Sydney Opera tours

A small-group tour (limit, eight) gives access to the backstage areas of the Sydney Opera House (phone +61 2 9250 7250, e-mail tourism@sydneyoperahouse.com or visit www.sydneyoperahouse.com). Visitors can stand on the Concert Hall stage, visit the orchestra pit and peek inside dressing rooms plus enjoy breakfast in the Green Room.

At AU$150 (near US$102), the two-hour daily tour starts at 7 a.m. Bookings are required; book online or at the Guided Tours Desk.