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Welcome to the Sydney Opera House

Ticket Info and Guided Tours

Visitors can enjoy the Sydney Opera House foyer for free, but for a more insightful visit, you'll need to book a tour.

There are several different ways to experience the Sydney Opera House, and multiple tours are avail­able including back-stage passes and walking tours.

Opening Hours and the Best Time to Visit

The Sydney Opera House is open year-round with the following opening hours£º

¡ñ Monday—Saturday £º 9am—8 £º 30pm

¡ñSunday£º 9am—5pm

As for the best time of day, it's recommended to book the earliest Sydney Opera House tour of the day to beat the crowds. To enjoy sunny weather with fewer crowds, try visiting in the shoulder season £¨October, November, February, or March £©

Points of Interest

¡ñThe Steps

Before entering the Opera House, take a picture of the building from the steps outside.

¡ñThe Sails

Step beneath the sails on a guided tour and enjoy harbor front views.

¡ñThe Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is the largest venue with seats for more than 2000 people. It features contemporary live music shows and highly -regarded orchestral £¨¹ÜÏÒÀֵģ©performances. It is also here that you will find the world's largest mechanical tracker-action pipe organ.

¡ñ Opera Bar

After your tour, head to the Opera Bar for a bite to eat or drink in the sun.

¡ñ Badu Gili

Badu Gili, which is ‘water light'  in the language of the Gadigal people-takes place most evenings after sunset at 9pm, 9£º30pm, and 10pm. The seven-minute display is free to view.

21. How much will a guided walking tour for two adults cost?

A. $ 64.            B. $ 84.            C. $ 128,            D. $ 168.

22. Which of the following is the best time to visit the Opera House?

A.9£º30 am, a Monday in February.       B. 10£º00 am, a Sunday in December.

C. 5£º00 pm, a Friday in September.     D. 6£º00 pm, a Saturday in March.

23. What is Badu Gili?

A. A local language. B. A pipe organ. C. A light show.       D. A dinning area.