Tours
Join a tour and discover Sydney’s Opera House
Sydney Opera House Tour
Join a Sydney Opera House guided tour to discover the history, architecture and extraordinary story of Sydney’s Opera House. Offered in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin languages.
Architectural Tour
1 Apr 2024 – 28 Mar 2026
Journey into the minds of Jørn Utzon and Peter Hall, the architects who designed the Sydney Opera House. Guided by a former-architect, hear how architects, engineers, builders and artists created a UNESCO World Heritage-listed icon on the Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour.
The Backstage Tour
1 Apr 2024 – 31 Mar 2026
Go behind the scenes and get closer to the show on the Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour. From rehearsal spaces to the orchestra pit, you’ll see our theatres from the other side of the stage – complete with a final pit stop in the Green Room.
Mobility Access Tour
1 Apr 2024 – 31 Mar 2026
Take a step-free Sydney Opera House guided tour for visitors with limited mobility or access needs. Australian Sign Language (Auslan) Interpreters and Audio Description available on request.
Schools Tour
1 Apr 2023 – 31 Mar 2024
Filled with stories that demonstrate the power of creativity, teachers and students will join one of our guides to learn how architect Jørn Utzon created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of 20th century architecture on the Sydney Opera House Schools Tour.
Tour & Dine
Experience the Sydney Opera House in two extraordinary acts. Join a guided tour to come inside and see the Opera House like never before and finish with a show-stopping lunch by the harbour from our exclusive menus at Opera Bar or House Canteen.
Taste of the House
24 Mar – 24 Nov 2024
From Opera Bar to Bennelong, wine and dine your way around Sydney Opera House. With your own personal guide, you’ll tour our incredible venues, experience backstage spaces and even the boardroom balcony with Taste of the House.
Need help, or have questions?
Call us on +61 2 8188 3734, Monday to Sunday 9am - 5pm AEST, email tourism@sydneyoperahouse.com or visit us in person at the Welcome Centre located on the lower level, adjacent to the Sydney Opera House Shop. Monday to Sunday 8:45am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Tourism Trade Partners
The Sydney Opera House offers tours for tourism trade booking. Login to the Tourism Trade portal or contact Tourism Sales to register.