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Guided Tours Let You See More of the Sydney Opera House
On most days you can see tourists snapping photos beside the famous Sydney Opera House. After all, this unique white building, developed by Danish designer Jørn Utzon, is what most visitors to Sydney want to see.
But don’t just settle for the average tourist experience. To really enjoy this modern architectural marvel though you need to go inside.
Whether you enjoy dance, music, theatre or comedy, there’s sure to be a show at the Opera House to catch your interest. Keep an eye on this blog, as I’ll feature some of the best shows the Opera House has to offer.
If you’re a history buff, a guided tour may be more your speed. On you’ll explore the Opera House’s many theatres and learn more about Australia’s arts scene.
For an even closer look, why not take the ? On this very special tour, you’ll visit areas normally reserved for performers and crew. You can sit inside the orchestra’s pit and visit the dressing rooms used by Australian stage legends. This tour also includes a full breakfast in the Green Room, the private domain of the performers.
If you’re not a native English speaker, don’t worry. The Sydney Opera House also offers foreign language tours, with guides that speak French, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin.
All tours are offered daily. Tours can be booked directly through the Opera House, but you can save up to 30% if you book online.
The Sydney Opera House at sunset
Trading hours: The Essential Tour operates daily between 9 am and 5 pm. The Backstage Tour is run daily at 7 am
Location:
Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney
Public transport: The Opera House is a short walk from Circular Quay train station and ferry wharf
Parking: There is a paid parking station on site
Cost: Tickets for The Essential Tour start from $28 for adults and $19.60 for concession holders. Tickets for the Backstage Tour cost $150
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ASydney Opera House
