Sydney Opera House Tour
On this 1-hour tour you will walk up to 2.5km and climb and descend around 300 stairs. There is no lift or escalator access with limited opportunity to sit and rest. Please expect to be on your feet for the full hour during this experience. Read more about the mobility demands of this tour.
Guided tour in English
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 tours are not available on 25 December 2026 and 31 December 2026. Tours are subject to availability.
| Ticket | Pre-Book | On The Day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $50 | $55 |
| Child> | $30 | $35 |
| Concession* | $40 | $45 |
| Family^ | $130 | $145 |
1 April 2027 onwards
| Ticket | Pre-Book | On The Day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $52 | $57 |
| Child> | $32 | $37 |
| Concession* | $42 | $47 |
| Family^ | $136 | $151 |
> 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 15 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.
This 1-hour tour involves walking up to 2.5km and climbing and descending approximately 300 stairs. There is no lift access or opportunity to sit and rest along the way, so guests should be comfortable walking and standing for the full hour. Our venues are lively places, and the tour may include dark theatres, periods of silence during rehearsals, loud noises, and occasionally flashing lights.
Due to the steady walking pace and number of stairs, this tour is not suitable for visitors using wheelchairs or walkers. We recommend exploring our Access and Mobility Friendly Tours, which include a stair-free version of the tour and options to support different mobility requirements. Visitors using other walking aids, such as a single walking stick or crutch, should be aware that the tour moves at a steady pace and cannot be significantly slowed. We encourage all visitors to review these options before booking to help choose the experience that will be most comfortable and enjoyable for them.
If, on the day, another tour may better suit your needs, our team can discuss alternative options with you and assist with transferring your booking, subject to availability. There will be no additional charge for the change. If a suitable alternative is unavailable and you are unable to join the tour, we will provide a full refund.
Please also be aware that headsets are used throughout the tour. If you have hearing sensitivities or would like more information about the equipment or experience before your visit, please contact tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com.
This tour runs for approximately 1 hour. This time is from when one of our guides meets guests at the Welcome Centre on the Lower Concourse through to the end of the tour.
Please arrive at the Welcome Centre 15 minutes prior to your tour time to adhere to check in and cloaking procedures. If you are more than 5 minutes late from the start time of your tour, your tour will be forfeited and a refund will not be available. Please arrive on time for your tour so we can provide the best experience for you and other tour guests.
We stage lots of live performances, so venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
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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 7-10 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.
If you are more than 5 minutes late from the start time of your tour, your tour will be forfeited and a refund will not be available. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour time so we can provide the best experience for you and other tour guests.
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.