My wife and I took a tour of the Opera House and then we saw a musical called Six. We enjoyed both the tour and the show. We ate lunch at a sidewalk cafe. It was a very satisfying way to spend a day in Sydney.
Took a tour of the Opera House. Was worth every penny. Truly an amazing piece of art.
As a Brit- this is such an exciting place to see for the first time. Good views, good bar and restaurant also by the water
If one wants to experience the lights and their beauty. Then would recommend this place and is like a festive for eyes !!
Obviously one of the best places to be visited!!!
Just an amazing building, it was special just to see it and be there with Cathy Peach. I bought one of the limited edition watches. So I'll always have a small piece of the Opera house with me.
Loved the opera we saw
Amazing building learnt the sad history of the architects
One of the best places I have ever been to. I would love to visit this gorgeous building again
Parking on Sun is $15 exit before 5pm. Cencert we went to was a great intro to classical for our children. Tour of the opera house is a must for age 5 and up.
Iconic Australian landmark. Definitely recommend a visit and a walk through the gardens nearby. Easy to get to by taxi. Short walk to the harbour bridge.
It looks very beautiful during day time, but has mesmerising beauty during night. It s worth taking stroll to look from inside.
Guided tours through the theatres and back of house are certainly worth it
One of the icons of the world.
It's a long walk from Circular Quay but well worth the trip.
To get out of the sun, grab an ice cold drink from the one of the basement restaurants.
Best time to go is early morning or sunset as it will be cool with an amazing view.
Symbolizes Sydney. A must visit place if you are visiting Sydney.
The Sydney Opera House is as about as iconic as anything else in Sydney. For a tourist it is definitely worth a visit and a few photos but can be very busy and overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get the best views and avoid the crowds. 1) Hop on a ferry! There are cheap ferry options you can access right next door and get some very beautiful views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water. 2) Walk the Harbour Bridge. It is free to walk across the bridge (not over the top) and you can see some very beautiful views of the Opera House from here. 3) Go to The Rocks. Right around the corner from Circular Quay is The Rocks. From here you can get some great photos and views of this amazing building.
Finally, a couple of last minute tips. Try out the Hot Chips chicken salt from the fish stand near the ferries. They are cheap and good. Watch out for pick-pocketers. Remember there are many other amazing things to do in Sydney so feel free to explore deep into the city!
Join the tour and hope you get a decent guide. Learn the history and get a greater appreciation of the architecture of the building.
If you are lucky, you may be able to witness a live rehearsal during the tour.
After that enjoy a live opera and a light show that projects into the opera house side.
Always visits whenever we can. Marvelous architecture. The harbor got many bars. The performance was great. Taking photos is not that easy. Night view is spectacular. Stunning water front view.
Nothing else carves up the horizon as beautifully as the sleek blades of the Opera House.
Regardless of the time of day or night, it always looks magnificent as the crown of Sydney and Sydney Harbour. So many vantage points that I just can't get enough
There isn't anything I could add that hasn't already been said about the Sydney Opera House. This is obviously a symbol of Sydney and brings in locals and tourists alike daily to take in the views and offerings.
There is a nice bar/grill located on the premises, and if memory serves me correct there are also tours of the facility when productions/events aren't occurring.
Whilst I haven't attended a play or concert here, I have heard the acoustics are breath-taking and that there is not a bad seat in the house.
It also goes without saying that NYE is a big deal here, with thousands of revellers coming to welcome the world to a new year.
Great place and great bar to go with it. 10/10 from me!
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre at Sydney Harbour in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinct ivie buildings.It's Construction started in 1 March 1959 & Completed 1973 and Opened in 20 October 1973.
The tour there is so amazing!!!!!!! When you go on a tour at the Sydney opera house you will see and learn so much. You might be able to see and learn about all of the theatres. The sails are so big that when it was being built they didn't know how to make them!!!!!!!
Simply one of the most mesmerizing buildings I ve ever seen. I was totally astonished at how amazing it actually is in person. Didn t expect that at all. So grateful.
From the outside, this place is iconic but from the inside, even more so. We did a tour of the inside and although pricey, definitely worth it especially for those interested in history, musical theatre and performances. The work and detail that went into the place is second to none and something that architects can't possibly replicate even to this day. If you have bit of spare time in Sydney I'd definitely recommend!
An iconic piece of Architecture. It defines Australia and Sydney.
The Opera House is more beautiful in person than in pictures. It is a must see when in Sydney, and stop down below for a drink. The food and beverage are a little pricey, but not as expensive as I had expected for being at a destination and sight seeing spot. I also reccomend to go inside and give a quick look around, as the architecture is fun and unique.
