Sydney Opera House Guided Tour in Mandarin
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Sydney Opera House's architectural marvels
- Learn about the history and cultural significance of the venue
- Access areas not typically open to the public
- Enjoy insights from a knowledgeable Mandarin-speaking guide
- Capture stunning photos of the harbor and city skyline
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Sydney Opera House
- Mandarin-speaking tour guide
- Access to iconic performance halls
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Experience this 1 hour guided tour of the Sydney Opera House with a Mandarin speaking tour guide who will take you behind the scenes of one of the world’s most iconic performance venues, where more than 1,500 concerts, plays, musicals and ballets are staged every year. Explore it with an insider guide, who shares stories and fun facts about the opera house’s history, performances and architecture throughout your 1-hour tour. Walk through the elegant foyers, visit one of the largest pillar-free chambers in the world, sit down in a custom-made white birch chair and look up at the vaulted ceiling. Check out areas that are off-limits to the general public, learn about the distinctive exterior and design made up of ‘shell’ tiles, and hear about opera house’s Danish architect, including his inspiration and building challenges.
Meeting point
Start Location
Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW, Australia
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in Mandarin; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Photography is permitted in most areas; however, some restrictions may apply.
- The tour may not be wheelchair accessible; please contact the provider for specific accessibility information.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and stairs.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and harbor views.
- Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Please note the guided tour contains approx. 300 stairs - Low Impact.
- Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
- Tour + Main Meal & Drink: Redeem your ticket stub at either Opera Bar or House Canteen between 11.30am - 6pm on the day of your tour to enjoy a main meal and a beverage from a selection.
- Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
- Please arrive at the Welcome Centre 15 minutes prior to your tour time to adhere to check in and cloaking procedures. If you are more than 5 minutes late from the start time of your tour, your tour will be forfeited
- Tour is provided in Mandarin. You must be fluent in the language to undertake the tour for safety requirements.
Traveler reviews
Easy and worth it
The guide is very professional and speak very clearly. Educate me the history of the house and inside structure etc.
Best tour ever
Lots of steps but spaced out for ease! Sheila is the best tour guide !!!! Go on this tour! !!! This review process is bad though
Request sent
Hi, I flew from Brisbane to Sydney to meet up with good friends from Phils. They are here only until Saturday, 30th. I booked for the opera house tour in Mandarin as it was the only available. When we got there we were told that if we do not speak Mandarin, we cannot do the tour. They were doing a refund for me when they found out that I booked w Viator. They told me to contact Viator and ask for refund. I am flying back to Brissy now. I wanted to ask if I could book for the tour for my two friends who are still in Sydney using my payment. Is there a tour available in English for tomorrow?… Even if it’s a tour w dining, I am happy to make additional payments. Thank you and I look forward to your favourable reply. My mobile number is 0406078350. Thank you.
Informative and engaging tour
Our tour guide Daphne was excellent, explaining the history of opera house in details. She made it interesting and entertaining by sliding in some jokes here and there. Impressive and def well worth the ticket.
Good information from the tour
Good tour experience. We were able to join the afternoon tour after we were late for the initially booked morning tour. Quite reasonable price and good information.