I will be the first to say it, I am not a huge tour girl when it comes to things that I know I can explore myself. I thought after six weeks of living in Sydney I did not need to take an hour tour of the Opera House, but boy was I wrong! First, I learned that you can do yoga in the mornings on Wednesdays and Fridays in this space pictured above. I went during sunrise and it was beautiful!

It was really interesting to hear about the history of the Opera House, which they mostly talk about who and how it was built, but it is also notable to see different parts of the Opera House that I would not see without the tour.

 It was really cool because I could see the tiles up close and personal and even touch the Opera House roof, itself. One of my favorite experiences though was something that I got to witness by complete chance. In the Concert Room, there was a private elementary school practicing for a concert they had that night for their parents. So, while I was on the tour they practiced and it sounded like the most angelic sound I have ever heard! The room that is strategically built to project voices and satisfy the ear and so it was honeslty so enchanting.

Pictured above is the Opera Room (where we were allowed to take photos) and while I wanted to attend an opera I chose not to. Instead, I saw a play in one of the theatre rooms. I think the tour was for sure worth it to see different parts of the Opera House that are hidden from the outside. 

For a while, I was convinced that I would not go to the Opera Bar because it seemed what may be a huge tourist trap. But after I gave in once I could not stop going!

 By day the Opera Bar was nothing short of a beautiful and relaxing place to take advantage of. It is directly on the water and so getting the nice breeze with a glass of rosé in hand can easily leave you with no complaints. It is quite empty during the day and so if you are looking for a more upbeat atmosphere for sure check it out after dark!

Even just walking through the bar is worth it because you can take in how unique of a location it is. There are very few places that offer unobstructed views of both the Harbour Bridge and Opera House!

I went to the Opera Bar for dinner one night during twilight! To be honest, it was an accident because we missed the sunset, but it still managed to be beautiful. To my surprise my food was delicious! I had my doubts because I thought it was all hype to go to the Opera Bar for an overpriced meal. 

Anyway, learn from me that not everything that seems to be a total tourist trap may not be. If you want to try something, just do it and you could be surprised!