Sydney Opera House Tour

Description

The Sydney Opera House Tour
The magnificent Sydney Opera House Tour is a one-hour celebration of the World Heritage masterwork of Danish architect, Jorn Utzon. This superb performing arts centre is celebrated around the world as one of the greatest buildings ever designed and is definitely the most famous Australian icon, representing our love of performing arts from all over the world. Its pristine white sails jut out over the blue waters of Sydney Harbour, encapsulating some of the best acoustic theatres ever created in what is considered one of the of the greatest feats of modern architecture. Designed and built against extraordinary odds, the Opera House is now one of the busiest performing arts centres around the globe. More than 1,600 performances are enacted each year in the genres of ballet, opera, symphony and drama.

With 1,000 rooms, and 300 corridors, you will be engrossed by the sheer mastery of the building, and by how fluidly it operates. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will have you engrossed in the stories of power and passion, and the dramatic twists and turns to be found in the history of this grand place. You will learn of Utzon’s extraordinary vision for a world class performing arts centre, and how it came into existence.

For a longer tour that includes VIP behind-the-scenes access and breakfast in the Green Room upgrade to the Backstage Tour.

Trip Includes

• 1 hour guided tour of the Sydney Opera House

Duration

• Allow 1 hour

Departures

• Hourly from 9am - 5pm 
• Departs Lower Concourse, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney 
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
• For a longer tour that includes VIP behind-the-scenes access & breakfast in the Green Room upgrade to the Backstage Tour