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Highlights
- Take a 60-minute guided tour to see the Opera House history, design secrets, and backstage stories.
- Enjoy a delicious meal paired with a refreshing drink at Opera Bar, House Canteen, or Midden with views overlooking Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge.
- Explore inside the Opera House's grand performance spaces and learn how performers prepare backstage for major concerts, theatre, and opera shows.
- Choose from multiple language options for your guided tour, including English, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean, for a personalized experience.
- Fun fact: The Opera House's sail-like design was inspired by orange segments and took 14 years to build, becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
Your Experience
Meet your guide at the Sydney Opera House Welcome Centre to begin the experience. Headsets are supplied to ensure the commentary is clear during the tour.
What to Expect
Walk through this UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its sail-like architecture and importance in Australia's cultural scene. Your guide will discuss the building's complex construction, major performances, and its role as a global arts hub.
Visit the theatres and foyers to learn about their design and significance. You will also see panoramic harbour views from selected points inside and outside the venue.
Dining
After the tour, enjoy a meal with a complimentary drink at Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or Opera Bar. The menus draw inspiration from Indigenous Australian, modern Australian, or Asian cuisines.
Guide and Logistics
Guides speak one of several languages, including Spanish, German, French, Korean, Japanese, English, and Mandarin. A cloakroom is available for use during your visit.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 1-hour Sydney Opera House guided tour
- 1 meal and a drink from a selection at either Midden by Mark Olive, House Canteen, or Opera Bar (menus <a href="https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/1c51dfddfd2c3ea953f3f038a97651aa-Sydney_Opera_House_Menus.pdf">here</a>)
- From Monday 3 August, during the renovation transition period, Tour & Dine guests redeeming at Opera Bar will receive the Harbour Kitchen Pizza Menu, and food can be ordered from the Terrace Bar on the Lower Concourse
- Expert English/Spanish/French/German/Mandarin/Korean/Japanese-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
- Headset
- Complimentary cloakroom access
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food & drinks
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Must Know
- Arrive at the Welcome Centre on time
- Headsets are provided for clear commentary
- Cloakroom access is complimentary
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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