Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour
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 Midden by Mark Olive, 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 harbourside restaurants. Enjoy a main meal from a selection and beverage (wine, beer, soft).
Options
Architectural Tour
English Fluency Required: 1 hour tour experience aimed at those who are interested in finding out more about the way the Opera House was built.
What's included in Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Inclusions
- 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 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 a harbourside restaurant
- Tour & Dine Option: Main meal + beverage can be redeemed at Opera Bar or House Canteen anytime between 11.30am - 6pm on the day of your tour, or Midden by Mark Olive between 11.30-2.30pm or 5-6pm on the day of the tour.
- Tour & Dine Option: Children ages 5-15 years will have a childrens menu to select from
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Sydney Opera House is located within a short 10-minute walk of the cruise port at Circular Quay so you can determine the time you return to your ship. Please allow ample time to enjoy the excursion and ensure your timely return to the port. To check-in for the tour, please arrive to the Welcome Centre on the Lower-Concourse of the Sydney Opera House precinct for the 1-hour Guided Tour and exchange this voucher for your tour ticket. It is recommended to arrive approximately 10 min prior to your scheduled departure time. Please note, the tour can contain approximately 300 stairs and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please ensure you have selected the correct language option for the tour you want to experience. If you can not understand the language of the tour, you may be refused entry to that tour time. You can contact the Sydney Opera House reservations team to discuss further. If you are undertaking the Tour & Dine experience, you will receive a printed ticket on check-in at the Welcome Centre which can be redeemed for your main meal and drink at one of the harbour facing restaurants. Please Note: This voucher can be redeemed at one of the following restaurants during select times on the day of your tour: • House Canteen (Asian-inspired) – 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM • Opera Bar (Modern Australian) – 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM • Midden by Mark Olive (Indigenous Australian dining) – 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM or 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Redemption Information: House Canteen & Opera Bar – Proceed directly to the Bar to redeem your voucher and place your order. Midden by Mark Olive – Present your ticket to the waitstaff before being seated and ordering. Seating availability may be limited during peak lunch periods. Three venue options are available to accommodate customers.