Sydney Opera House Tours

A Sydney Opera House Tour presents visitors with the opportunity to discover what makes the Opera House such an iconic landmark.

The tour is your chance to discover the story behind the venue, its rich history as well as its magical position as a World Heritage-listed destination.

Sydney Opera House Tours, Hours, Booking, Ticket Times, Prices & Cost

The Sydney Opera House represents the epitome of the country’s creative endeavours and is a remarkable feat of engineering. The building’s construction was completed in 1973 and has since attracted millions of visitors who not only enjoy performances within but also marvel at its magnificent structure.

The tour will lead you through each aspect of the building’s history, leaving no stone unturned. You will learn that the house took 14 years to build and is the brainchild of Jorn Utzon, a Danish architect of international repute. This is also a chance to appreciate his engineering prowess and the challenges of building one of the most easily recognisable buildings in the world.

Taking a Sydney Opera House Tour also allows you to visit areas behind the scenes that are ordinarily inaccessible to the public. The tour last for around 1 hour and you will be taken around the venue by an experienced guide. The tours are available in both English and Chinese.

The Sydney Opera House tour is suitable for children and is not a strenuous tour. Please note that there are some stairs involved in the regular tour, so for those with a disability, there is a daily 12pm Access Tour.