Sydney Sights, Opera House & Bondi Beach

OVERVIEW

See the sights of Sydney, enjoy a guided tour of what is surely its most prominent icon – the Opera House – and watch the surf roll in at world-famous Bondi Beach. Its signature roof design reminiscent of billowing sails, Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II herself in October 1973. Today, it remains a lesson in the timelessness of great architecture as well as a defining component of the Sydney skyline – and sports a UNESCO World Heritage designation to boot. On your guided tour, you’ll gain behind-the-scenes insights on its history, design concept and current role within the city’s cultural life. A visit out to the Gap at Watson’s Bay promises breathtaking views of a different sort, these across the rocky headlands that together guard the entrance to Sydney Harbor. Your camera – and eyes – will struggle to fully capture this signature locale. And another one awaits a bit further down the coast: Bondi Beach’s half-mile crescent of sand and delightful shoreside eateries. This is a spot beloved by locals, tourists, surfers, strollers and seemingly everyone else.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take a fascinating guided tour behind-the-scenes at Sydney Opera House, arguably the Harbour City’s ultimate harborside sight.
• Experience mind-boggling views of the bluffs framing Sydney’s dramatic harbor entrance at Watson’s Bay.
• Stop to take in the famous scene at Bondi Beach, where surfers chase the waves, loungers laze, and beachfront eateries line the street.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.