Focus Tours

Saturday 3 November

Add to your Sydney Open experience with a guided tour of some of Sydney’s best-loved and most intriguing spaces.

Discover secret spaces, explore historic harbourside sites and peek inside architecturally designed private residences on our guided Focus Tours. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Behind-the-scenes access
Expert guides leading the way
Small groups for a more personal experience

Elizabeth Bay House – behind the scenes

An architecturally themed tour with special access to parts of this historic Sydney house.
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Hayball Workshop – Creating Our Future (child and carer)

Workshop for children (ages 5-12) and adults exploring future visions for schools and workplaces, putting participants in the driver’s seat beside the architects.
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Hayball Workshop – From Learning to Earning

Workshop for adults exploring future visions for schools and workplaces, putting participants in the driver’s seat beside the architects.
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Hayball Workshop – Hack Your School (ages 13–18)

Workshop for secondary school-aged children exploring future visions for schools and workplaces, putting participants in the driver’s seat beside the architects.
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Prince of Wales Hospital – From the past to the future

Take in the past, present and future of Prince of Wales Hospital, celebrating 160 years of care.
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Sydney Trades Hall Focus Tour

Go behind the scenes at the Trades Hall and experience the rich heritage which extends beyond the building fabric to include its unique collection.
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The Making of Paramount House

Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it took to make Paramount House happen, focusing on not just its architecture, but also what it takes to make a great place.
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WeWork at 100 Harris Street

From pastoral industry to knowledge economy, discover a heritage woolstore reinvented with a tour of WeWork Pyrmont.
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Anzac Memorial

With the Centenary Project drawing to a close, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the newly renovated Anzac Memorial.
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Behind the scenes at the QVB

Learn first hand the historical significance of the Queen Victoria Building and view some of the original features of its first construction in 1898.
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Carthona House

A unique property combining Gothic revival architecture and a contemporary art collection.
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Escalation Sensation, Wynyard Station

Go behind the scenes at Wynyard Station to see the motor room of the old wooden escalators.
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Georgian Gentleman’s Townhouse c1841-43

See inside a rare London-style Gentleman’s Residence, meticulously restored.
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Harbour Master’s House c1832

Be inspired by the rich heritage colours and bold interventions of this restored Georgian townhouse.
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Macquarie Lighthouse

Climb 100 steps up a spiral staircase to the lantern room, and get up close to the stunning Fresnel lens that still guides ships today.
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Platform House

An exclusive look at the recently completed Platform House led by its designers and owners.
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Rose Seidler House and Julian Rose House

Curator-led tour of the iconic Rose Seidler House, plus a sneak peek at current conservation works happening at the Julian Rose House.
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Seidler Office-Penthouse

An exclusive tour of the Seidler & Associates office & penthouse apartment.
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Smart Design Studio

Enjoy a glimpse ‘under the hood’ of this busy creative studio, and a rare preview of upcoming projects.
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St Andrew’s Cathedral – secret spaces

Step inside the organ of St Andrew’s Cathedral.
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St James’ Church Bell Tower

Climb the bell tower and see the original timber mast supporting the landmark spire above St James’.
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The Abbey

Exclusive owner led tour of the Gothic revival mansion The Abbey and its grounds.
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The Beehive

Step into The Beehive and hear firsthand accounts of the research, development and construction techniques that went into realising it.
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Tom Uren House Tour

Hear how the owners experienced their first year of living in this iconic home.
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West Hotel

Walk-through of the West Hotel with its architects Fitzpatrick + Partners and interior designers Woods Bagot.

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