Editorial

THE ESSENTIAL TOUR - 50 years ago a young Danish architect, dreaming of Bennelong Point, designed a masterpiece which pushed the boundaries of creativity and science and put Sydney on the map forever.

See inside the world's most recognisable sails. Experience this miracle of architecture and engineering. A work of art that came into existence against impossible odds to become one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world.

Working with a new enriching, interactive audio-visual component, where images are projected onto the fabric of the building our guides will take you on an emotional journey, engrossing you in a story to rival any opera plot with its dramatic twists and turns.

You'll visit at least one of our venues where we live performance every day. Some 1,500 performances, in every genre you can imagine, are staged each year to audiences of around 1.5 million.

Duration: 1 hour

Backstage Tour

This intimate tour grants you exclusive access to areas normally reserved for the stars and their crew. You will visit the backstage areas of one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world as it prepares for the upcoming performances.

Stand on the Concert Hall stage where some of the world's performing legends, such as Dame Joan
Sutherland, Michael Buble, Pavarotti and Australian Idols, have stood. Take up the conductor's baton in the Opera Theatre orchestra pit. Peek inside the stars' dressing rooms. And hear about the secrets and real-life dramas that go on behind the curtain.

Includes a full breakfast in the Green Room - private domain of our performers and staff.
Bookings are essential: Ph 9250 7250 Email: tourism@sydneyoperahouse.com
Duration: 2 hours
Times: Operates daily (6.45am arrival for) 7.00am start
Departure: Stage Door
The Green Room is not open on Sundays or Public Holidays. A continental breakfast will be served at an alternative venue.

High Tea

The combination of opera recital, fine cuisine and the ambience of a World Heritage listed building has created a High Tea experience worthy of a standing ovation.

Under the world's most famous sails, there is an elegant dining room boasting spectacular views of
Sydney's skyline, sparkling harbour and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Australia's celebrated chef, Guillaume Brahimi, has created a sophisticated High Tea in quintessential Sydney style. You will be welcomed with a glass of fine Australian sparkling wine, then presented with an assortment of beautiful teas, exquisite savouries, pastries and petit fours.

The crescendo of this perfect Sydney afternoon is an intimate and private recital by an acclaimed opera singer that will leave you entranced.

Bookings are essential: Ph 9250 7250 Email tourism@sydneyoperahouse.com
Duration: 2 hours
Times: For a calendar of currently available High Tea dates, please visit sydneyoperahouse.com