The Backstage Tour
What you see on stage is only half the story
Tour details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Daily | 7am* |
Bookings are essential. Please ensure you book your tour no later than 5pm AEDT/AEST the day prior to departure.
*Tours are subject to availability.
Please arrive at Stage Door at 6:15am (15 minutes prior to departure time) to check in with your Tour Guide and cloak your bags.
Please note the tour is not available 9 March 2025, 14 March 2025, 15 March 2025, 25 December 2025, 30 December 2025 and 31 December 2025.
There is a maximum of 12 people per tour. If you would like to make a group booking or are unable to book online, please call 02 8188 3734 to place a reservation via our Reservations team.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $199 |
This tour is available for adults, as well as children aged between 10 and 15 years who must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons children under the age of 10 are not able to take part in the tour.
If you wish to make a group booking of 8 or more guests in another language, please reach out to our Reservations team on 02 8188 3734 to make an enquiry.
On the Backstage Tour you will climb around 300 stairs as you move throughout foyers and spaces. While there are railings and a number of rests throughout the tour when the guide shares our stories, you will not have the opportunity to sit for any long period of time during the tour until you reach the Green Room to enjoy your morning breakfast.
You’ll be on your feet for a guided tour, there are over 300 stairs, so flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour. Your feet will thank you!
If you have mobility concerns, you may wish to take a Mobility Access Tour.
For safety reasons, flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour. Children under the age of 10 are not able to take part in the tour for safety reasons. Children aged between 10 and 15 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The Backstage Tour is currently only available in English language.
This tour runs for approximately 2.5 hours, from 7 - 9:30am and includes breakfast.
This tour can take up to two and a half in duration, and is the time from when one of our guides meets guests at the Stage Door entrance, through to the end of the tour and breakfast in the Green Room.
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.
Green Room Breakfast Menu
Starter
Choose one from the following:
- Granola, berry compote, coconut yoghurt (vn, gf)
- Coconut lime & mango tapioca pudding (vn, gf)
- Butter croissant
- Almond croissant
Main
Choose one from the following:
- Smashed avocado on toast, lime, coriander, za'atar (vn, gfo)
- Healthy breakfast - boiled eggs, avocado, spinach, tomato, fetta, sourdough (v, gfo)
- Eggs and bacon - 2 poached eggs on toast with bacon and spinach (gfo)
Beverages
- English Breakfast tea
- Earl Grey tea
- Peppermint tea
- Green tea
- Coffee
Orange juice and water will be available throughout breakfast.
Menu from Friday 1 August 2025
Choose one from the following:
Avo toast (GFO, VN, SE)
Fresh smashed avocado with za`atar on a slice of artisan sourdough bread
Bacon & egg toast (DF, GFO)
2 poached eggs with baby spinach and bacon on artisan sourdough bread
Brekky bun (P)
Milk bun, smoked bacon, fried egg and tomato relish
Butter croissant with spreads (V)
Choose up to 2 spreads - butter, peanut butter, vegemite or jam
Yoghurt bowl (GF, VN, SY, SE, N)
Coconut yoghurt with berry compote and granola
Beverages
- Black tea
- Green tea
- Apple juice
- Orange juice
- Coffee
*Please note menu items are subject to change depending on seasonality and availability.
GF - Gluten free, GFO - Gluten free option, V - Vegetarian, VN - Vegan, P - Pork product, DF - Dairy free, SE - Sesame product, SY - Soy product, N - Nut product
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Visiting the Opera House
Getting here
How to get to the Opera House - and finding your way around our amenities, venues and precinct once you’re here.
Experiences
Things to do and see when visiting the House.
Attending this tour
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.
Frequently asked questions
The tour meeting point is at Stage Door which is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time so you can clock any bags. For the Backstage Tour please arrive at 6.45am.
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.
The Backstage Tour is a small group tour. If you wish to make a group booking of 8 or more guests, please reach out to our Reservations team on 02 8188 3734 to make an enquiry.
We encourage you to purchase your tour in advance online or via the phone where you’ll receive an eTicket. Please bring this with you and present it upon check-in at the Stage Door located beneath the Monumental Steps of the Opera House.