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Find out more about the way the Sydney Opera House was built
Full description
This informative tour will teach you all about the history of the Sydney Opera House, and how a Danish man's sculpture on Sydney Harbour changed the course of twentieth-century architecture. To quote legendary architect Frank Gehry: *“(it) changed the image of an entire country.”*
Enjoy a 75 minute-long architectural experience and hear how visionaries, architects, engineers, artists, idealists, and pragmatists worked together in order to create this cutting-edge masterpiece, a true triumph of architecture and engineering.
Additional information
* This walking tour walks approximately 2.5km and climbs and descends 300 stairs
* All bookings require a scheduled departure. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the selected schedule departure.
Inclusions
* 75-minute guided architectural tour of the Sydney Opera House
Other data of interest
* Bags larger than A4 size will need to be cloaked. You will be asked to leave large bags on the coach otherwise, please refrain from bringing bags to the Sydney Opera House
* Guests should expect to be on their feet for the full length of the experience as it is a walking tour
Other data of interest
* This tour has 300+ stairs (low impact), flat comfortable shoes are recommended.
* Accessibility or mobility needs must be advised and pre-booked in advance. Guests who have not advised their accessibility needs before the tour will not be able to join the Walking Tour.
* Guests unable to participate on the day are welcome to: Wait comfortably in our air-conditioned lounge with direct lift access, or enjoy the surrounding precinct, including cafés such as Opera Bar or House Canteen, or browse the souvenir shops.
* The tour operator has a dedicated Mobility Access Tour which is specifically designed to support the accessibility needs of our guests. For bookings please contact the supplier directly.
Important
* Your booking is being processed, your final confirmation will be provided with a check-in Reference Number by Sydney Opera House team within 24 hours after purchase. Please refer to this final confirmation
* Use this Reference Number to check in at the welcome center to join your tour
* Guests under 16 and not fully vaccinated must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult from the same household
Meeting point
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point