Sydney Opera House: Behind the Scenes
| Monday, November 30, 2026 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Overview
Optional Site Visit - Cost $50 per person
Details
Explore one of Australia’s most recognisable buildings through an HFE lens.
This private guided tour of the Sydney Opera House will explore the building’s history and architecture, with access to available theatres on the day. The tour provides an opportunity to consider aspects such as safe design, ergonomics, accessibility, acoustics, lighting and the way people interact with this complex public environment.
Meeting point: Sydney Opera House Welcome Centre, Lower Concourse, near the Opera House Gift Shop.
Please arrive by 8.30 am, 15 minutes before the tour commences. Latecomers cannot join the tour once it has departed.
What to wear/bring: Comfortable footwear is strongly recommended. The standard tour involves a minimum of 300 stairs, although lifts and escalators can be used where required for participants with accessibility needs. Please advise us when booking if you have mobility requirements.
Please avoid bringing large bags. Bags larger than A4 size must be left at the Welcome Centre Bag Drop and suitcases or large backpacks cannot be stored.
Capacity: Initially booked for 16 participants, with additional participants able to be accommodated subject to availability