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The Backstage Tour
Thursdays – mondays.
Meet at the Stage Door | Tour
Go behind closed doors and experience the House from behind the scenes with this small group tour. Venture backstage through the corridors to our rehearsal spaces, into the orchestra pit before enjoying breakfast in the exclusive domain of our performers, the Green Room. Please note for safety reasons, flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour. Children under the age of 10 are not able to take part in the tour for safety reasons. Children aged between 10 and 15 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Tours run on Thursdays - Mondays at 7am*
Bookings are essential. Please ensure you book your tour no later than 5pm AEDT/AEST the day prior to departure.
*Tours are subject to availability. We ask guests to please arrive at Stage Door at 6.45am (15 minutes prior to departure time) to check in with your Tour Guide and cloak your bags. Please note the tour is not available on 10 September 2023, 22-23 October 2023, 25 December 2023, 31 December 2023, 1 January 2024 and 29 March 2024. There is a maximum of 12 people per tour. If you would like to make a group booking or are unable to book online, please call 02 8188 3734 to place a reservation via our Reservations team.
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This tour is available for adults, as well as children aged between 10 and 15 years who must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons children under the age of 10 are not able to take part in the tour.
Tour in English
The Backstage Tour is currently only available in English. If you wish to make a group booking of 8 or more guests in another language, please reach out to our Reservations team on 02 8188 3734 to make an enquiry. Run time
Running time approximately two hours.
This tour can take up to two hours in duration, and is the time from when one of our guides meets guests from the Stage Door entrance, through to the end of the tour in the Green Room.
Closed in, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour
For safety reasons, flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour or patrons may be refused entry on the tour. For those with a good level of fitness
On the Backstage Tour you will climb around 300 stairs as you move throughout foyers and spaces. While there are railings and a number of rests throughout the tour when the guide shares our stories, you will not have the opportunity to sit for any long period of time during the tour until you reach the Green Room to enjoy your morning breakfast.
Please read the frequently asked questions section for more information.
What to know before you go
We stage lots of live performances, so venues are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
You’ll be on your feet for a guided tour, there are over 300 stairs, so flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn on this tour. Your feet will thank you! If you have mobility concerns, you may wish to take a Mobility Access Tour .
We can’t store suitcases or large bags, however you can contact the nearest storage facility at [email protected]
Videoing is not allowed.
There are plenty of photo opportunities. Your tour guide will advise you if photos are not to be taken at any point.
Green Room Breakfast Menu
Starter Choose one from the following:
- Granola, berry compote, coconut yoghurt (vn, gf)
- Coconut lime & mango tapioca pudding (vn, gf)
- Butter croissant
- Almond croissant
Main Choose one from the following:
- Smashed avocado on toast, lime, coriander, za'atar (vn, gfo)
- Healthy breakfast - boiled eggs, avocado, spinach, tomato, fetta, sourdough (v, gfo)
- Eggs and bacon - 2 poached eggs on toast with bacon and spinach (gfo)
- English Breakfast tea
- Earl Grey tea
- Peppermint tea
- Green tea
Orange juice and water will be available throughout breakfast. *Please note menu items are subject to change depending on seasonality and availability.
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The opening act – start the day like a VIP
Arrive at Stage Door to begin your exploration. Walk where thousands of actors, performers and famous names have walked before. Get ready to explore places usually off limits to the general public to find out how the magic of theatre happens.
The real story – as much drama backstage as on stage
Get a glimpse into the demanding, passionate, dramatic (and sometimes scandalous) world of our performers – as our guides recount the stories and insider secrets of what really happens behind the curtain.
The grand finale – the inner workings of a living House
From pulleys to props, sequins to sound-checks, we take you through nooks and crannies not known to the public. Discover what makes us both a world-renown icon and a world-class performance venue. Complete the experience with breakfast in the Green Room - the exclusive domain of our crew and performers.
You will have the opportunity to visit some of the Opera House's many venues and theatres on this tour. Please note that as we are a busy performing arts centre, venues and theatres are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
Other information
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see their website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six min walk to the Opera House.
