Sydney Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour
Overview
Take a guided walking tour of Sydney Opera House while your cruise ship is in port to experience one of the world’s most famous performing arts centers. Plus, you’ll see the best views of the Sydney Harbour. Book this Sydney Opera House shore excursion ahead to ensure you don’t miss out on this popular tour.
Option: Language Tour
Enjoy your tour with one of our language-speaking guides in French, German, or Spanish
Optional Add On: If you select the below option
Tour & Dine at your choice of either Midden by Mark Olive, Opera Bar or House Canteen. Make the most of a day out at the Opera House by going on our 1-hour tour followed by a lunch or early dinner at your choice of harbourside restaurants. Enjoy a main meal from a selection and beverage (wine, beer, soft).
What's Included
- Guided Tour
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Late arrivals. Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
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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Sydney Opera House
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Traveler pickup is not offered as the port is within a short stroll to the Sydney Opera House
- There are approximately 300 stairs on this tour - Low Impact. It is not recommended for those with limited mobility who are unable to manage stairs an access tour is available by contacting the supplier directly
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tours do not operate on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day before 1:00pm
- 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 & Dine Option: Main meal + beverage can be redeemed at Opera Bar or House Canteen anytime between 11.30am - 6pm on the day of your tour, or Midden by Mark Olive between 11.30-2.30pm or 5-6pm on the day of the tour.
- Tour & Dine Option: Children ages 5-15 years will have a childrens menu to select from
- Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
- 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 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Guided Tour.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Port pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Late arrivals. Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
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 Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour 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 Shore Excursion: Sydney Opera House Walking Tour 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
- Guided Tour
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Late arrivals. Visitors are unable to join the tour after the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Traveler pickup is not offered as the port is within a short stroll to the Sydney Opera House
- There are approximately 300 stairs on this tour - Low Impact. It is not recommended for those with limited mobility who are unable to manage stairs an access tour is available by contacting the supplier directly
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Tours do not operate on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day before 1:00pm
- 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 & Dine Option: Main meal + beverage can be redeemed at Opera Bar or House Canteen anytime between 11.30am - 6pm on the day of your tour, or Midden by Mark Olive between 11.30-2.30pm or 5-6pm on the day of the tour.
- Tour & Dine Option: Children ages 5-15 years will have a childrens menu to select from
- Infants under 5 are permitted on the 1 hour tour free of charge, however still require a ticket to be booked
- 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 10 travelers
