The Sydney Opera House Tour
Tours Notice
Updated 31 March
In line with decisions made by the National Cabinet as communicated by the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, the Opera House is currently closed to the public until further notice to help protect the health of all visitors and staff and minimise the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the State.
Tour bookings up to and including 30 June will automatically be cancelled and refunded. Please be patient with our team who are working hard to process a large volume of requests as quickly as possible. If you have not received a refund by 30 April please contact us.
Future bookings from 1 July onwards will be accepted from 1 April 2020 by emailing tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Please note, National Cabinet updates may affect the above notice, so we encourage you to regularly visit our website for the most up to date Tours information.
Thank you for your support and understanding at this time. We look forward to welcoming you or your guests to the Sydney Opera House in the future.
Uncover the stories, history and magic of the Sydney Opera House with an incredible guided tour, taking you underneath the world-famous sails. Make a day of it by choosing a Tour and Dine.
You will have the opportunity to visit some of the Opera House's many venues and theatres however please note the Concert Hall is currently closed as it is undergoing renewal works to improve theatre machinery, acoustics and accessibility. Click here to learn more about the Concert Hall renewal works.
“A detailed tour with entertaining and informed guides - I enjoyed it so much I might even do it again.”
Jane Smith, Tripadvisor
Step inside an iconic landmark
The Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks and this is your chance to truly get up-close. Run your hands over the world-famous shell tiles, take a seat in the elegant custom-made white birch timber chairs and marvel at the vaulted ceilings. Visit areas off-limits to the public and capture photographs from rare vantage points. Explore theatres and foyers where more than 1600 concerts, operas, dramas and ballets take place each year.
Discover the story and keep a memento
Be led through every aspect of the building's 14-year creation and 58-year history. Delve into the stories behind Danish architect Jørn Utzon's masterpiece. What inspired his revolutionary design? How did he solve its engineering challenges to realise his vision? You’ll find out on this very special one-hour guided tour.
At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase a photo memento in an exclusive Sydney Opera House memory book. In this book, you will also be given access to unlimited digital copies of your exclusive tour photos.
Upgrade your tour
With a Tour and Tasting Plate, we invite you to explore the Sydney Opera House's secrets on a breathtaking tour and then sample the best of local dining - all on sparkling Sydney Harbour.
Live like a local and join us for a meal at Opera Bar before or after your tour. We’ve picked our favourites - fish & chips, O'Connor Angus rump and roasted cauliflower with vegetable sugo, zucchini, olive and basil. No reservations are needed.
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