Sydney Opera House Guided Tour with Mandarin Language Guide
Overview
Experience an insider look at the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House on this 1-hour guided walking tour with a Mandarin-speaking guide. Patrons must be able to speak Mandarin to participate on this tour. This is in the interests of safety and to ensure all patrons have an enjoyable and inclusive experience.
Explore under the Sails with a knowledgeable guide who will explain the history and architecture of the Opera House’s controversial construction, enjoy insider secrets and stories about the stars and thousands of performances that have taken place since the Icon opened in 1973.
Enjoy photo opportunities from unique off-limit vantage points. Each perspective brings a unique and breathtaking experience.
After the tour enjoy a show-stopping meal at either the new House Canteen or Opera Bar and take in some best views of Sydney Harbour. No reservations are needed to dine. You can enjoy your meal anytime between 11.30am and 6pm.
What's Included
- Headset
- Local Mandarin Speaking Tour Guide
- Hotel Pickup/Drop Off
- Food and Drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
- Translation in different languages: visitors taking this tour must be fluent in Mandarin.
Meeting Location
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-2482P42
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Headset.
- Local Mandarin Speaking Tour Guide.
- Hotel Pickup/Drop Off.
- Food and Drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
- Translation in different languages: visitors taking this tour must be fluent in Mandarin.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sydney Opera House Guided Tour with Mandarin Language Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sydney Opera House Guided Tour with Mandarin Language Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Headset
- Local Mandarin Speaking Tour Guide
- Hotel Pickup/Drop Off
- Food and Drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
- Translation in different languages: visitors taking this tour must be fluent in Mandarin.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
