Sydney Opera House VIP Experience: Guided Tour, Dinner & Drinks
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Sydney, Australia
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Evening shows at the Sydney Opera House draw big crowds, making it hard to explore the landmark itself before performances begin. This skip-the-line experience gives you early access with an exclusive guided tour to learn about the building’s design and history. Afterwards, settle in for a two-course dinner with wine at either Bennelong or Midden restaurant.
- Go beyond the guidebooks with insider stories you'd otherwise miss
- Savor a delicious meal and wine—included in the tour price
- Discover the stories and history behind Sydney’s architectural masterpiece
- Save vacation time with skip-the-line access
What's Included
- Intimate 1 hour guided evening tour of the Sydney Opera House
- DinnerTwo course dinner either entree and main or main and dessert
- Alcoholic BeveragesTwo matching wines or beers
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours.4:15 pm
Departure Point
- Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia
What To Expect
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Sydney Opera House
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking - subject to availability. Please note: Adult pricing applies to all guests
- Dietary requirements will need to be confirmed at the time of the booking
- Please note the Sydney Opera House Guided tour contains over 200 steps over the duration of the tour - Low Impact. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Bennelong is the Sydney Opera House's signature restaurant. Enjoy either entree and main or main and dessert with paired wines.
- Midden by Mark Olive is known for alfresco harbourside dining under the Sails of the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy either entree and main or main and dessert with two beverages your choice of Australian wine, beer of soft drinks
- Meet a member of our Welcome Team at 415pm at The Lounge of the Upper Level, near the Box Office
- Your tour will depart at 430pm. After your tour our guide will drop you off at either Bennelong or Midden by Mark Olive, depending on your booking for dinner.
- Dinner booking is from 530pm - 730pm
- Some patrons like to dress up and make a special night of their Sydney Opera House experience, whilst others choose to dress casually for comfort. Please note for dinner bookings it is not necessary to wear a jacket and tie
- Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 85 reviews
Melanie_H, May 2026
Private behind the scenes tour in a small group setting . It was wonderful to be able to see the theatre and catch a glimpse of the practice! The dinner was delicious it was very memorable experience!
Jane_M, Apr 2026
The tour was very informative with a small group.Dining outside overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge was wonderful.The food was delicious .We enjoyed the whole experience.Would recommend
Rashun_C, Apr 2026
Jeannette led our group around and inside the Opera House’s prestigious structure. The sheer scale of this place’s construction and layout along with Jeannette’s commentary left a lasting impression. The food was okay, but the view of the Harbor Bridge from the restaurant at sunset really brought the tour to a satisfying conclusion.
Alberto_C, Apr 2026
Great tour, the tour person was excellent.
The food at the restaurant was amazing.
The staff at the restaurant was very friendly.
Virginia_A, Apr 2026
Tim, the tour guide was very knowledgeable & gave us a very thorough details of the Sydney Opera house. The hour went by quickly & he answered questions from the group very clearly. A great experience.
Mark_P, Apr 2026
What an awesome experience! Jeannette was so knowledgeable and friendly! What a spirit of hospitality! The meal was delicious and unique! The kangaroo tenderloin was the best steak we have had while traveling!
James_D, Apr 2026
Beautiful from the inside as well as outside. Covered the history of the opera house from the beginning. Food was also very good.
Kevin_W, Apr 2026
Opera House is a magnificent structure, well worthy of being a World Heritage Site! Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable, but about 15 minutes late. Only saw the main opera/ballet theater and the lobby of the concert hall. Dinner at Bennelong was fair; wife did not like her steak, I had a pork dish that was great of. Drinks were well prepared, though the local port left a little to be desired. Decent value.
James_S, Apr 2026
The tour is very informative in a beautiful setting. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and obviously loved the Opra House
John_K, Mar 2026
Nick (our guide) was excellent. Very knowledgeable and presented the information in a way that was easy to understand and memorable.
