This tour puts Jorn Utzon on centre stage and is a tribute to his creative genius.
You will discover why Utzon was more than a architect, he was an architect of change. And how, against a landslide of political and public criticism, he created the youngest building ever UNESCO World Heritage listed.
Working with enriching, interactive audio-visual technology, where images are projected onto the fabric of the building. You'll visit the inside of the performance venues where our guides will take you on an emotional journey, engrossing you in a story to rival any opera plot with its dramatic twists and turns.
You'll see where some 1600 performances take place to audiences of around one million each year, in every genre you can imagine, including opera, ballet, symphony and dramatic performances.
NB There are approximately 200 steps on this tour. Access to individual theatres are subject to availability and may be limited due to performances, rehearsals or other closed events.
MEETING YOUR TOUR GUIDE:
Please check in at the Tour Meeting Point/ Tour desk located on the lower concourse at the Opera House, at least 10 minutes priorto tour departure time.The Opera House is approximately a 15 minute walk from the Overseas Passenger Terminal. As you reach the end of Circular Quay and get close to the Opera House complex you will see an escalator that will take you down to the lower level. Follow the concourse around the water’s edge, past the restaurants and you will arrive to the ticket booth which will be located on your right hand side.If your ship is ported at White Bay Terminal, please take the transfers organised by the ship to the main city area. The Opera House is approximately a 15 minute walk and is located in Circular Quay if you need to ask for directions. Alternatively, a taxi would be approximately $25AUD.
This tour puts Jorn Utzon on centre stage and is a tribute to his creative genius.
You will discover why Utzon was more than a architect, he was an architect of change. And how, against a landslide of political and public criticism, he created the youngest building ever UNESCO World Heritage listed.
Working with enriching, interactive audio-visual technology, where images are projected onto the fabric of the building. You'll visit the inside of the performance venues where our guides will take you on an emotional journey, engrossing you in a story to rival any opera plot with its dramatic twists and turns.
You'll see where some 1600 performances take place to audiences of around one million each year, in every genre you can imagine, including opera, ballet, symphony and dramatic performances.
NB There are approximately 200 steps on this tour. Access to individual theatres are subject to availability and may be limited due to performances, rehearsals or other closed events.
MEETING YOUR TOUR GUIDE:
Please check in at the Tour Meeting Point/ Tour desk located on the lower concourse at the Opera House, at least 10 minutes priorto tour departure time.The Opera House is approximately a 15 minute walk from the Overseas Passenger Terminal. As you reach the end of Circular Quay and get close to the Opera House complex you will see an escalator that will take you down to the lower level. Follow the concourse around the water’s edge, past the restaurants and you will arrive to the ticket booth which will be located on your right hand side.If your ship is ported at White Bay Terminal, please take the transfers organised by the ship to the main city area. The Opera House is approximately a 15 minute walk and is located in Circular Quay if you need to ask for directions. Alternatively, a taxi would be approximately $25AUD.
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