Sydney Opera House Guided Backstage Tour


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From $120.21

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Sydney, Sydney

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Uncover the mysteries of the backstage world.
Meet us at Stage Door before you take a journey behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House. Discover spaces and places normally hidden from the public, as you explore unseen backstage areas where performers like Julie Andrews, Bob Dylan and Prince have all gone before. In your intimate group, follow your tour guide and get ready to see first-hand what our stage crew and performers get up to side-of stage, including a trip to the orchestra pit, our private dressing rooms, and after the tour enjoy breakfast with your tour guide by the harbour at House Canteen.


What's Included

Behind the scenes tour - with a professional guide

Light breakfast with tea or coffee

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 10 - 99

Additional Info

  • Due to safety requirements - fully covered enclosed rubber soled shoes must be worn for the duration of the tour
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Minimum age to participate is 10 years old
  • Patrons are also required to wear a face mask at all times during the tour, unless lawfully exempt. Please bring your own mask.
  • Please note patrons aged 18 years and over entering the Opera House building for the Backstage Tour are required to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medically exempt).
  • Please note: There are over 300 stairs on this tour, a moderate level of physical fitness is required to participate on the tour
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Please meet your tour guide at the Sydney Opera House Stage Door at 6:45am - your tour will commence at 7:00am sharply
  • Please note patrons aged 18 years and over entering the Opera House building for the Backstage Tour are required to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medically exempt). Patrons are also required to wear a face mask at all times
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Sydney Opera House
Arrive at Stage Door for this backstage experience, and join an intimate tour group to begin your exploration. Experience first-hand what it’s like to walk through Stage Door where thousands of actors, performers and famous names have walked before. Get ready to explore places usually off limits to the general public to find out how the magic of theatre happens.

Relish the opportunity to get a glimpse into the demanding, passionate, dramatic (and sometimes scandalous) world of our performers – as our guides recount the stories and insider secrets of what really happens behind the curtain.

From pulleys to props, sequins to sound-checks, we take you through nooks and crannies not known to the public. Discover what makes the Sydney Opera House both a world-renown icon and a world-class performance venue. Complete the experience with a delicious light breakfast at House Canteen - our newest dining venue with the best views of Sydney Harbour.

• Admission Ticket Included






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