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Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's most recognizable architectural icons. Situated on Bennelong Point, this masterpiece of 20th-century design hosts over 1,500 performances annually. Whether you're exploring its majestic "sails" on a guided architectural tour, attending a world-class opera, or simply enjoying the sunset from the Opera Bar, it remains the ultimate symbol of Australia’s vibrant cultural life.

Recommended sightseeing time: ~1-2 hours (Tours/Walk) Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sydney Opera House Experience

  • Great Opera Hits (Adult)

    Official partner with conditional cancellation

  • Great Opera Hits

    [Child (Accompanying person required)]

  • Madama Butterfly show/concert ticket

    (Multiple Options Available)

Hotels Near Sydney Opera House

  • Park Hyatt Sydney

    0.6km from Sydney Opera House

  • Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

    0.8km from Sydney Opera House

  • InterContinental Sydney

    0.5km from Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House Reviews

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5/5
I highly recommend taking a guided tour of the opera house. The guides are very professional, explaining everything from the initial architectural concept to the completion process. You'll deeply appreciate the meticulous attention to detail in the building's design, material selection, interior construction, decoration, and fabrics. I highly recommend coming in the morning.
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5/5
I was so happy to finally find a Chinese-language guided tour that fit my schedule! The one-hour tour covered both the South and North Halls, and even included a seat inside the concert hall. The ticket exchange process was simple: just go to the ticket counter on the basement floor of the Sydney Opera House, give them your code, and you're good to go. If you have a backpack, go forward to store it—it's free. Then you can go up to the first floor to meet up and wait. The guide even gave us time to take photos during the tour, which was great!
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5/5
I recommend watching it from a boat, but make sure to sit on the right side of the boat! At night, the view from the Luna Park side was amazing!
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5/5
If you buy this ticket, simply go to the counter half an hour in advance with your barcode voucher to check in and collect your ticket for entry.
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5/5
The one-hour guided tour was excellent, with a guide explaining the interior architecture and history.
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Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House offers a world-class cultural experience set against Sydney’s iconic harbor, providing unparalleled views of the Harbour Bridge and the sparkling waterfront. Read this guide and start your journey into this architectural masterpiece!

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Sydney Opera House History & Facts

Sydney Opera House History & Facts

Sydney Opera House is the most famous landmark in Sydney. It is one of the most distinctive buildings of the 20th century and a world-renowned centre for the performing arts. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, construction began in 1959, and it was officially completed in 1973.

The Sydney Opera House is known for its unique sail-like design, which is said to have been inspired by a cluster of peeled orange segments. In 2007, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Fun facts about Sydney Opera House:

  • There are more than 1 million roof tiles covering approximately 1.62 hectares sitting over the structure. They were made in Sweden.
    Sydney Opera House sits on Bennelong Point. Bennelong Point was named after Woollarawarre Bennelong, a senior Eora man at the time of the arrival of British colonisers in Australia in 1788.
  • Sydney Opera House is cooled using seawater taken directly from the harbour. The system circulates cold water from the harbour through 35 kilometres of pipes to power both the heating and air conditioning in the building.
  • Seven A380s could sit wing-to-wing on the site.
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Sydney Opera House Location & Opening Hours

  • Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (approx.).
  • Closed: Christmas Day, potentially some Tuesdays/Wednesdays, and other major holidays like Good Friday.
  • Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sydney Opera House Tickets

Sydney Opera House Location & Opening Hours

The Sydney Opera House was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007, making it one of the few buildings completed in the 20th century to receive such an honor. The complex consists of two main halls, several smaller theaters, performance venues, and various supporting facilities.

While most tourists are content with just taking photos of the exterior, the interior is truly worth exploring.

During the one-hour tour, you will get to admire the world’s largest column-free vaulted ceilings and delve deep into the fascinating history of the building. Exploring the interior allows you to fully appreciate the architectural charm of the Opera House while enjoying stunning views of the harbor. It is truly a fantastic experience!

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Policy

Key Features

Great Opera Hits (Adult)

AU$58.81

Conditional cancellation

Official partner; No ticket collection required

Great Opera Hits [Child]

AU$58.81

Conditional cancellation

Accompanying person required; No ticket collection required

Madama Butterfly show/concert ticket

AU$67.33

Non-refundable

Multiple Options Available; No ticket collection required

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How to Get to Sydney Opera House?

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Public Transport

The Sydney Opera House is located right in the heart of Sydney city centre, making it easily accessible by almost any bus or train. It is situated near Circular Quay; once you arrive at the station, it is only about a 7-minute walk away. Upon exiting Circular Quay, the path on the left follows the waterfront, while the main road on the right leads directly to the main entrance of the Sydney Opera House.

Self-Driving

Sydney Opera House Car Park

  • Operator: Wilson Parking
  • Address: 2A Macquarie St, Sydney (Underground parking with a clearly marked entrance)
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours, Monday to Sunday (including public holidays)

Parking Rates (Pre-booked Space)

  • Monday - Friday Hourly Rates:
    • 0 - 0.5 hour: AU$9
    • 0.5 - 1 hour: AU$19
    • 1 - 2 hours: AU$34
    • 2 - 3 hours: AU$44
    • 3+ hours: AU$59
  • Early Bird Rate (Monday - Friday): AU$16 (Entry between 6:00 am – 9:30 am; Exit between 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
  • Weekend Rate: AU$15 per day (Entry after 6:00 am; Exit before 5:00 pm)
  • Night Rate: AU$40 per night (Applies if exiting after 5:00 pm on weekends, or for entry after 5:00 pm and exit before 6:00 am)

Only for reference, please check on official website for details.