Looks good like a Lotus/Waratah flower and a nice tourist attraction. Good architecture but not very engaging unless you book an opera. Looks best during festivals like vivid Sydney, lunar new year, etc
One of the most beautiful and must visit sites of Sydney. Who would believe you ve been here if you don t have pics from the Opera House to prove it?!
While you re there, have a long lazy lunch at Opera Bar. Needles to say there are plenty of pic opportunities
Majestic! Beautiful! Fun! Amazing architecture! You can t come to Sydney and not come to see and enjoy all that the opera house has to offer.
Amazing and one of the most famous places in the world. I am happy that I had the chance to see it in my life. I can recommend to watch it when you are close to it.
Just stunning. Go during the day, at night time. And try to enjoy a show inside. I would like to do it next time if I have the chance
Iconic Sydney location, it was amazing to be here in person to take in the beautiful Opera house and views of Sydney.
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre at Sydney Harbour in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.
The building and its surrounds occupy the whole of Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour, between Sydney Cove and Farm Cove, adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, and close by the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The building comprises multiple performance venues, which together host well over 1,500 performances annually, attended by more than 1.2 million people. Performances are presented by numerous performing artists, including three resident companies: Opera Australia, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. As one of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia, the site is visited by more than eight million people annually, and approximately 350,000 visitors take a guided tour of the building each year. The building is managed by the Sydney Opera House Trust, an agency of the New South Wales State Government.
On 28 June 2007, the Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, having been listed on the (now defunct) Register of the National Estate since 1980, the National Trust of Australia register since 1983, the City of Sydney Heritage Inventory since 2000, the New South Wales State Heritage Register since 2003, and the Australian National Heritage List since 2005. Furthermore, the Opera House was a finalist in the New7Wonders of the World campaign list.
If you are seeing anything inside the Opera House or Concert Hall venues be prepared to climb many stairs. There are lifts but not many so allow extra queuing time if you need to use those.
Beautiful (if not different) looking opera house.
It was originally estimated to cost about $7 million but actually cost over $100 million and construction took 14 years instead of the 4 years estimated.
Every year (this is rather new though) the city does a "City of Light" (Vibid) and different images and patterns are projected on the buildings in the city and the opera house. It's pretty awesome to see. When I find the pictures I will post them.
The place is super cool and crowded. It s a walkable distance from circular quay metro stop. You will get cheaper entry tickets from the tourist guide centers which are in the circular quay down floor. It s a must visit place when you go Sydney.
I recommend going to the light and music show they have every night ( at sunset and at 9pm). You can watch it from the stairs. It last 7 minutes.
And during the day, it s amazing to look from any angle.
It was way much better than I had seen on magazines and the websites. The weather is a factor for sure and I was so lucky! The view from the cruise was something I will never forget. Coming back to see the night view is added on my bucket list!
A must see for photography enthusiast like me ;)
love taking shots of this city!
It's actually more beautiful than it looks in pictures, went in for the filled tour, and even my 4 year old was enchanted
The Opera House is an icon of Australia. It's if an easy walk from Circular Quay. Free to walk around, great views around the Harbour and of the Harbour Bridge.
Had a great time. Nice scenery and a great place to visit.
An icon with its unique architecture design sets this magnificent theatre into a historical landmark in Sydney. Though I only managed to glimpse this promontory prominence from a distance but the satisfaction I get from being able to be here drove me to the edge of my contenment. As a young man, I always dreamed of one day visiting Down Under and to pay homage to this icon, the Opera House so you see coming here sort of fulfilled my childhood dream and close the chapter of my obsession with this unique masterpiece. The weather was kind to me and the sky, oh..... blue sky and everything nice. I will never forget how wonderful to finally make the trip coming over here. The very short time I have was spend with great enthusiasm watching with my eyes wide open imaging the determination of the people building it. I did it, I sincerely hope and be glad that you too would one day also have the chance to see it for yourself. Fine piece of work of art.
Worthvisiting...A nice tourist place...and a broad view of the Sea.
This is a must see if you come to Sydney. The architecture work is truly breathtaking. I would definately suggest taking the route through the Botanical gardens. Also be sure to visit inside the lounge area to sit relax and take in the grandeur. Kid friendly with lots of spots to stop for water or bathroom break.
