Sydney Opera House VIP Experience: Guided Tour, Dinner & Drinks
Overview
Feel like a star on the ultimate evening out and experience the best that Sydney has to offer.
Make your way to The Lounge on the upper level near the Box Office, where you will be met by a friendly member of Sydney Opera House's Welcome Team, before heading off on an intimate, 1 hour tour of the Iconic Sydney Opera House with one of our English language tour guides. You will explore beneath the sails, venturing to theatres and foyer before they go live ahead of the night’s performances.
After the tour our guide will escort you to the restaurant of your choice: Bennelong, the Sydney Opera House's signature restaurant, or Midden by Mark Olive for alfresco harbourside dining. You will indulge in a two-course dining experience paired with matching Australian wines, and soak up the atmosphere and views from one of Sydney’s best restaurants.
Check out what shows and performances are on at Sydney Opera House to package together and have the ultimate night out!
What's Included
- Dinner Two course dinner either entree and main or main and dessert
- Alcoholic beverages Two matching wines or beers
- Intimate 1 hour guided evening tour of the Sydney Opera House
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking - subject to availability. Please note: Adult pricing applies to all guests
- Dietary requirements will need to be confirmed at the time of the booking
- Please note the Sydney Opera House Guided tour contains over 200 steps over the duration of the tour - Low Impact. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Bennelong is the Sydney Opera House's signature restaurant. Enjoy either entree and main or main and dessert with paired wines.
- Midden by Mark Olive is known for alfresco harbourside dining under the Sails of the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy either entree and main or main and dessert with two beverages your choice of Australian wine, beer of soft drinks
- Meet a member of our Welcome Team at 415pm at The Lounge of the Upper Level, near the Box Office
- Your tour will depart at 430pm. After your tour our guide will drop you off at either Bennelong or Midden by Mark Olive, depending on your booking for dinner.
- Dinner booking is from 530pm - 730pm
- Some patrons like to dress up and make a special night of their Sydney Opera House experience, whilst others choose to dress casually for comfort. Please note for dinner bookings it is not necessary to wear a jacket and tie
- Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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- Dinner. Two course dinner either entree and main or main and dessert.
- Alcoholic beverages. Two matching wines or beers.
- Intimate 1 hour guided evening tour of the Sydney Opera House.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 12. 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 VIP Experience: Guided Tour, Dinner & Drinks is as follows:
- 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 VIP Experience: Guided Tour, Dinner & Drinks 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
- DinnerTwo course dinner either entree and main or main and dessert
- Alcoholic beveragesTwo matching wines or beers
- Intimate 1 hour guided evening tour of the Sydney Opera House
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking - subject to availability. Please note: Adult pricing applies to all guests
- Dietary requirements will need to be confirmed at the time of the booking
- Please note the Sydney Opera House Guided tour contains over 200 steps over the duration of the tour - Low Impact. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Bennelong is the Sydney Opera House's signature restaurant. Enjoy either entree and main or main and dessert with paired wines.
- Midden by Mark Olive is known for alfresco harbourside dining under the Sails of the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy either entree and main or main and dessert with two beverages your choice of Australian wine, beer of soft drinks
- Meet a member of our Welcome Team at 415pm at The Lounge of the Upper Level, near the Box Office
- Your tour will depart at 430pm. After your tour our guide will drop you off at either Bennelong or Midden by Mark Olive, depending on your booking for dinner.
- Dinner booking is from 530pm - 730pm
- Some patrons like to dress up and make a special night of their Sydney Opera House experience, whilst others choose to dress casually for comfort. Please note for dinner bookings it is not necessary to wear a jacket and tie
- Venue access is subject to availability at the time of your tour and can change up until tour departure time.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
