Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Sydney Opera House has launched its first ever Architectural Tour, revealing the story behind the creation of Utzon’s masterpiece.
You will hear how visionaries, idealists, architects, engineers, pragmatists and artists together built this architectural and engineering masterpiece form our most experience and knowledgeable guides.
Guided Tour
Departure Point
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Join us on this historical tour where you'll learn how in the mid-1950s, Australia and a man from Denmark, Jørn Utzon, created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of twentieth-century architecture. To quote US architect Frank Gehry, “(it) changed the image of an entire country.”
Hear how visionaries, idealists, architects, engineers, pragmatists and artists together built this architectural and engineering masterpiece that was at the cutting edge of what was possible at the time.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
This is a walking tour and can contain up to 300+ stairs.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
JohnFSlade
12 Oct 2024
The building itself everyone recognises - a remarkable piece of architecture. The idea of the tour using headsets so the volume can be kept to a minimum is a great idea and didn't detract from the tour. Nick was our tour guide and he was knowledgeable and enthusiastic without being over the top. We got to hear a schools orchestra rehearsing in the main auditorium and they sounded amazing and the sound of the place was beautiful. Would love to see a concert in here one day as it must be amazing. Well worth the price.
Di_H
25 Sep 2024
It was a very detailed architecture tour, but didn’t allow us stop to asking questions, overall it was a very interesting and learned a lot about the opera house.
Casimiera_B
08 Sep 2024
Absolutely loved it! I found the history behind the building process very interesting and I was able to take some amazing photos! My tour guide Peter was very informative and made the experience very pleasant!
This tour in
New South Wales
is organized by
Sydney Opera House
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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