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15 Best Sydney Opera House Tours

The Opera House tours that get you under the sails: backstage corridors, concert halls between rehearsals and the story of a building that took fourteen years longer than planned. The guided walk is the only way past the foyer without a ticket to a show.

2.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Experience the Sydney Opera House with an engaging guided tour. Discover hidden spaces, architecture stories, and stunning views, all for around $32.

★ 4.5

“The Sydney Opera House is a MUST do tour!! We had an excellent guide and thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learning the history of the Sydney Opera House! We also were able to get tickets on opening night to see the Hansel and Gretel Opera.”

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3.Sydney: Sunrise Kayak, Opera House & Under Harbour Bridge

Experience Sydney’s iconic sights from the water at sunrise on a guided kayak tour past the Opera House and under Harbour Bridge, including breakfast.

★ 5.0

“Incredible experience. The whole team of guides were very friendly and helpful. You get plenty of time to take your own pictures and the team make sure everyone gets photo opportunities. Would highly recommend! Worth the early morning.”

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6.Sydney Opera House Tour & Dine Experience

Experience the iconic Sydney Opera House with a guided tour, stunning views, and a delicious meal at harborside restaurants—all in approximately 2 hours.

★ 4.5

“This was such an informative and engaging tour of the Opera House! The guide told us all about the engineers on this project and everything they had to go through. How they designed and built it was fascinating. You get to go in and see…”

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7.Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

Explore the Sydney Opera House’s backstage with an intimate guided tour, enjoy exclusive areas, and finish with breakfast in the Green Room—an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Very good behind the scenes tour! Props, costumes, orchestra pits - all 6 stages. history of the opera house was interesting Great knowledgeable guide (Bruce)”

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9.Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour

Discover the Sydney Opera House with a guided walking tour that offers insider stories, stunning views, and access to hidden areas—perfect for architecture and culture lovers.

★ 4.5

“You have to do this while in Sydney. Great way to learn about the complex history of the design and construction. The interior is almost as beautiful as the exterior!”

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10.Sydney: Sydney Opera House VIP Backstage Tour and Breakfast

Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of the Sydney Opera House with this VIP backstage tour, including a delicious breakfast in the Green Room.

★ 4.8

“This was a really interesting tour. It was quite amazing to see how large sets are moved around the venue and to hear the stories of its construction. I highly recommend”

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12.Sydney: Sunset Kayak Tour with Opera House Views

Experience stunning Sydney Harbour at sunset on a guided kayak tour. Paddle past iconic sights like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in 1.5 hours.

★ 4.7

“Loved every minute The perfect blend of paddling and floating for pictures and rest. We were lucky to get perfect weather,perfect sunset and friendly talkative guides.”

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13.Great Opera Hits at the Sydney Opera House

Experience 90 minutes of opera classics at the Sydney Opera House, performed by Australia's top singers in an iconic, UNESCO-listed venue.

★ 4.5

“We entered the opera 15 minutes early and had a class of wine before the performance. We had great seats, we upgraded one level. The singers were very talented. It was better than expected.”

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14.Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour

Discover the Sydney Opera House’s secrets with this engaging Architectural Tour, led by knowledgeable guides. Perfect for architecture lovers and curious travelers.

★ 5.0

“For those that like architecture, even not not being an architect, it is an unforgetable experience. Besides the dramatic story of the political scene one gets several technical details. Don't miss it.”

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15.Private Sydney Tour Including Sydney Opera House, Bondi and Manly

Discover Sydney’s highlights on this private full-day tour covering the Opera House, Bondi, Manly, and more. Personalized, expert guides make it a must for first-timers.

★ 5.0

“Perfect one day overview of Sidney. It was greatly enhanced by our excellent tour guide, Chris. He brought Sydney to life via history, culture, architecture. Sensitive to our needs. He married his United States upbring with his extensive time in Sydney to provide us with…”

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