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 2018

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) 2018

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 2018

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) 2018

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 2018

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 2018

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 2018

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 2018

From pastoral industry to knowledge economy, discover a heritage woolstore reinvented with a tour of WeWork Pyrmont.
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Anzac Memorial 2018

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 2018

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 2018

A unique property combining Gothic revival architecture and a contemporary art collection.
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Escalation Sensation, Wynyard Station 2018

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 2018

See inside a rare London-style Gentleman’s Residence, meticulously restored.
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Harbour Master’s House c1832 2018

Be inspired by the rich heritage colours and bold interventions of this restored Georgian townhouse.
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Macquarie Lighthouse 2018

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 2018

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 2018

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 2018

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 2018

Step inside the organ of St Andrew’s Cathedral.
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St James’ Church Bell Tower 2018

Climb the bell tower and see the original timber mast supporting the landmark spire above St James’.
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The Abbey 2018

Exclusive owner led tour of the Gothic revival mansion The Abbey and its grounds.
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The Beehive 2018

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 2018

Hear how the owners experienced their first year of living in this iconic home.
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West Hotel 2018

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

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