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Sydney Opera House guides

Everything to sort out before you book: what you can see for free, which tour is worth it, how to get show tickets for less, what to wear, and whether it is all worth your half day.

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Tours

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The three tours most visitors choose between. Every one has its own page with what is included and what guests say.

Opera House Tour with a Meal and Drink Lunch included ★ 4.72 hoursFree cancellation

Opera House Tour with a Meal and Drink
Tour + mealHarbour views1 drink

The same one-hour guided tour, then one main and one drink at Midden by Mark Olive or Opera Bar. Good value if you were going to eat on the harbour anyway.

What's included
  • The one-hour guided tour with a headset
  • One main course and one drink (wine, beer or soft drink)
  • Meal at Midden by Mark Olive or Opera Bar
  • Voucher collected at the Welcome Centre
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$64per person Reserve
Sydney Opera House Guided Tour Most booked ★ 4.81 hourFree cancellation

Sydney Opera House Guided Tour
Official tour1 hour4 languages

The official one-hour walk through the foyers and, when they are free, the theatres, with a live guide. It is the cheapest way past the doors you cannot open yourself.

What's included
  • Live guide from the Sydney Opera House
  • Entry to the foyers and theatres free on the day
  • Tours in English, French, German or Spanish
  • Free cloakroom for small bags
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$35per person Reserve
VIP Backstage Tour and Breakfast Behind the scenes ★ 4.82.5 hoursFree cancellation

VIP Backstage Tour and Breakfast
7am startAges 10+Green Room breakfast

An early small-group walk in through the Stage Door, past the pit and the wings, before the building wakes up. It ends with breakfast in the Green Room, the crew and performers' own room.

What's included
  • Small-group tour through the Stage Door
  • Backstage areas closed to the public
  • Breakfast with your guide in the Green Room
  • English-speaking guide
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$138per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

One hour inside the sails with a live guide: the foyers, the halls free that day and the Utzon story. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the official guided tour