Explore the architecturally unique Sydney Opera House with this one hour guided tour.
 1 Hour Sydney Opera House tour
 UNESCO World Heritage-listed site
 Explore the hallowed theatres and foyers
 Immersive digital experience
 Experienced guide
 
 Visit one of the world's most famous icons with a guided Sydney Opera House tour and explore possibly the most recognisable building Australia has to offer. Designed by Danish Architect Jørn Utzon, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site boasts a unique design, adding to its allure. This architecturally exquisite building is located on the edge of the Harbour, surrounded by other world famous icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Hailed as “one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind”, with one glance, it's not hard to discover why. Step inside the Opera House and you'll be mesmerised by the furnishings and decorations that line the interior of the building, adding to its sophistication and charm. Hosting over 1800 entertainment events annually including operas, dramas and ballets, viewing one of these shows in the hallowed theatres is a must. Take a seat in the custom made white birch timber chairs, run your hands over the world-famous shell tiles, or simply gaze at the vaulted ceilings of one of the worlds biggest pillar-free chambers, all this and more is possible in this fantastic tour. In this one hour tour you'll be hosted by your knowledgeable guide, who will educate you with impressive facts of this unmissable building, including the architectural and entertainment history. Most general public tours will experience an immersive digital story-telling of the Sydney Opera Houses over 50 year history with a 270 degree visuals and surround sound. Tours run daily at selected times. There are over 300 stairs to climb throughout the tour. For an insight into the magic of this great Australian icon, this tour is a must.
 
 Highlights
 When the Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in 2007, it was hailed as “one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind”. Now it’s your turn to step inside this iconic landmark and discover the stories behind Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s remarkable achievement. What inspired him to base his revolutionary design on ships’ sails? How did he solve an engineering challenge considered one of the most difficult attempted anywhere in the world? You’ll find out on this very special one-hour guided tour into the intricate workings of a living, breathing Opera House
 You will explore the hallowed theatres and foyers where more than 1600 concerts, operas, dramas and ballets take place each year and your experienced guide will be on hand to lead you through every aspect of the building’s 14-year creation and 50-year history. You’ll 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 of one of the biggest pillar-free chambers in the world
 Once you’ve visited areas off limits to the general public and captured photographs from rare vantage points inside the majestic Sydney Opera House, you’ll realise that from the outside you’re only getting half the story
 Watch unforgettable moments from past Concert Hall performances
 Learn about the history and future of the world-famous Concert Hall in an immersive digital experience
 Time
 Guided Tours operate daily at 11:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 3:30pm
 Tours go for approximately 1 hour
 Departure Location
 All guided tours depart from the Welcome Centre on the Lower Concourse. Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
 Additional Information
 There are over 300 stairs included on the tour; if you have limited mobility Access Tours are available on request. If you would like to book an Access Tour, please call 07 5592 2233 to confirm availability
 Please note bags larger than a standard handbag will need to be cloaked on arrival and may be subject to a search before being cloaked. It is not possible to store suitcases or large backpacks within the Sydney Opera House cloaking facilities. Please arrive 15 minutes early in order to allow sufficient time for this to occur before your tour.
 Prams are not permitted on this tour and subject to cloaking requirements.
 Infants under the age of 4 are free but required to be booked on the tour.
 Terms And Conditions
 All tour bookings are subject to Sydney Opera House terms and conditions. Please refer to the Sydney Opera House official website for full booking terms and conditions.




Starting point: ADDRESS - location.Description, Sydney - NSW, Australia - (Longitude: 0.000000, Latitude: 0.000000)
Ending point: Same - Same as Starting Point

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