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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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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Peterlj3128tz
May 7, 2024
Insight into the Genius and Challenges of Building Iconic Structure - The tour includes both the outside and interior, from both an architectural and engineering focus. Some of the information is technical, for those who understand building construction. The views and close-ups of the concrete and tilework are excellent. Visits to the restaurant and main concert hall were included.
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24shannon24
Mar 4, 2024
Trip highlight - So interesting! My bf was keen to go and I was happy to tag along but this turned out to be the trip highlight. A beautiful venue and a compelling story well delivered by our guide, Immy.
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Larry_p
Feb 17, 2024
Absolutely Incredible experience!! - Our expert tour guide made this the best tour of our vacation!!! As a retired architect himself, who worked during his career with the architect that completed the final phase of the Sydney Opera House, our tour guide brought the architecture to life with incredible detail and fascinating stories. Highly recommended!!!
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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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