It’s spectacular from a distance, and even better up close. A Sydney Opera House tour uncovers the stories that shaped this Australian icon, while building enthusiasts searching for a little more, can discover wonder on the highly sought-after architectural tour. Looking to indulge post-tour? The Tour and Dine pairs your guided tour with a relaxing meal alongside the Harbour at Opera Bar or House Canteen. Or maybe you’re yearning for a more lavish experience? The Midden Experience Package offers a more intimate VIP tour of the Opera House, followed by an exclusive two-course dinner overlooking the Sydney Harbour at one of the Opera House’s premier restaurants.
The Sydney Opera House is Australia’s most-recognised cultural institution and a celebrated community meeting place for centuries. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a masterpiece of human creative genius and a world-class performing arts centre. Earning itself a 6-star Green Star performance rating for it’s sustainability, it represents a best in class world leadership in environmental and social sustainability operations.
The local Gadigal people knew the land on which the Opera House stands as Tubowgule, a reference to the creative energy liberated here. For thousands of years it has been a gathering place for storytelling, culture and celebration. The Sydney Opera House is committed to continuing that tradition.
Experience Sydney Opera House’s celebration of storytelling firsthand. Dive into the world of opera with the Taste of Opera experience; an up-close and personal private opera recital inside one of the Opera House’s unique venue spaces. Or experience Badu Gili: a free nightly sails projection on the sails of Bennelong Restaurant, which celebrates and explores the work and stories of First Nations artists.
The Opera House exists because a few brave people dared to think differently. They made the impossible possible. The Sydney Opera House stands as a proud testament to the power of dreaming in public. To the transformative potential of art and ideas. Expanding horizons, shifting perspectives and stirring emotions.