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Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour

80 Reviews 4.85 out of 5 stars Based on 80 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor |
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1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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

  • Guided Tour
  • Late arrivals. Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
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Meeting Location

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Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia

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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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
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The following is included:
  • Guided Tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Late arrivals. Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Late arrivals. Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.

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  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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