The Backstage Tour

Tours run on daily at 7am* 

Bookings are essential. Please ensure you book your tour no later than 5pm AEDT/AEST the day prior to departure.

*Tours are subject to availability.

We ask guests to please arrive at Stage Door at 6.45am (15 minutes prior to departure time) to check in with your Tour Guide and cloak your bags. 

Please note the tour is not available 9 March 2025, 14 March 2025, 15 March 2025, 25 December 2025, 30 December 2025 and 31 December 2025. Tours are subject to availability.

There is a maximum of 12 people per tour. 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.

This tour is available for adults, as well as children aged between 10 and 15 years who must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons children under the age of 10 are not able to take part in the tour. 

Tour in English

The Backstage Tour is currently only available in English.

If you wish to make a group booking of 8 or more guests in another language, please reach out to our Reservations team on 02 8188 3734 to make an enquiry.

Run time

This tour runs for approximately 2.5 hours, from 7am - 9.30am and includes breakfast. 

This tour can take up to two and a half in duration, and is the time from when one of our guides meets guests at the Stage Door entrance, through to the end of the tour and breakfast in the Green Room. 

Closed in, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour

For safety reasons, flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour or patrons may be refused entry on the tour. 

For those with a good level of fitness

On the Backstage Tour you will climb around 300 stairs as you move throughout foyers and spaces. While there are railings and a number of rests throughout the tour when the guide shares our stories, you will not have the opportunity to sit for any long period of time during the tour until you reach the Green Room to enjoy your morning breakfast. 

Please read the frequently asked questions section for more information. 

What to know before you go

We stage lots of live performances, so venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour.

You’ll be on your feet for a guided tour, there are over 300 stairs, so flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour. Your feet will thank you! 

If you have mobility concerns, you may wish to take a Mobility Access Tour. 

We can’t store suitcases or large bags, however you can contact the nearest storage facility at circularquay@baggagestorage.com.au

Videoing is not allowed.

There are plenty of photo opportunities. Your tour guide will advise you if photos are not to be taken at any point.

Green Room Breakfast Menu

Starter
Choose one from the following:

• Granola, berry compote, coconut yoghurt (vn, gf)
• Coconut lime & mango tapioca pudding (vn, gf)
• Butter croissant
• Almond croissant

Main
Choose one from the following:

• Smashed avocado on toast, lime, coriander, za'atar (vn, gfo)
• Healthy breakfast - boiled eggs, avocado, spinach, tomato, fetta, sourdough (v, gfo)
• Eggs and bacon - 2 poached eggs on toast with bacon and spinach (gfo)

Beverages

• English Breakfast tea
• Earl Grey tea
• Peppermint tea
• Green tea                                                             
• Coffee

Orange juice and water will be available throughout breakfast.

*Please note menu items are subject to change depending on seasonality and availability.