Sydney Opera House is a global landmark, part of Australia’s DNA and the emotional heart of the city of Sydney. It is a place of excitement and of warmth, of welcome and wonder, where art and architecture uniquely combine to enchant and enliven artists, audiences and visitors. One of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia, Sydney Opera House welcomes more than 6 million people to the site each year. More than 500,000 people take a guided tour to explore the magic inside.

In June 2007, Sydney Opera House was formally recognised as one of the most outstanding places on Earth with inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the companies vision to transform Sydney Opera House into a “must do” for every visitor to Sydney. But you haven’t “done” the Opera House if all you’ve done, is simply take a photo. Sydney Opera House wants people to come inside and experience the magic.
Step inside an iconic landmark.

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks and this is your chance to truly get up-close. Run your hands over the world-famous shell tiles, take a seat in the elegant custom-made white birch timber chairs and marvel at the vaulted ceilings. Visit areas off-limits to the public and capture photographs from rare vantage points. Explore theatres and foyers where more than 1600 concerts, operas, dramas and ballets take place each year.

Discover the story and keep a memento

Be led through every aspect of the building's 14-year creation and 58-year history. Delve into the stories behind Danish architect Jørn Utzon's masterpiece. What inspired his revolutionary design? How did he solve its engineering challenges to realise his vision? You’ll find out on this very special one-hour guided tour.

At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase a photo memento in an exclusive Sydney Opera House memory book. In this book, you will also be given access to unlimited digital copies of your exclusive tour photos.