The tour meeting point is at Stage Door which is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
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Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time so you can clock any bags. For the Backstage Tour please arrive at 6.45am and for the Hidden House Tour please arrive at 7.15am.
Where possible, please do not bring any belongings with you on the tour, as cloaking facilities are extremely limited.
If you are going to be late for your tour please call our Reservations team on 02 8188 3734 for assistance.
Where possible, please do not bring bags to the Sydney Opera House. Bags larger than A4 size will need to be cloaked before you can go on the tour. However we can’t store suitcases or large bags as our cloaking facilities are extremely limited.
Cameras are allowed on the tour and there are plenty of photo opportunities throughout the entire tour. Your tour guide will advise you whilst on tour if photographs are not to be taken inside any venues. Please note there is no video filming on the tour.
Mobile phones are permitted on the tour however please ensure they are switched off or on silent for the duration of the tour.
You will have the opportunity to visit some of the Opera House’s many venues and theatres on this tour.
Please note that as we are a busy performing arts centre, venues and theatres are subject to availability at the time of your tour.
The Backstage Tour is a small group tour. If you wish to make a group booking of 8 or more guests, please reach out to our Reservations team on 02 8188 3734 to make an enquiry.
We encourage you to purchase your tour in advance online or via the phone where you’ll receive an eTicket. Please bring this with you and present it upon check-in at the Stage Door located beneath the Monumental Steps of the Opera House.
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We remind our visitors to please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Tourism Reservations team on 02 8188 3734.
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We have a number of safety measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. While face masks are no longer required, we ask all our patrons and visitors to practise good hygiene. Please stay home if you feel unwell and read more about our flexible ticket options .
The Sydney Opera House no longer requires patrons to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
If you need to discuss your ticketing options, please contact our Tourism Reservations team on 02 8188 3734.
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A Sydney Opera House Tour presents visitors with the opportunity to discover what makes the Opera House such an iconic landmark.
The tour is your chance to discover the story behind the venue, its rich history as well as its magical position as a World Heritage-listed destination.
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The tour will lead you through each aspect of the building’s history, leaving no stone unturned. You will learn that the house took 14 years to build and is the brainchild of Jorn Utzon, a Danish architect of international repute. This is also a chance to appreciate his engineering prowess and the challenges of building one of the most easily recognisable buildings in the world.
Taking a Sydney Opera House Tour also allows you to visit areas behind the scenes that are ordinarily inaccessible to the public. The tour last for around 1 hour and you will be taken around the venue by an experienced guide. The tours are available in both English and Chinese.
The Sydney Opera House tour is suitable for children and is not a strenuous tour. Please note that there are some stairs involved in the regular tour, so for those with a disability, there is a daily 12pm Access Tour.
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Visiting sydney opera house.
Built among the brimming waves of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House in Australia attracts millions of people for its magnificent sail-like design. Designed by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon, this architectural marvel has a huge amphitheatre on the outside and multiple interior halls with differing designs and capacities for all kinds of artistic performances or formal gatherings.
A visit to wild Australia is surely incomplete without exploring its artistic side at the Sydney Opera House. Here’s everything you need to know before you plan your visit.
Sydney Opera House Opening Hours
Welcome centre timings.
For in-person tour enquiry and bookings
Monday to Sunday: 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM
For virtual enquiry and bookings
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed on: Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve
Tour Timings
Architecture Tour: Saturdays from 1 PM onward
Guided Tours: Daily from 9 AM to 3:30 PM
Box Office timings
Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; or later if a performance is scheduled.
Best Time to Visit Sydney Opera House
Peak Season - September to October
The ideal time to visit the Sydney Opera House is during the non-peak season of September and October, as the weather is mild and the crowd is relatively less. Crowds are lesser in November as well but the weather may be a little chilly. The holiday season starts in December and the crowds are much larger at this time.
June to August, being a bit rainy, has fewer visitors, but do be prepared for rain. Since the Opera House is open on all seven days, you can visit during the weekdays to avoid the weekend local crowd. You can also visit earlier in the day or late evening to avoid peak afternoon crowds.
