Sydney Opera House Official Guided Tour with Dining | Multiple Languages

Take an in-depth tour of the Sydney Opera House with a friendly guide. Learn about its history and enjoy behind-the-scenes glimpses of the performance halls!

• Languages available: English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, and Japanese
• Enjoy a journey to uncover untold stories, anecdotes, and the history of the Sydney Opera House
• Feast on a delicious set meal prepared by House Canteen or Opera Bar and take in the Harbour Bridge view

Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Sydney Opera House with multiple guided tours. The Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, and this is your chance to truly get up-close. Uncover the secrets of the world-famous Sydney Opera House, an iconic landmark that embodies architectural brilliance and hosts numerous performances each year. Enhance your Sydney Opera House experience with a guided tour and indulge in a delightful dining option at this iconic landmark.

Delight in an in-depth hour-long tour of the Sydney Opera House, and learn the history and stories behind this UNESCO World Heritage-listed landmark.

Follow your tour guide and wander through elegant foyers and spacious performance halls. Take a seat on custom-made birch chairs, where thousands of concerts, operas, and ballet performances have been held. Learn more about architect Jorn Utzon's inspiring yet challenging 15-year journey as you visit areas usually closed off to the general public.

Admire the Opera House’s ceramic exterior, evocative of the yacht sails commonly seen in the Sydney Harbour. Upgrade your tour and soak up the views while enjoying your choice of a main meal and a beverage at House Canteen or Opera Bar after the tour. Explore this iconic Australian landmark with this insightful guided walking tour!

Package Guided Tour Info

Sydney Opera House Tour 1 Hour

Languages available: English, French, German, Spanish and Mandarin

Step beneath the sails and discover what makes the Opera House so inspiring. Discover insider secrets and stories of the Opera House artists and performances, and step inside the iconic theatres and foyers that bring to life over 1800 performances each year. Explore the building with our knowledgeable guides, learn about how Jørn Utzon’s vision came into existence against impossible odds.

• English operates: Daily - 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, 12:30 pm, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
• French operates: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 11:30 am
• German operates: Monday and Friday - 4 pm
• Spanish operates: Tuesday and Thursday - 3 pm
• Mandarin operates: 5 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:  9:45, 11:15 Sessions

Sydney Opera House Tour 30 Minutes

Languages available: Korean, Japanese, Mandarin

The Sydney Opera House guided tour tailored for Mandarin speakers, taking you underneath the world-famous sails. The guided tour allows visitors to step inside the theatres and foyers that bring to life over 2000 performances each year. Tour guides complement the audio-visual experience, explaining how the building came into existence against impossible odds.

• Korean operates: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday: 11:15am, 12:15pm, 13:45pm, 14:45pm, 15:45pm
  Wednesday, Saturday: 9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am
• Japanese Operates: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 13:30pm, 14:30pm, 15:30pm
  Wednesday, Saturday: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am
• Mandarin operates: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 & Wednesday 14:30, 15:30, 16:30

Dining experience

Enhance your visit to the Opera House with a guided tour followed by a delicious dining experience. Choose from a 30-minute or 1-hour tour, then enjoy a main meal and a beverage at either Opera Bar or the newly launched House Canteen. Please allow approximately 2 hours to enjoy this combined experience.

Ticket Redemption:
Your ticket stub can be redeemed at either Opera Bar or House Canteen for a main meal and beverage from the available selection, on the day of your tour between 11:30 am and 6:00 pm. The set menu caters for vegetarian and gluten-free dietary requirements only.

Restaurant Options:

• House Canteen: Located beneath the sails, House Canteen is a modern, all-day dining venue with panoramic harbour views. Enjoy vibrant, pan-Asian cuisine featuring inventive, fresh flavours.
• Opera Bar: A relaxed and stylish venue celebrating Sydney’s spirit, Opera Bar offers fresh, seasonal, and sustainable dishes highlighting Australian produce and seafood.

Package Options:

• 1-Hour Tour & Dine (English or Multiple Languages): Includes a 1-hour guided tour and 1 main meal with 1 drink. Guests can choose the dining venue on the day.
• 30-Minute or 1-Hour Mandarin Tour & Dine: Includes a 30-minute or 1-hour guided Mandarin tour and 1 main meal with 1 drink. Please allow 2 hours to enjoy this package.
• 30-Minute Japanese or Korean Tour & Dine: Includes a 30-minute guided tour and 1 main meal with 1 drink. Please allow 2 hours to enjoy this package.