Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour
At a glance
Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour is a 1h 15m small-group experience in Sydney, Australia, operated by Sydney Opera House. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 89 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $42.53 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Guided Tour.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 9 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- Group
- Small group, up to 9 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Sydney Opera House has launched its first ever Architectural Tour, revealing the story behind the creation of Utzon’s masterpiece.
You will hear how visionaries, idealists, architects, engineers, pragmatists and artists together built this architectural and engineering masterpiece form our most experience and knowledgeable guides.
What's included
What's included
- Guided Tour
Not included
- Late arrivals. Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Join us on this historical tour where you'll learn how in the mid-1950s, Australia and a man from Denmark, Jørn Utzon, created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of twentieth-century architecture. To quote US architect Frank Gehry, “(it) changed the image of an entire country.”
Hear how visionaries, idealists, architects, engineers, pragmatists and artists together built this architectural and engineering masterpiece that was at the cutting edge of what was possible at the time.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
- This is a walking tour and can contain up to 300+ stairs.
- Please arrive at the Welcome Centre 15 minutes prior to your tour time to adhere to check in and cloaking procedures. If you are more than 5 minutes late from the start time of your tour, your tour will be forfeited
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h 15m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $42.53 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Guided Tour.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 89 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Sydney.
