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Sydney Opera House

Royal Exchange | GPO Box R239, Sydney, New South Wales 1225, Australia (City Centre)
61 2 9250 7111
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Ranked #7 of 261 attractions in Sydney
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Operas, Theatres, Architectural Buildings, Ballets
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Follow our friendly guide on an incredible tour of Sydney Opera House -exploring the World Heritage-listed masterpiece home to 1000 rooms, 300... more » Owner description: Follow our friendly guide on an incredible tour of Sydney Opera House -exploring the World Heritage-listed masterpiece home to 1000 rooms, 300 corridors and hundreds of tales and secrets. Step inside the inspired venues where more than 1600 performances come to life each year and walk in the footsteps of stars like John Cleese, Pavarotti and The Cure. With audio visual aids you will be taken back in time to when the first concrete ribs were laid down at Bennelong Point and learn how Danish architect Jorn Utzon’s ambitious vision for a world class performing arts came into existence. You can’t experience Sydney Opera House without taking this tour!Tours run daily from 9am - 5pm. Available in English. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French and German tours are also available. « less
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Woking, Surrey,UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The inside - whether you go to an opera or not - is worth coming to. Enjoying a glass of chilled Australian wine with the Harbour bridge in the background at sunset is something else! ..but if you do ..be prepared to pay a 2nd mortgage for the privelidge! (A soda water to accompany the wine, was - I kid... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Saw 2 shows at the opera house during the vivid festival in May, a fresh walk from our hotel across the harbour at the rocks and the breeze was up off the water, so flat shoes and good jacket recommended, great views, wonderful light show on the opera building, signage not good though.

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Dusseldorf, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

During our visit to Sydney we spent all day at the opera house as it was very beautiful and carries such great story behind it. A must see in person, better in real life. Too bad we never went inside. Next Time!

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Saw 2 shows in the Opera House, amazing interior and sound. Saw the Australian ballet and The Sydney orchestra. Amazing spot right by the Sydney Harbour bridge.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Just love it. From performances for audiences of 9 months to 99 years. Great location, and great entertainment, or just soak up the atmosphere. It's well worth a visit, and the surrounding walks to gardens and art galleries makes you realise what a good start or end point it is.

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Montreal, Canada
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

It's an amazing architectural structure and great for picture-taking. It's just a short walk from Circular Quay - nice and breezy with lots of restaurants and shops around. Great place to sit and admire the scenery.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I took a tour of the Opera house but was very disappointed very much concrete jungle with large area of concrete steps. Plus the acoustic in the theater was very poor could not hear the players in Yes Prime Minister so miss many of the funny lines With such a wonderful sight from the outside it was very disappointing

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Princeton Junction, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Could not stop photographing this unbelievable structure. Since it is on a point overlooking circular quay, all sides show...and show beautifully. The story behind the building is amazing

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Burnley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Fabulous tour. Very informative and amazed at the history and interior of the building as well as the exterior. It's a must on your list.

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Georgetown, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We took lots of picture of the Sydney Opera House from the ferry rides and cruise, but nothing can beat being inside it and experiencing it for yourself.

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