Sydney Opera House Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Sydney Opera House. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

• Sydney Bike Tours

• 30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet-Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

• Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

• Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

Sydney Opera House tour tickets start at AU$48 for adults, AU$28 for children aged 5–14, and AU$38 for students and Australian seniors. Children under 5 can visit for free. Family ticket packages are also available for groups of four for AU$31 per person. The tour is typically in English, but it can also be booked in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean or Mandarin.

Yes, the Sydney Opera House is absolutely worth visiting—this UNESCO World Heritage Site is even more impressive in person. Whether you're admiring the sail-shaped shells from the harbour or exploring its stunning interiors, it's a must-do when in Sydney. Take a look inside with a guided tour, or make the most of your time by choosing a sightseeing experience that includes the Opera House among the highlights.

Per one customer who booked the Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour, "A really great way to see the Opera House and learn about how it was built and used. Our guide Laura was fascinating and funny. The hour flew by. I'd recommend this trip very much."

If you want to beat the crowds, the best time to visit the Sydney Opera House is in September or October, before the peak season that coincides with the Australian school holidays begins. The blue skies of spring should make for great photographs. For the most festive atmosphere, watch the fireworks display above the iconic landmark on New Year's Eve.

You can go inside the Sydney Opera House, but only if you've bought a ticket for a performance or booked a guided tour. It's not free to enter. Otherwise, you can walk around the whole of the venue's exterior or pose for photographs on top of the steps leading to its entrance.

On a tour of the Sydney Opera House, you'll explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed venue's foyer spaces and theaters, watch clips from famous past performances, and trace the history of the structure during an immersive digital experience. You'll climb around 300 steps during the tour, so be sure to pack comfortable footwear.

Even though operas have a reputation for expecting smart, glamorous attire, the Sydney Opera House doesn't have a dress code. Most visitors wear smart-casual outfits for performances, but be sure to bring a warmer layer as it can get cold inside the main theater, especially during longer performances.

Yes, there is parking at the Sydney Opera House. The car park is owned by Wilson Parking and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The entrance is at 2 Macquarie Street, and the exit brings you out on the lower concourse of the opera house.

A tour of the Sydney Opera House is approximately one hour long, but aim to arrive around 15 minutes before your tour begins to greet your guide. It takes around 15 minutes to walk all the way around the perimeter of the venue.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Sydney Opera House. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Sydney:

• Sydney Harbour

• Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Featherdale Wildlife Park

• The Rocks

• Bondi Beach

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Sydney.