Iconic place but I think I expected too much from it
A beautiful structure inside and out. The Sydney symphony Orchestra put on some amazing performances. highly recommended.
this is a top notch destination right on Sydney harbour and near the beautiful Sydney harbour bridge. Especially during the Sydney lights festival when the opera house lights up.. fantastic!!. There's also a beautiful park beside the Opera house with a train ride thrown in. The opera house grounds have lots of restaurants and retail with awesome entertainment. No better place to spend the day than the Sydney Opera House.Great scenery, fantastic place to sit and appreciate the beauty of architecture and modern city life.
It's an architectural marvel. The cruise ride is awesome.
Must see. Strongly recommend the guided tour. The inside is just as pretty and fascinating as the outside.
It's pretty good place and length wise is one of the longest Jetts in Brisbane. I have suggested the addition of 2 fans in the center of the gym more than 18 months ago and no improvement has happened. During the day the aircon is on and the temperature can be adjusted by staff. But night time is a bit hot especially in the summer.
Very picturesque and full of diverse venues from intimate to Grand!
It was a great experience to attend a live performance at the Sydney Opera House! Undoubtedly one of Australia's most iconic landmark and architectural masterpieces.
Iconic places of the world. Preserved well, kept relevant and there are occasional free screenings, like on the night that we casually walk by and were pleasantly surprised.
One of the key tourist attractions to see in Sydney.
Independent of how many times I travel past the Sydney Opera house - I always find that manages to grab my attention. A truly unique and timeless attraction.
An extraordinary building. We watched Laboheme. Wonderful performance. Drinks and food. Don't miss.
A day at the Opera House. Handel's Messiah. A really big tick.
I came here as a group in July to perform with my band. The stage door staff were very concerned with our safety but it is understandable why in such a big building.I look forward to hopefully come back here to perform again!
Must visit for any one traveling to Sydney. Beautiful architecture and amazing views!
The tour was excellent and the concert even better. The dinner is at a popular outdoor cafe/ bar right at the opera house. The food was good but it was very crowded and choices are limited. The view however was amazing. It can be cool in the evening so bring a jacket.
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre at Sydney Harbour in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.
The building and its surrounds occupy the wole of Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour, between Sydney Cove and Farm Cove, adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, and close by the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Though its name suggests a single venue, the building comprises multiple performance venues which together host well over 1,500 performances annually, attended by more than 1.2 million people.Performances are presented by numerous performing artists, including three resident companies: Opera Australia, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. As one of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia, the site is visited by more than eight million people annually, and approximately 350,000 visitors take a guided tour of the building each year.The building is managed by the Sydney Opera House Trust, an agency of the New South Wales State Government.
The Sydney Opera House during sunrise
On 28 June 2007, the Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, having been listed on the (now defunct) Register of the National Estate since 1980, the National Trust of Australia register since 1983, the City of Sydney Heritage Inventory since 2000, the New South Wales State Heritage Register since 2003, and the Australian National Heritage List since 2005.
Apart from the tile of the shells and the glass curtain walls of the foyer spaces, the building's exterior is largely clad with aggregate panels composed of pink granite quarried at Tarana. Significant interior surface treatments also include off-form concrete, Australian white birch plywood supplied from Wauchope in northern New South Wales, and brush box glulam.
Of the two larger spaces, the Concert Hall is in the western group of shells, the Joan Sutherland Theatre in the eastern group. The scale of the shells was chosen to reflect the internal height requiremenT.
Such an iconic building in Sydney! Am proud that my granddad was requested by Liberace to tune his piano there. Beautiful venue and a must for all tourists and Sydneysiders alike to visit. Great diversity of shows, not just opera and ballet. Visit their website regularly for new performances available.
This place really is a masterpiece, if you have not been here to see a show find one you like and book it in. Such a beautiful building everywhere you look. I saw the illusionist here and it was fantastic.
The parking fee for opera house starts from 0 minutes. Once entered, you will have to pay some amount. But at the same time, it's great comfort. Street parking is very difficult to find and may involve lot of walking. It's better to park underneath and enjoy the time on quay and in botanical gardens.
Perhaps the most visited tourist attraction in NSW. It s the icon of Sydney, if you haven t been here, you haven t been into Sydney. It s just like that.
If you re interested in watching performance, check the schedule it is available online too. I like this place in the morning, less tourists and still have a beautiful shot of the opera house. Best getting its postcard view from The Domain.
Or crossing to Manly beach from the harbour? Can do.
Beautiful and always crowded, however, right now only locals come.
