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The Backstage Tour

Daily

Meet at the Stage Door | Tour

Go behind closed doors and experience the House from behind the scenes with this small group tour. Venture backstage through the corridors to our rehearsal spaces, into the orchestra pit before enjoying breakfast in the exclusive domain of our performers, the Green Room.

Please note for safety reasons, flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour. Children under the age of 10 are not able to take part in the tour for safety reasons. Children aged between 10 and 15 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  

The tour was outstanding. It was worth the time to get up early for it… Amazing

Sumo, Tripadvisor

Useful information:

What you see on stage is only half the story

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. 

Plan your visit

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. 

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

Things to do and see when visiting the House.