Limited run Archie Rose Whisky Tour & Tasting
14 – 22 November 2024
Stage Door | Experience
As a proud partner of Sydney Opera House, Archie Rose Distilling Co. has just released two limited edition Australian Single Malt Whiskies inspired by the artists and music that have graced the Opera House stages over the past 50 years.
To celebrate the launch, come and experience an exclusive tour and tasting under the sails.
Venture beneath the sails to discover the history, architecture and extraordinary stories from the last 50 years. End the tour in one of the Opera House's most hidden and intimate spaces where you will get a taste of various Archie Rose Whiskies. Enjoy two whisky cocktails and a whisky tasting masterclass of five select varieties, including the new Archie Rose x Sydney Opera House Classical and Contemporary Single Malt Whiskies.
| Date | Time |
| Thursday 14 November 2024 | 4:45pm |
| Saturday 16 November 2024 | 4:45pm |
| Friday 22 November 2024 | 4:45pm |
| Ticket | Price |
| Adult | $160 |
| Concession* | $145 |
This is an over 18s experience due to the inclusion of alcohol.
Your ticket includes 2 x Archie Rose whisky cocktails, a 1-hour tour of the Sydney Opera House and a whisky tasting of five different Archie Rose whiskies including the new Sydney Opera House Contemporary and Classical range.
*Concessions are available to holders of an Australian Seniors Card, Australian Pensioners, full-time students aged 18+.
General Public tickets on-sale
9:00am, Wednesday 6 November 2024
Tour in English
This experience operates in English only.
Run time
The tour and tasting experience runs for approximately 2 hours.
Age
This experience is for those over 18 years only.
Location
Guests will meet their tour guide at Stage Door located under the Monumental Steps.
What to know before you go
We stage lots of live performances, so venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
You’ll be on your feet for a guided tour, there are over 300 stairs, so flat comfortable shoes are recommended. Your feet will thank you!
We can’t store suitcases or large bags, however you can contact the nearest storage facility at circularquay@baggagestorage.com.au
Videoing is not allowed on the tour.
There are plenty of photo opportunities. Your tour guide will advise you if photos are not to be taken at any point.
Useful information:
A carefully crafted afternoon
Be one of the first to try the new Sydney Opera House x Archie Rose limited edition whiskies with a tour and tasting experience. Step inside for a 1-hour tour of the Opera House to discover the legendary history and experience the life, energy and buzz of Australia’s favourite building.
Following the tour try Australian whisky cocktails before an experienced Archie Rose guide leads you through a tasting journey featuring five distinctive Archie Rose Australian whiskies, including the new Sydney Opera House Contemporary and Classical music inspired whiskies.
Proudly presented by Sydney Opera House partner Archie Rose
Classical or contemporary?
Created to celebrate our shared passion for bringing extraordinary experiences to Sydney and the world, the new limited edition Classical Whisky and Contemporary Whisky pay homage to the diverse range of artists and music that have graced the Opera House's stages over the past 50 years and celebrate the ingenuity and provenance of local distiller Archie Rose's award-winning whisky making.
Eat & drink
Bennelong Point has been a place for feasting and celebrating for millennia. So it's only natural that here at the Opera House, the entertainment jumps from the stage and onto the plate.
Plan your visit
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
The Archie Rose Tour and Tasting experience meets at Stage Door located underneath the Monumental Steps.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour to allow sufficient time to cloak any large bags.
This should allow enough time for the mandatory visual inspections and/or cloaking of bags and personal belongings by Opera House staff before starting your tour.
Where possible, please do not bring any belongings with you on the tour, as cloaking facilities are extremely limited.
If you are going to be late for your tour please call our Reservations team on 02 8188 3734 for assistance.
Where possible, please do not bring bags to the Sydney Opera House. Bags larger than A4 size will need to be cloaked before you can go on the tour. However we can’t store suitcases or large bags as our cloaking facilities are extremely limited.
Cameras are allowed on the tour and there are plenty of photo opportunities throughout the entire tour. Your tour guide will advise you whilst on tour if photographs are not to be taken inside any venues. Please note there is no video filming on the tour.
Mobile phones are permitted on the tour however please ensure they are switched off or on silent for the duration of the tour.
You will have the opportunity to visit some of the Opera House’s many venues and theatres on this tour.
Please note that as we are a busy performing arts centre, venues and theatres are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
Yes, though the maximum capacity per tour is 16 people. For capacity reasons the booking must be made by calling 02 8188 3734. Our Reservations team will assist with your reservation.
Yes, this is a limited run tour and must be booked in advance. We will not be able to take bookings on the day.
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