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Sydney Tower Eye

Standing alongside the Sydney Opera House as one of the city's two most iconic landmarks, the Sydney Tower Eye is among the tallest structures in Australia. It is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Sydney. While an admission ticket is required to reach the observation deck, it is well worth the cost for the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the entire Sydney city center.

Inside the tower, you will find various restaurants, cafés, and bars. For a unique experience, you can enjoy a seafood buffet at Sky Feast while soaking in the revolving city views. Because it is highly popular among travelers, it is strongly recommended to book your table online in advance.

Reviews of Sydney Tower Eye
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282 reviews
4/5
My cousin came here for her honeymoon and we visited together. The view was absolutely stunning, and her family loved it too. Even when her husband lost his phone, the staff were so helpful in finding it for him. We’re very grateful for their kindness and excellent service!😊
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4/5
Amazing place and view, There is a Cafe at the tower where you can buy drinks while enjoying the view.
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5/5
It was pretty good. I bought the itinerary for the next day at the last minute, and it was cheaper (by a lot) than other Klook or KKday tours. The tour guide and driver was from mainland China. After purchasing the tour, you could message customer service and wait for their reply. Then you could join the group's WeChat group, where the administrator would send you the itinerary for the next day, meeting time, location, etc. Trip.com listed the departure time as 8:00 AM, but the WeChat group notification said 8:20 AM. I think this time is friendly to night owls; I haven't seen any later times yet. We waited at the Darling Harbour Hotel entrance at around 8:00 AM that morning, and the bus arrived at about 8:15 AM. The mainland Chinese tour guide and driver introduced the scenic spots along the way, and I felt he was working very hard, doing so many things 🤣. There was also a Japanese person in our group, and the tour guide even spoke Japanese again for him. Our first stop was the Three Sisters Rocks. After a brief explanation from the tour guide, we were given about 50 minutes of free time. We could walk the trails or go back to the bus to rest. The same applied to the cable car ride; the guide dropped us off at the entrance, gave us a short explanation, and then drove to the end of the cable car line to wait for us. Overall, I think this tour offered great value for money and a lot of freedom, even better than other tours costing four or five thousand yuan.
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4/5
The opera house is a bit low, so I can't see it properly. In the middle of summer, they should extend their opening hours a bit so I can see the sunset.
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5/5
Well worth the fee, fantastic views and about the only way to appreciate Sydney with all its bays and features without taking a helicopter.
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Royal Botanic Gardens

Located just east of Circular Quay, the Royal Botanic Gardens is an unmissable spot for visitors of all ages. Easily accessible by foot from behind the Sydney Opera House, its vast green lawns make it the perfect place for a picnic. On a clear day, sitting under the trees to enjoy the breeze and sun is incredibly relaxing. It is also a premier photo spot where you can capture both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House in a single frame.

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I went in mid-November during the autumn foliage season, so it wasn't the peak of the flowers, but it was great to be able to see so many plants and flowers from all over the world. I'd like to come back in the spring. Also, since it's such a vast area, it might be a good idea to narrow down what you want to see beforehand. I recommend the Princess of Wales Conservatory and the Alpine alpine plants! There were lots of explanations, so it's a good way to learn more about flowers.
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5/5
It's so big that if you want to see all the important parts, you have to go first thing in the morning. Even then, you might not be able to see everything. It's a luxurious and wonderful time to relax in your favorite area. The Winter Palace glasshouse built in the Victorian era is worth a visit. The collection and architecture show the national power of Britain at that time.
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5/5
Kew Garden is really big and beautiful. The facilities are well designed for tourists. There are enough chairs and tables for people to rest when they are tired.
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5/5
Pleasant tour, the area is large, you can prepare lunch and go
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5/5
One day is not enough!!!
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Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair

Just a few minutes' walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens is Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, a historic bench hand-carved directly into a sandstone rock ledge. Created in the 1800s for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of the Major-General of New South Wales, it was hand-chiseled by convicts in 1810. Today, "The Chair" is a popular tourist site not only for its historical significance but also for offering one of the most picturesque, postcard-perfect views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

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Hand carved piece of sandstone in the Domain but what's notable is the area surrounding it which has beautiful views of Sydney harbor and is a great place to enjoy the sunset.
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5/5
We walked all the way to Mrs. Macaulay's Chair. The scenery along the way was beautiful and our trip was also very relaxing. We spread a mat near the Mrs. Macaulay Chair to take a rest, read a book, enjoy the sea breeze, and appreciate the two major landmarks of Sydney - the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was really a pleasant experience. I recommend this trip.
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FAQs about Sydney Opera House

  • Is it worth going inside the Sydney Opera House?

    It's a must-do that combines stunning views, rich history. We bought our tickets just inside the Opera House. The process was smooth, and the staff was friendly. Our guide was fantastic--passionate and articulate--clearly conveying the rich history and fascinating stories behind this iconic landmark.

  • Is Darling Harbour close to Sydney Opera House?

    The distance between Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbour is 2 km. How do I travel from Sydney Opera House to Darling Harbour without a car? The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Darling Harbour without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs $3 - $7.

  • Can you just walk into the Sydney Opera House?

    Yes, you can walk around the Sydney Opera House for free, even going up the grand steps to the concourse for great views, but to truly walk inside and explore the theatres, foyers (beyond the basic lobby), and backstage, you need a paid guided tour or a ticket to a show or performance. You can access public areas like cafes and restaurants without a ticket for a drink or meal, but access is restricted without a booking or tour.
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