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Sydney Opera House Tour

Meet at the Welcome Centre | This tour runs daily

Join a Sydney Opera House guided tour to discover the history, architecture and extraordinary story of Sydney’s Opera House. 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.

  • This guided tour runs for 60 minutes (1 hour).
  • Suitable for all ages.
  • The Sydney Opera House Tour is in English. You can also take this tour in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin languages. 
  • Please note that as we are a busy performing arts centre, venues and theatres are subject to availability at the time of your tour and the tour route is subject to change. 
  • This tour includes up to 300 stairs with no lift access and will be unsuitable for those who require step-free access. For a step-free tour, you may wish to take our Mobility Access Tour.

Take this tour in your language

Join a Sydney Opera House guided tour in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin languages.

French Tour

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Our Sydney Opera House guided tour tailored for French speakers, taking you underneath the world-famous sails.

German Tour

Monday and Friday

Our Sydney Opera House guided tour tailored for German speakers, taking you underneath the world-famous sails.

Japanese Tour

Daily

Our Sydney Opera House guided tour tailored for Japanese speakers, taking you underneath the world-famous sails.

Korean Tour

Daily

Our Sydney Opera House guided tour tailored for Korean speakers, taking you underneath the world-famous sails.

Mandarin Tour

Daily

Our Sydney Opera House guided tour tailored for Mandarin speakers, taking you underneath the world-famous sails.

Spanish Tour

Tuesday and Thursday

Our Sydney Opera House guided tour tailored for Spanish speakers, taking you underneath the world-famous sails.

Plan your visit

Visiting the Opera House

Eat & drink

Sydney’s finest foods, drinks and the best views in town. Our restaurants and bars range from fine dining to the most scenic places to relax.

Getting here

How to get to the Opera House - and finding your way around our amenities, venues and precinct once you’re here.
An aerial view of the Sydney opera house.

Experiences

Experiences, exhibitions and things to do and see when visiting the House.