Sydney Opera House Architectural Tour: Discover the Story Behind Utzon’s Masterpiece

Uncover the captivating story behind the iconic Sydney Opera House with our Architectural Tour. Join our expert guides for an immersive journey through the vision and creation of Utzon’s masterpiece.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sydney Opera House - Join us on this historical tour where you’ll learn how in the mid-1950s, Australia and a man from Denmark, Jørn Utzon, created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of twentieth-century architecture. To quote US architect Frank Gehry, “(it) changed the image of an entire country.”
    Hear how visionaries,…
What's Included
  • Expert-led exploration
  • Local insights and history
  • Customizable itinerary
  • Comfortable transportation
  • Included meals and refreshments
  • Special access to landmarks
  • Photography opportunities
  • Small group for personalized experience
  • Souvenir included
  • 24/7 customer support
Additional Information

The Sydney Opera House has introduced its inaugural Architectural Tour, unveiling the narrative of Utzon’s magnum opus’s inception.
You will learn how a collective of visionaries, dreamers, architects, engineers, realists, and artists creatively constructed this architectural and engineering marvel under the guidance of our most seasoned and insightful…

Location
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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405minat
Dec 16, 2024
A great place - Visiting the Sydney Opera House was amazing! The architecture is iconic and even more impressive in person. I took a tour and learned so much about its history and design. The views of the harbor were stunning, especially at sunset. Definitely a bucket list experience!
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Randall_m
Dec 10, 2024
Just outstanding tour…highly recommend - Gaston’s informative tour. Tour guide was excellent…good hearing or sound amplification for each guest.
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Mario_n
Dec 8, 2024
Very worthwhile - For those that like architecture, even not not being an architect, it is an unforgetable experience. Besides the dramatic story of the political scene one gets several technical details. Don't miss it.
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Johnfslade
Oct 12, 2024
Architecturally Magnificent - The building itself everyone recognises - a remarkable piece of architecture. The idea of the tour using headsets so the volume can be kept to a minimum is a great idea and didn't detract from the tour. Nick was our tour guide and he was knowledgeable and enthusiastic without being over the top. We got to hear a schools orchestra rehearsing in the main auditorium and they sounded amazing and the sound of the place was beautiful. Would love to see a concert in here one day as it must be amazing. Well worth the price.
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Casimiera_b
Sep 8, 2024
Loved it’ - Absolutely loved it! I found the history behind the building process very interesting and I was able to take some amazing photos! My tour guide Peter was very informative and made the experience very pleasant!
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Kattyc899
Aug 9, 2024
Truly unforgettable - Iconic architecture, breathtaking views makes it must visit destination in Australia. Truly unforgettable.
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Bryantc6219lh
Jun 28, 2024
The building is a marvel, the tour is marvellous. - The building is an engineering and architectural marvel and Peter was the ideal person to lead us around it. His knowledge, based on his own background in architecture and his personal contact with some of the important people involved in the design and construction process, gives him an almost unique perspective on the personalities, design philosophy, and history that lie behind the creation of this iconic building. If you're visiting Sydney, this is a "must do".
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Kevin_f
May 26, 2024
Was an absolutely... - Was an absolutely brilliant tour. The guide was great. Found out lots about the Opera house. Group size was a little big though.
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Lakewoodjoan
May 13, 2024
Wow! - My expectations were really really high and both the architectural tour and the concert (Ngaiire) both exceeded those arleady-high expectation.
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Di_h
Sep 25, 2024
Very well worth the tour - It was a very detailed architecture tour, but didn’t allow us stop to asking questions, overall it was a very interesting and learned a lot about the opera house.
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