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Access to the outdoor precinct and Monumental Steps is free. You can walk the forecourt, eat by the water, or dine inside the sails.
The Sydney Opera House sits on Bennelong Point, an area holding deep significance for the Gadigal people. The outdoor spaces around the building offer expansive views of Sydney Harbour.
You can visit the exterior at no cost. Guided tours and dining packages are available if you want to explore the indoor foyers and restaurants in more detail.
30 minutesFree entry
This is the grand staircase leading up to the main entrances of the Opera House. Access is entirely free. Visit early in the morning for crowd-free photography against the 67-metre high roof vaults.
1-2 hoursCashless venue
This casual waterfront venue serves food and drinks with panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Remember that the venues here are strictly cashless. Secure a table well before sunset, as it gets extremely busy during golden hour.
2 hoursReservations required
This premium fine-dining restaurant sits directly inside one of the smaller sail structures. You can eat beneath the Swedish ceramic tiles that cover the iconic roof. Reservations are essential and should be made weeks in advance.
