l’Opéra de Sydney, de sa riche histoire et de ses secrets extraordinaires. Découvrez les coulisses, le dynamisme et l’effervescence du bâtiment le plus populaire d’Australie.
German Tour Die Sydney Opera House Tour
Monday and Friday
Treten Sie ein und entdecken Sie die legendäre Geschichte und die außergewöhnlichen Geheimnisse des Sydney Opera House. Erfahren Sie mehr über das Leben, die Energie und den Trubel in Australiens beliebtestem Gebäude.
Japanese Tour シドニーオペラハウスツアー
Daily
シドニーオペラハウスの中に入ってみてください。その伝説的な歴史と驚くべき秘密に出会えます。 オーストラリア人が大好きな建物の生命力、エネルギー、ワクワクをご体験ください。
Korean Tour 시드니 오페라 하우스 한국어 투어
Daily
건물 내부로 들어가서 시드니 오페라 하우스의 전설적인 역사와 특별한 비밀을 발견해 보세요. 호주에서 가장 인기 있는 이 건물의 생명과 에너지, 활기를 경험해 보세요.
Spanish Tour Visita guiada a la Casa de la Ópera de Sídney
Tuesday and Thursday
Entre y descubra la historia legendaria y los extraordinarios secretos de la Ópera de Sídney. Sienta la vida, la energía y el entusiasmo del edificio favorito de Australia.
Visiting the Opera House
Getting here
How to get to the Opera House - and finding your way around our amenities, venues and precinct once you’re here.
Experiences
Things to do and see when visiting the House.
Attending this tour
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 six minute 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.