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Sydney opera house location.
Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Find On Maps
The Sydney Opera House occupies the entire headland on Bennelong Point and is located between Sydney Cove and Farm Cove in the Sydney Harbour. This UNESCO World Heritage Site can be found right next to Sydney CBD and just a 5-min walk from the Royal Botanic Garden.
Getting to Sydney Opera House
By Train: The nearest train station is Circular Quay, which is a 6-min walk from the Sydney Opera House. Trains T3, T4, and T8 stop here.
By Bus: Bus lines 115, 293, 304, 343, 333, 373X, 396X, 374X, and 165X stop at Circular Quay or near the Sydney Opera House.
By Light Rail: Take the light rail L2 to the Circular Quay.
By Ferry: Take the ferries F3 and MFF to Circular Quay.
Courtesy Bus: This is a free wheelchair-accessible bus that operates from the Circular Quay to the Western Foyer of the Sydney Opera House, which is also connected to an accessible lift. You can board this bus at Wharf 2.
Parking at Sydney Opera House
Paid Car Parking Facility
Sydney Opera House has a paid car parking facility available at Wilson Parking located at the northern end of 2 Macquarie Street. This car park is open at all times and has access to the Lower Concourse at the Sydney Opera House.
There are 1200 parking spaces here for the Sydney Opera House. There are also accessible parking spaces available on Levels 1 and 6, along with direct wheelchair access lifts present on Level 6.
If you’re travelling to Sydney Opera House by car, do ensure that you book a parking bay online and beforehand to get discounts on prepaid parking.
Know Before You Go to Sydney Opera House
- Lockers: Cloaking or locker room facilities are available at the Sydney Opera House for any large items (bigger than an A4 size sheet).
- Telephone: Public telephone is available at Lower Concourse and outside the Stage Door.
- Shop: You can pick a souvenir for your home and friends from the Opera House shop next to the Welcome Centre present on the Lower Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Baby changing tables along with the nappy bins are available at Western Foyers, Lower Concourse, Near the Drama Theatre, and Playhouse.
Opera Bar serves delicious local Sydney-based cuisine and is located at the Lower Concourse level.
Bennelong restaurant is apt for people looking for formal dining and enjoying the Australian main course and wine.
Portside Sydney lets you enjoy sumptuous Australian food and beverages and has indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Sydney Harbour.
House Canteen is a preferred option for all-day dining, late-night snack, and enjoying Australian and Asian delicacies.
The Lounge allows you to sip your favourite cup of coffee or other delectable beverages right before your show starts at the Opera House.
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Nomads Sydney provides a decent and budgeted stay near Kent Street for those who do not want to spend a fortune for stays in Sydney.
Park Regis City Centre near Park St is a 3-star hotel for people with a medium-range budget located close to the Sydney Opera House.
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Accessibility at Sydney Opera House
- Accessible lift: There is a wheelchair-accessible lift which you can find on the harbour bridge side of the building. All the 3 main levels are connected to this lift.
- Accessible seating: There is accessible seating available at each theatre in the Opera House. You can contact the Box Office to book an accessible seat for any show.
- Reduced prices: Wheelchair-accessible seats along with one companion seat for any performance can be purchased at the highest concession prices available for the show. You can present your Companion Card at the Box Office to avail a complimentary ticket for the companion of the disabled.
- Borrow wheelchairs: Standard wheelchairs can be borrowed up to one hour before the show starts for the events in Joan Sutherland Theatre and Concert Hall. You can get them at the entrance of the Western Foyer atop the escalators.
- Captioning: Certain performances have open captioning services where text will be displayed on a screen.
- Auslan interpretation: Selected performances offer an on-stage interpreter who will translate dialogues and lyrics to Auslan.
- Surtitle screens: The Joan Sutherland Theatre has additional screens installed where open captioning or surtitles appear for almost all of the opera productions here.
