Visit: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia
Arrive at Stage Door for this backstage experience, and join an intimate tour group to begin your exploration. Experience first-hand what it’s like to walk through Stage Door where thousands of actors, performers and famous names have walked before. Get ready to explore places usually off limits to the general public to find out how the magic of theatre happens.
Relish the opportunity to get a glimpse into the demanding, passionate, dramatic (and sometimes scandalous) world of our performers – as our guides recount the stories and insider secrets of what really happens behind the curtain.
From pulleys to props, sequins to sound-checks, we take you through nooks and crannies not known to the public. Discover what makes the Sydney Opera House both a world-renown icon and a world-class performance venue. Complete the experience with a delicious breakfast in the Green Room - the exclusive domain of our crew and performers.
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Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
07:00 AM
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum age to participate is 10 years old
Please note: There are over 300 stairs on this tour, a moderate level of physical fitness is required to participate on the tour
Due to safety requirements - fully covered enclosed rubber soled shoes must be worn for the duration of the tour
Please meet your tour guide at the Sydney Opera House Stage Door at 6:45am - your tour will commence at 7:00am sharply
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 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Sarah P
An excellent behind the scenes view into the iconic Syndey Opera House. A wonderful experience learning about the history and work that goes into the Opera House. Bella was an excellent and enthusiastic guide.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : Nadya_K
Alan was awesome and explained well all the bits of the opera house, allowing us time to enjoy, take pictures and soak in the views.
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Posted On : 2024-04-12
Posted By : jw6969
I’d been dreaming of visiting the Royal Opera House since I was a little boy - so, maybe 50 years! We chose to do the backstage tour as there wasn’t anything on that we fancied watching. An early start is required to get to the Opera House for 6.45am! I forget our tour guides name but she was great. We got to see an amazing amount of ‘behind the scenes’ areas - several stages, musicians pit, green room, scenery areas and so on. Slight disappointment in not seeing inside the big stars changing rooms..and it all ended up with a very decent breakfast in the Green Room with all of us chatting until we were kicked out. Top tour! I think it was $175 a head which I thought was ok.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : Ruth S
Linda, our guide, was so passionate and knowledgeable about Sydney Opera House it was impossible not to enjoy the backstage tour. We viewed lots of spaces and were given so much information about how all the venues within the opera house building work. So many steps to climb! Breakfast at the end was a feast. Fabulous on all counts. 🤣🤣🤣
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
Posted By : Soo1993
Early start at 6.45am. Met guide ( lovely lady but sorry can't remember her name) at stage door. Very pleasant and welcoming . Set off in a small group to visit various theatres, back stage rooms and other areas not normally in public domain. Guide was very informative, cheerful and had that knack of making everyone feel involved. After tour had breakfast in the Green Room ( where actors/ actresses and directors etc normally congregate Very enjoyable . (Massive almond croissants.). Had opportunity to direct from the pit 👍and tinkle on a Steinway if you wanted. The tour is quite expensive but we'll worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
Posted By : Alanna_L
This small group tour was in-depth and adventurous! it was really cool to stand above, below, behind and ON the Joan Sutherland stage and the Concert Hall stage. After the tour, we enjoyed a lovely lunch in the cafe (included) and then proceeded to the Box Office where we had the opportunity to purchase symphony tickets for later the same morning. For us, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to then sit in the audience knowing that just minutes before the concert, we stood on that very stage.
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Posted On : 2024-03-12
Posted By : Locococomama
This was a wonderful tour of the Opera House and really should be a must see in Sydney. While I could have done without the wokeness of some of it, the history was great and seeing parts that you could not otherwise see unless at a performance was amazing. Great views of the Harbor Bridge too!
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Posted On : 2024-02-05
Posted By : Samuel_K
The tour took us thru the opera house from a view behind the scenes. We saw the areas used to assemble and move the sets, that includes some large and unique elevators. We also stood on the stages of the two largest venues therein. The tour included a visit to the uniques orchestra pit, above the scenery, and in a dressing room. The guide was very knowledgeable about the events, the opera house, and its history and operation. We were provided a huge breakfast at the end of the tour, in the green room where the performers and staff take their breaks. Overall - an outstanding tour of a national landmark.
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Posted On : 2024-01-29
Posted By : Jodi_T
This intimate tour behind the scenes at the Sydney opera house was well worth the price! We toured every major venue and stood on the stage of the Joan Sutherland theater. Or guide, Bella, shared so much information about the opera house. The breakfast far surpassed our expectations. Seeing the SOH from this perspective was a rare treat. Can’t wait to see the performance of The Magic Flute on opening night.
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Posted On : 2024-01-20
Posted By : Elizabeth_E
Our tour was wonderful! Bruce was extremely knowledgeable and very funny. Our group represented many countries, and Bruce made it easy to chat and enjoy the tour together. Breakfast was great!
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Posted On : 2024-01-13
