Sydney Opera House Guided Backstage Tour

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  • Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Sydney, Australia
  • Product code: 2482SOH2
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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.


Inclusions

  • Behind the scenes tour - with a professional guide
  • Breakfast - Barista Coffee or Tea, Juice, Choice of granola, tapioca pudding, croissant on arrival, followed by choice of Smashed avo on toast, Croissant croque monsieur, or eggs benedict
  • Entry/Admission - Sydney Opera House

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Departure time

07:00 AM

Duration

3 hours(approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

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 : 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


Posted By : David G
Well worth getting up early for this tour. Nicholas was an excellent guide being knowledgeable with good, clear elocution
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Posted On : 2024-01-07


Posted By : 243grahamer
The 6:50 am start of these tours was a bit daunting while on holidays, but we were up and ready to go. We were met by Sueanne our guide. Her upbeat personality, and enthusiasm made the tour that much better. I realized the reason why it starts so early is that you get to access so many areas that during the day are simply going to be too busy. The history, and story of the opera house is explained so well, and the included breakfast in the Green room was way above what we had expected. It was delicious. Space is limited, and we booked way in advance but it truly was a great experience.
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Posted On : 2023-12-18


Posted By : sallylX2709VV
The backstage tour was a lot of fun. You really got to see and hear about a lot of the parts of the opera house and its many performance venues from a different perspective.
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Posted On : 2023-12-11