- Assistive hearing systems: There is an FM Augmentation system in all the venues except Ultzon Room and a Hearing Loop system in the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Drama Theatre, Playhouse and Concert Hall for better clarity in hearing.
- Relay service: Speech and hearing-impaired customers can ask for a speech-to-speech or online relay service at no additional cost.
- Audio descriptions: The FM Augmented system at the Sydney Opera House provides audio descriptions for selected performances. This is a live description facility and you will receive a free headset to connect to the FM system as well.
- Service animals: Guide or service dogs are allowed into any venue of the Sydney Opera House. Do contact the Opera House in advance to book appropriate seating suitable to keep your animal with you.
- Contact box office: If you need assistance with any kind of disability, we suggest that you contact the Box Office while booking your tickets to get discounted prices and free companion tickets.
- Bring companion along: While the House Staff is available to address your queries, it is better if you bring your own companion to move around the building as they will be unable to provide attendant services.
- Access maps: There are venue access maps available for each theatre that you can use to get around with ease.
- Check beforehand: Only certain shows and performances are accessible. It is better that you check with the box office which performance is accessible to ensure you have the best experience.
Visitor Tips
- Pack light. Handbags bigger than an A4-sized sheet, backpacks and umbrellas are not allowed inside the Opera House.
- Children younger than 15 should always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early for security screening before entering the theatre.
- Video recording is prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
Known as one of the most photographed locations in the world, the Sydney Opera House gives an identity to Australian tourism globally. Besides, the place is a must-visit to catch the magnificent architecture designed with a creative vision.
Your Sydney Opera House ticket would depend on the inclusions or whether it is for a tour or a show. For a tour of the Opera House, the prices start from AU$43.
The best time to visit the Sydney Opera House is during the non-peak months of September and October when the crowd is relatively less.
The Sydney Opera House is open from 8:45 AM to 9:00 PM on all days for tour bookings. For box office bookings, the timings are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Yes, you can visit the Sydney Opera House with children as well. There is free entry for children aged 4 years or below. However, children aged 15 years and below must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Yes, Sydney Opera House is wheelchair friendly with wheelchair-accessible lifts and maps available for accessible seating in each theatre.
Sydney Opera House has a variety of dining options like Opera Bar, House Canteen, Bennelong, and much more that offer a wide range of cuisines along with views of the Sydney Harbour.
If you’re visiting the Sydney Opera House for a tour, it would take you about an hour or two to cover the place. The show timings, however, will be mentioned on your tickets.
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Enhance your visit with one of our unique, expertly guided tours.
With options ranging across our multiple venues, a Royal Opera House tour is the perfect way to get a closer look into the magical history, people and processes occurring off the stage.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We may use headsets on our tours so you do not miss any important information from our guides. All equipment is fully sanitised after each tour. You can use your own headphones if you wish. Please note headphones need to have a standard jack connection to be used with our devices.
- We will be taking time to search all bags on entry. We may carry out in-depth bag searches at random. Please make this possible by opening your whole bag for the security officer. Please only bring a bag if necessary and avoid bringing large pieces of luggage.
- Most of our tours will require the use of lifts. If you are not comfortable using lifts please contact us at [email protected] after booking so we can have support on hand to assist you.
- Please be mindful of others and their personal space, especially when moving around the building.
- All tour tickets entitle you to 10% off at the ROH Shop and café on the day of your tour. Simply present your ticket at the checkout. This offer is for in-store purchases only.
- Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on our tours. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult and have their own ticket. Please check the specific age guidance for each tour type ahead of your booking.
- We provide concession tickets for students, under 16's and unwaged visitors at £16.75 each. For group rates, please contact [email protected].
- Access to the main auditorium during your tour is not guaranteed.
Tours run between 60 - 75 minutes and can involve a lot of walking, standing, stairs and sometimes lifts. To have the right support in place for you, please contact us at [email protected] after booking and at least two working days in advance of your visit so we can deliver the necessary access arrangements. We have a house wheelchairs that you can book via email to [email protected] . If you need to bring a companion with you to help operate the wheelchair please also mention this in your email so that a complimentary companion ticket can be arranged.
