Architectural Tour
Delve into the history and construction of the Opera House
Tour details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturdays | 8:15am, 10am |
| Selected Sundays | 10am |
We encourage you to purchase your tour in advance. Tours are subject to availability.
There is a maximum of 35 people per tour and 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 | $60 |
| Child> | $33 |
| Concession* | $46 |
| Family^ | $153 |
> 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).
You’ll be on your feet for a guided tour, there are over 300 stairs, so flat comfortable shoes are recommended.
If you have mobility concerns, you may wish to take a Mobility Access Tour.
This tour is currently only available in English.
Tour duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
We stage lots of live performances, so venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
Gallery
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Construction of the sails -
Learn more about this modern masterpiece on our Architectural Tour -
Tour the House including Bennelong Restaurant to see the architectural elements that make it so unique -
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.