Heather_K, Mar 2026
If you are impressed by the Opera House on the outside, wait until you see the inside! This is an absolute engineering marvel. Michael was an excellent guide and gave us all the history and even technical knowledge about how the Opera House came to be, including the fact that they were still working on it as little as 3 years ago! The dinner at the end was lovely. We chose the Midden, the less expensive of the two options, but worth more than what we paid. The head chef is of aboriginal origin and his menu is inspired by his culture. Overall a very memorable experience!
Julia_G, Mar 2026
Fantastic one hour tour of the OperaHouse! Our guide Peter was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, design and construction of this iconic building including acoustics, and provided detailed information about the performances. What a treat to have such an enthusiastic and accomplished guide. The included meal at the Midden restaurant featuring Indigenous inspired cuisine was amazing. This experience was the highlight of our trip!
Ruth_K, Mar 2026
This tour was excellent. We had a small group of only four people and a very knowledgeable tour guide. The food at the Midden restaurant was delicious. My husband wasn’t looking forward to this, but he admitted that he enjoyed it. Highly recommended.
Rose_V, Mar 2026
It was just 9 of us. It was amazing to go inside the theaters and watch actual see and hear actual ongoing rehearsals.
kkihunt, Mar 2026
Enjoyed the tour. Guide was fantastic and very informative. The food was exotic and flavorful and we enjoyed our dinner at the Opera House
grs1275, Feb 2026
It was a wonderful experience. We were able to listen to a rehearsal along with a thorough tour. The dinner was outstanding, although it is a limited menu.
Gail_D, Feb 2026
Be prepared to be in awe! The structure of the Sydney Opera House and the the people who greet you and show you the beauty of the place are amazing! There are fabulous concert halls and magnificent steps — and lots of them!
Richard_B, Feb 2026
Excellent guide, Excellent time. Knowledgeable and well spoken. Dinner afterwards was a great cap to the evening!
Patricia_J, Feb 2026
The tour was fantastic along with the tour guide. We got to see many theatres and had a great description of what type of production’s that take place there. Also of the construction of the opera House .
James_A, Feb 2026
Peter was outstanding… full of knowledge and passionate about his role in conveying it. Dinner after at Midden’s was very good as well. Enjoyable outing.
Matthew_C, Feb 2026
This was a wonderful tour. The guide was incredibly informative and was very friendly. We really enjoyed learning about the construction of the opera house and getting to see the various halls. The dinner at the end was delicious and the ambiance was amazing.
Kathryn_H, Jan 2026
Great informative guide Nicolas showed us around
An amazing experience to see the opera house in a small group of 10 people
Dinner outside with bridge view was delicious
Can highly recommend
Stephanie_S, Jan 2026
Great tour to see the inside and hear about the history of this beautiful Opera House. Our tour guide provided a unique and customized experience.
KANDACE_T, Jan 2026
Friendly and informative wonderful information. Aiden was super in explaining and dinner was excellent!
Judith_S, Dec 2025
I thought this was a wonderful overview of the Opera House. Our guide was knowledgeable and took us into as many venues as he could. Explained how the structure is built. Also told some very funny anecdotes. The restaurant was amazing. I was very surprised at the choices and the quality of the food.. I would highly highly recommend this tour.
Julie_G, Dec 2025
We loved the visit and tour of this iconic building. Our tour guide was knowleable and it was so interesting to hear about how it was designed, building and paid for, all very fascinating. We were able to see the main hall - which was great. The meal afterwards at Midden was fabulous too.
Peter_S, Nov 2025
We are happy it worked out for us to do a VIP Tour of the Sydney Opera House. Our guide was excellent.
Tranette_S, Nov 2025
This is a must do experience and better to take the private tour than the big group tours they offer. You may pay more, it it’s worth it. And dinner was nice. Just be prepared for all the stairs!
Breanne_G, Jul 2025
Wonderful experience we were the only two on this tour . The guid was very informative. I would highly recommend it to anyone
Kell_S, Jun 2025
Wonderful VIP Tour with super polite and knowable guides. Weather was rainy and cold but the Tour was 5 star
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