Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognisable and iconic buildings in Australia. This striking structure is renowned worldwide for its unique sail-like design and stunning location, overlooking Sydney Harbour. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened in 1973. It has since become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The venue hosts over 1,500 performances a year, from ballet and opera to symphony concerts and contemporary music events. Guided tours of Sydney Opera House offer visitors a behind-the-scenes look at this amazing structure and learn about its history, architecture and performance spaces, with guides sharing interesting facts and stories along the way.
Sydney Opera House has significant cultural importance to the local Aboriginal people. It sits on Bennelong Point, a site known as ‘Tubowgule’ to the traditional Gadigal people.
The iconic building we see today is the result of an international design competition in 1957. Danish architect Jørn Utzon won from 233 submissions and became the chief architect.
The construction of the Sydney Opera House was originally planned to take four years and cost $7 million. The budget and timeframe both blew out famously. The project began in 1959 and took 14 years to complete at a final cost of a whopping $102 million.
One of the unique features of the Sydney Opera House is its sail-like roof. The 1,056,006 tiles were made by the Swedish company Höganäs and are remarkably self-cleaning! Another innovation is the building’s sustainable heating and cooling system, which uses seawater pumped directly from the Sydney Harbour.
Choose from several tours and learn more about this fascinating landmark. The Architectural Tour focuses on Jørn Utzon's vision and highlights the building’s unique design challenges. The Sydney Opera House Tour takes a look at the history, architecture, and performance spaces, while the Backstage Tour offers a deeper insight into areas that are usually off-limits to visitors, such as rehearsal spaces and dressing rooms.
Another way to see the Sydney Opera House is from the water. Captain Cook Cruises is one of the most popular cruise operators in Sydney, with luxury cruises to catch the action of events such as Vivid Sydney, where the city transforms into one spectacular light show. Guests have the chance to be right among the action for the start of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day or relax on the harbour while sharing the excitement of the Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular.
The Sydney Opera House is situated at Bennelong Point, Sydney, on the edge of Sydney Harbour.
Visitors can enjoy public areas such as restaurants, shops and foyers. The performance halls can only be accessed during ticketed shows or by booking a guided tour.
Tours through the Opera House include the Sydney Opera House Tour, Backstage Tour, Architectural Tour, as well as family tours and Multilingual Audio Tours.
Yes! The Opera House offers visitors several dining options, including Bennelong Restaurant and Opera Bar, as well as many casual cafes located outside with stunning harbour views.
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