Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your mobile ticket is accepted on the day — simply show your booking confirmation on your phone.

What happens if a theatre is in use for a rehearsal?

The tour route can vary depending on rehearsal schedules and operational requirements on the day. Your guide will adapt the route to show you the best available spaces.

Can children come on the tour?

Yes. Children under 5 are admitted free of charge. Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.

Which languages are the tours available in?

The 1-hour tour runs in English, Mandarin and Spanish. The 30-minute tour is available in Japanese and Korean.

Does the tour run on public holidays?

Tours do not operate on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve. Check availability for other public holidays when you select your date.

Sydney Opera House Guided Tour

4.3Popular choice · in high demand

Duration

30 min

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Guided tour of selected foyers and theatres

Headset audio (1-hour tours only)

Admission to the Opera House for the duration of the tour

Not included

Performance tickets

Food and drink

Hotel transfers

Good to know

Duration

30 minutes or 1 hour depending on tour selected

Languages

English, Mandarin, Spanish (1-hour); Japanese, Korean (30-minute)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible — both formats require stair climbing with no lift access

Children

Under-5s free; under-16s must be with an adult

Meeting point

Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW, Australia

Make your way to the Sydney Opera House and present your mobile ticket at the designated tour meeting point. Arrive on time — entry is not permitted more than 5 minutes after the scheduled tour start.

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What to bring

Your mobile booking confirmation
Comfortable, flat-soled shoes suitable for stairs
A camera or phone for photos

Know before you go

Arrive on time — latecomers more than 5 minutes after the start time cannot be admitted.

The tour route varies by day depending on rehearsals and venue availability.

The 1-hour tour covers up to 2.5 km and approximately 300 stairs; the 30-minute tour covers up to 1.5 km and around 200 stairs.

Neither tour format has lift or escalator access — wear comfortable, flat-soled shoes.

Headsets are provided on 1-hour tours only; 30-minute tours do not include headsets.

Tours do not run on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve.

Children under 5 are free; those aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Sydney Opera House Guided Tour

Sydney Opera House Guided Tour

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