Yes. The Opera House is registered as a COVID Safe business with the NSW Government.  

Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of everyone on site, and we are closely following NSW Health guidelines and advice. Our COVID-19 health and safety information is available on the Plan your visit page.

Yes. Patrons entering the Opera House building for the House After Dark tour are required to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medically exempt).

Yes, please bring and wear a mask. Patrons are required to wear a face mask at all times during the tour, unless lawfully exempt.

Some members of the community may have issues wearing masks due to health conditions. We ask that you be respectful to others as reasons for not wearing a mask are not always obvious.

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 under the Monumental Steps.

Yes, though this is a small group tour. For capacity reasons the booking must be made by calling 02 9250 7250. Our Reservations team will assist with your reservation.

For safety reasons children under the age of 18 are not able to take part in the tour. 

Please contact our Tourism Reservations team on 02 9250 7250 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend. If you can no longer attend because you are unwell, or have been in contact with someone displaying COVID-19 symptoms, the Opera House has introduced flexible ticketing options to help you.

The tour meeting point is at Stage Door which is located beneath the Monumental Steps.

Please arrive at Stage Door at 9.45pm (15 minutes prior to departure time) to tour check in with our staff and cloak any bags.

If you are going to be late for your tour please call our Tourism Reservations team on 02 9250 7250 for assistance.

So long as you’re wearing shoes and a shirt, whatever you like. We’re pretty informal here at the Opera House. There’s no real dress code for tours, so you’ll fit right in with casual attire. 

You’ll be on your feet for a guided tour. Flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn or patrons may be refused entry on the tour. Your feet will thank you! 

Where possible, do not bring any belongings with you on the tour, as cloaking facilities are extremely limited. 

Please note there is no video or photography permitted on this 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. 

The Concert Hall is currently closed for renewal works to improve theatre machinery, acoustics and accessibility.  

Click here to learn more about the Concert Hall renewal works. 

You'll notice that Sydney Opera House has building works underway around the precinct. These works will not impact your visit, it's business as usual!

Do ensure that you arrive at the Sydney Opera House at least 15 minutes before your tour to allow sufficient time to cloak any bags and personal belongings.

For more information head to the Renewal pages. 

You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a 6 minute walk to the Opera House. If you’re getting dropped off in a car, head to the roundabout at the bottom of Macquarie Street where staff will direct you to a safe place to pull over.

Driving? Park in Wilson’s Car Park, you’re just minutes to your tour meeting point. Need a bit more info? Click here