Welcome to the Sydney Opera House, one of the most iconic buildings in the world! My name is Amy, and I will be your tour guide today.

Hi Amy, thanks for having us. I’ve always wanted to visit this place.

I’m glad to hear that! You’re definitely in for a treat. Did you know that the Opera House was designed by a Danish architect, Jorn Utzon?

Really? That’s interesting. And how long did it take to build the Opera House?

Construction began in 1959 and it took over 14 years to complete! The building officially opened on October 20th, 1973.

Wow, that’s a long time. But it was definitely worth it. The view of the harbour from here is breathtaking.

Yes, it’s definitely one of the highlights of Sydney. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the tiles on the roof actually change color in different light conditions.

Oh, I see what you mean! They look like scales on a fish.

That’s a great analogy, actually! And speaking of sea creatures, did you know that the Opera House is home to over 1000 rooms, including five theaters?

No way! I bet getting lost in here would be easy.

Yes, that’s why we recommend taking a guided tour. And don’t worry, we won’t let you get lost. Now, let’s head inside and explore the Concert Hall.

Sounds great, thanks for the tour, Amy!