Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 60 minutes

Departs: Sydney, Sydney

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Take a guided walking tour of Sydney Opera House while your cruise ship is in port to experience one of the world’s most famous performing arts centers. Plus, you’ll see the best views of the Sydney Harbour. Book this Sydney Opera House shore excursion ahead to ensure you don’t miss out on this popular tour.

Option: Language Tour
Enjoy your tour with one of our language-speaking guides in French, German, or Spanish

Optional Add On: If you select the below option
Tour & Dine at your choice of either Opera Bar or House Canteen
Make the most of a day out at the Opera House by going on our 1-hour tour followed by a lunch or early dinner at your choice of either Opera Bar or House Canteen. Enjoy a main meal from a selection and beverage (wine, beer, soft).


What's Included

Guided Tour

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Gratuities

Port pickup and drop-off


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
  • CHILD: Age: 5 - 15
  • ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

  • Backstage Tour Option: includes light breakfast with your guide at harbourside dining venue House Canteen
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour & Dine Option: Booking Time refers to tour time, please check in at the Welcome Centre 10 minutes prior to your tour. You will receive a ticket to redeem your main meal and beverage at your pre-selected dining venue: either Opera Bar or House Canteen
  • Tour & Dine Option: Main meal + beverage can be redeemed anytime between 11.30am - 6pm at Opera Bar or House Canteen on the day of your tour.
  • Traveler pickup is not offered as the port is within a short stroll to the Sydney Opera House
  • Backstage Tour Option: includes 300 stairs, moderate level of fitness required
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Face masks are strongly recommended for all patrons while inside our theatres and foyers, including during the performance and on a tour. Please bring your own mask;
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • There are approximately 200 stairs on this tour - Low Impact. It is not recommended for those with limited mobility who are unable to manage stairs an access tour is available by contacting the supplier directly
  • Tour & Dine Option: Children ages 5-15 years will have a childrens menu to select from
  • Tours do not operate on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day before 1:00pm

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
Your tour of the Sydney Opera House takes you into some of the world’s most iconic performance venues, where more than 1,500 concerts, plays, musicals and ballets are staged every year. Explore it with an insider guide, who shares stories and fun facts about the opera house’s history, performances and architecture throughout your 1-hour tour.

Walk through the elegant foyers, visit one of the largest pillar-free chambers in the world, sit down in a custom-made white birch chair and look up at the vaulted ceiling. Check out areas that are off-limits to the general public, learn about the distinctive exterior design made up of ‘shell’ tiles, and hear about opera house’s Danish architect, including his inspiration and building challenges.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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