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Sydney Opera House

Royal Exchange | GPO Box R239, Sydney, New South Wales 1225, Australia
61 2 9250 7111
As featured in 3 days in Sydney
Ranked #6 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 1092 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Operas, Theatres, Architectural Buildings, Ballets
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Fee: Yes
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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Okinawa-shi, Okinawa, Japan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The post cards and pictures do the Opera House no justice. This is a must see in person while in Sydney. You are allowed to go in, around and there are plenty of photo ops from around the harbour.

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Criciuma, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I have seen it from many different angles. But It is even more impressive from a close look. The giant concrete armor in a lovely harmonious way integrated to Sydney Bay scenery. It was sunrise and I totally agree with one say from an architect stamped in an interior wall: Sun light did not know how beautiful it was until... More

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viña delmar, chile
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

great night at the Opera, you a good seat in any place a must so see

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Sydney, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Anytime you go there the Opera House has things to offer. So much to see and some great shows on. If you only want to go and enjoy the sunshine this is the place.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Do the tour you will not be disappointed it is a marvellous piece of architecture, allow 2 hours here and enjoy lunch in the restaurant with a great view of e harbor.

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Vinterbro, Norway
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108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I have had a dream to come to Sydney and see the Opera House, and last December it came true! We walked from our hotel in Woollomooloo, to Lady Macquarie's Chair, where we got the first glimpse of it with Harbour Bridge in the background. A fantastic sight worth a lot of photos :-) The Opera House... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Incredible building which has been well cared for. The surrounding area has plenty to see and do but the prices are not cheap, although having a drink outside the Opera House overlooking the water is well worth it.

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London, England, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The tour was very good value, giving you a chance to have a look around some of the main theatre spaces that you otherwise wouldn't see without a ticket to a show. Our guide was knowledgeable and very enthusiastic.

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Sarina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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Surprised there are no longer restaurants or coffee lounges here.

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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This place is definitely a 5 if you just take account of its truly iconic status as a Sydney landmark. It, perhaps twinned with the bridge (which always reminds me of the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle, done with much less fuss), is the image that people around the globe associate with Sydney - even with Australia. On first sight, it... More

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