Tours & Experiences

The rich cultural heritage and design legacy of the Opera House extends to the vibrant and modern art inside. Discover five artworks at the Opera House, discussing the history and inspiration behind each one.

Join award-winning journalist Helen Pitt, fifty years to the day, for an exclusive tour of the Opera House as she recounts her stories from the opening day she attended fifty years ago. 

Go behind closed doors and experience the House from behind the scenes. Venture backstage through the corridors to our rehearsal spaces, into the orchestra pit before enjoying breakfast in the exclusive domain of our performers, the Green Room.

Get your architecture fix on an in-depth tour with our expert guide. Hear how architects, engineers, builders and artists came together to create this UNESCO World Heritage-listed masterpiece.

Take your students on a walking journey to learn about how Australia and a man from Denmark, Jørn Utzon, created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of twentieth-century architecture and the city of Sydney as we know it.

Tailored for patrons with limited mobility, go inside and discover the legendary history and extraordinary secrets of the Sydney Opera House. Experience the life, energy and buzz of Australia’s favourite building.

Wine and dine your way around Sydney Opera House restaurants and bars to experience the culinary delights of some of Sydney's best chefs.

Step inside and discover the legendary history and extraordinary secrets of the Sydney Opera House. Complete the experience in true Sydney-sider style with lunch by the harbour at Opera Bar or House Canteen.

Bring your little stars and discover the stories of the Opera House with our kid-friendly tour. We’ll put on our party hats and play dress ups as we wander through the Sydney Opera House.

Did you know the special topaz glass of the Sydney Opera House was imported from France? Step inside and discover the secrets of this iconic building.

The first performance in our Concert Hall was a program of works by German composer, Richard Wagner. Take a tour and discover the building’s fascinating history.

From Don Quixote to the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the Sydney Opera House has a diverse and rich cultural history. Take a tour and discover incredible stories inside this global cultural icon.

Over the years, the Sydney Opera House has welcomed Yayoi Kusama and Ryuichi Sakamoto to the Sydney Opera House, and you’re invited too. Join us on a tour of the building’s extraordinary history.

The Sydney Opera House has many stories to tell, from the Korean National Ballet tour to the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra performances. Step inside, take a tour and be moved by the beautiful design and history.

The Sydney Opera House is home to a rich history of world-class performers, from the China Philharmonic Orchestra to the Peking Opera. Step inside and experience unforgettable moments and history on a tour.

Badu Gili - meaning ‘water light’ in the language of the traditional owners of Bennelong Point, the Gadigal people - is a free daily experience that explores First Nations stories in a spectacular six-minute projection on the Opera House’s eastern Bennelong sails.

This year, the Sydney Opera House is celebrating 50 outstanding years in the cultural and social life of Sydney and the nation. The free exhibition, The People’s House: Sydney Opera House at 50, at the Museum of Sydney and the Sydney Opera House, commemorates five decades of extraordinary performances and unforgettable moments.