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Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour
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60 minutes (Approx.)
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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).
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Things To Know
- Guided Tour
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Traveler pickup is not offered as the port is within a short stroll to the Sydney Opera House
- There are approximately 300 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
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tours do not operate on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day before 1:00pm
- 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.
- Tour & Dine Option: Children ages 5-15 years will have a childrens menu to select from
- Backstage Tour Option: includes 300 stairs, moderate level of fitness required
- Backstage Tour Option: includes light breakfast with your guide at harbourside dining venue House Canteen
- Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
- Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
What's included in the package
Itinerary
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.
Admission Ticket IncludedWhere to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Passenger pick up is not required as the Sydney Opera House is located within a short stroll from Circular Quay port. Please meet your tour guide at the Welcome Centre Located on the Lower Ground Level of the Sydney Opera House - Please arrive approx 10 min prior to your scheduled departure time. The Sydney Opera House is located within a short 10 min walk from the Circular Quay port.
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your tour guide at the Welcome Centre Located on the Lower Ground Level of the Sydney Opera House - Please arrive approx 10 min prior to your scheduled departure time.
Ticket Redemption
Redeem your voucher at the starting point
Reviews By Other Travelers
4.7Based on 107 reviews
What do other 107 guests say about Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour
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Ankelly_A
5
Apr 2024
Our guide was very knowledgable and I loved all of her anecdotes. Sitting inside the theatre was fabulous for me. Our guide bringing to life the history of this architectural marvel made a world of difference.
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EleLink
5
Mar 2024
The guide was absolutely fantastic! It was really interesting to hear the backstory about the architects who built the opera house. The architecture itself is beautiful and the lunch after was just great. Highly recommend.
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Norma_M
5
Mar 2024
Our guide was personable and very knowledgeable. Could hear everything he said through the headphones provided. The only con is you have to go up and down a lot of stairs so be prepared.
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Things to know
Included
- Guided Tour
Not Included
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Traveler pickup is not offered as the port is within a short stroll to the Sydney Opera House
- There are approximately 300 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
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tours do not operate on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day before 1:00pm
- 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.
- Tour & Dine Option: Children ages 5-15 years will have a childrens menu to select from
- Backstage Tour Option: includes 300 stairs, moderate level of fitness required
- Backstage Tour Option: includes light breakfast with your guide at harbourside dining venue House Canteen
- Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
- Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.