It is a marvelous work of architecture. The opera house is an iconic creation of man that has gained respect and admiration through the years. Whereas before, the buildings and its immediate surroundings were used as a background for pictorials and family souvenir photos, now in these technologically capable times, the tiled roof of all the Opera House buildings served as a projector screen for the Vivid Sydney light show. In essence, the roof can qualify as the worlds largest convex movie screen. Whoever thought of it is a very imaginative genius.
Nice excursion for Sundays or public holidays. Not much shelter around this area, so avoid during rainy days, events eateries along circular quay have no walking shelter.
You can walk inside the common area but fees apply for going further in. We watched a show here a few years back and it was a pleasant experience. Safe area with easy train access.
Parking is insanely $$$, but if you check with the overseas passenger terminal operated by Wilson, you can get 25$ whole day parking if no ship is in port.
Awsome place, nice view during the night time. Amazing architecture.
Wonderful Architecture, Marvelous Ocean and Harbour Bridge View from Opera House, Variety of Restaurants Nearby, Light music in the Restaurants makes the Atmosphere Soothing, Not to be missed if you are in Sydney.
This place is so wonderfully memorable. I never wanted to visit this place bit when I did, I wanna visit again and again. I have made a very beautiful memory in this place. This place is usually over crowded, however if you go in early morning you can enjoy the peace, view and freshness. I would recommend everyone to visit this place once in their life
The view was super beautiful. It was well preserved for a landmark with thousands people visiting
I didn't actually go in, but from the outside it looks amazing, so I assume the inside will be fantastic too.
Breathtakingly beautiful both by day and by night.... Of course its also unique on the inside of you get a chance to go inside.
Looks impressive from the outside, but looks like a concrete carpark on the inside.
Who doesn't like a monumental piece of architecture that is essentially the symbol of Sydney now? A pity I didn't have time to attend the tour inside, but definitely a must-see when you're in the city.
One of the most iconic buildings in the world the Sydney Opera House is an architectural masterpiece and vibrant performance space. It's a place where the past shapes the future, where conventions are challenged and cultures are celebrated. Step inside and discover the stories that make the Opera House so inspiring. Whether you re a local or a tourist, a first-timer or an aficionado, the Sydney Opera House has something for everyone.
Obviously a must do when visiting Sydney. Such a great structure and is definitely worth the time to come and see. On most days of the week is really busy with tourists so there isn't really any avoiding busy times. Wouldn't recommend going to the opera bar next to it though is very overpriced and a bit of a tourist trap. Is what it is though. Definitely worth ticking of your list of things to see whilst in Sydney though.
Everyone should put the SOH as their number one place to visit before they die! You will never regret it!
No reason not to give 5 star! Such a landmark! I go running around the Opera house 3 times a week and it never gets old...
Saw Underworld play here as part of Vivid 2019. Beautiful venue with amazing accoustics.
Stunning building, excellent facilities and programme.
As an architect and admirer of great works, this is an incredible beautiful building in any light. I'm blessed to walk passed this icon on a daily basis.
Outstanding visit with guided tours! We watched a circus attraction there and the experience was amazing!
The most famous and visited place in Sydney..worth to to be seen! Lots of bars around, great view of the Bay and Sydney harbour bridge!
It has to be seen for it's infrastructure and architectural design
Beautiful and historic. Didn't see a show, but I did hang out here for a bit. A must visit.
for 3 years, i have preformed at the sydney opera house. i love the friendly staff and new facilities.
I worked here 30 years ago during uni and have seen ballet, opera, concerts and plays as well as been to events. Every time I walk up to this stunning icon it takes my breath away. A world class venue, this is a must for Sydneysiders and visitors.
The Bennelong Restaurant is so impressive, north concert bar is magnificent and the performance spaces are awe inspiring.
This building has been the backdrop to many of the events in my life - my daughter s first trip to the sydney dance company ballet, seeing Nelson Mandela speak, my first big date with my husband, anniversaries, work events and even a wedding.
Update: last night I saw the opera Don Giovanni, and it reminded my how much I love seeing events here. It was my anniversary with my partner and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening, from champagne in the south opera bar to the magnificent performance.
Without question this iconic landmark is a must do for all Sydney tourists. The Sydney opera House is both magnificent, usually under estimated and inspiring all at the same time. It s best to get a tour around the venue and then many of the secrets of the Sydney opera House are revealed. No detail is left to chance and even the toilets are stylish and functional see pics. The history is amazing along with the political controversy that ensued whilst being built. Don t miss it five out of five.
The identity of Sydney, the opera house is a massive white beautiful structure on the river. Theatre , restaurant and bar inside. The harbour bridge is very close to it
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