Find out more about specific access provisions in place across our wide variety of tours and venues.
The Royal Opera House is a large building with long corridors and many stairs. You are required to walk distances and stand for the duration of the tour. Where possible, we can facilitate stops in the tour where you can sit. This cannot be guaranteed.
There is lift access throughout the building that can be used throughout your tour. If you let your guide know on arrival, they will be able to facilitate this. There is a lift on the left-hand side of the Main Stage auditorium provides access to the Paul Hamlyn Hall, Crush Room, Linbury Foyer and Balconies Restaurant.
The lift on the right-hand side of the Main Stage auditorium provides access to the Level 5 Bar, Piazza and the Crush Room.
All lifts provide access to the main foyer Café.
Find out further information about access facilities in our building
Our Thurrock Tour is located in the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop at our site in Thurrock, Essex. The Production Workshop and Costume Centre are large buildings and stairs may need to be used on the tour route. Please note that there is no possibility of seating during the tour.
There is a step-free route and lift access available at the Production Workshop and Costume Centre, please email [email protected] to request ahead of your visit.
Our Stages and Cells of Covent Garden outdoor walking tour takes place throughout the historic streets of Covent Garden. This tour does not enter the Royal Opera House or the Bow Street Police Museum. Attendees are expected to walk and stand for the duration of the tour for 60 minutes. This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Please enter via the Bow Street Main Entrance, the tours meeting point is on the ground floor, in front of the complimentary cloakroom.
The nearest underground station is Covent Garden. The nearest stations with step-free access are Leicester Square, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road.
The nearest mainline train stations are Charing Cross, London Waterloo and London Euston. Charing Cross has good wheelchair access and is 0.5 miles away from the Royal Opera House.
Our closest bus stops are Aldwych, Drury Lane and Leicester Square Station.
We do not have on site parking facilities. The nearest NCP car parks are Drury Lane and Shelton Street. There are a limited number of disabled access parking bays in Bow Street and Floral Street.
The meeting place for tours of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop and Costume Centre is the Coachman's Café.
If arriving by car, please enter enter the site via the address below:
Main High House Production Park Entrance: Vellacott Close (off London Road), Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1RG
If arriving by coach, please enter the site via the address below:
Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop Entrance: Purfleet By-Pass, Purfleet, RM19 1TT
If arriving by public transport , your closest mainline train station is Purfleet on the C2C route. These trains operate from London Fenchurch Street and head across the Essex county. When disembarking the train, exit the station and turn left . You will follow the road (A1090) for 1.9 miles. Follow the road all the way to the entrance of High House Production Park which will be on your left hand side. This part of the journey will take 20-25 minutes so please factor this in to your overall journey time.
You can locate the nearest carpark to the meeting place of the Coachman's Café by using the what3words ///backed.land.erase.
Download a map of the High House Production Park [.doc 315KB]
The meeting place for outdoor walking tours of Covent Garden is outside the Bow Street entrance of the Royal Opera House.
The tour will loop around the perimeter of the Royal Opera House through the outskirts of Covent Garden, taking you back at the end of the tour to the entrance of the Royal Opera House.
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Join us on this historical tour where you'll learn how in the mid-1950s, Australia and a man from Denmark, Jørn Utzon, created a sculpture on Sydney Harbour that changed the course of twentieth-century architecture. To quote US architect Frank Gehry, “(it) changed the image of an entire country.”
Hear how visionaries, idealists, architects, engineers, pragmatists and artists together built this architectural and engineering masterpiece that was at the cutting edge of what was possible at the time.
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April 22 at 6:30 pm (SOLD OUT - email [email protected] to be added to waitlist)
The first tour begins promptly at 4 pm. The second tour begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Both tours begin in the SF Ballet lobby at 455 Franklin Street - across the street from the War Memorial Opera House. For safety reasons, latecomers will not be allowed to join the tour.
*Please note that this tour is physically strenuous. During the tour, participants will encounter trip hazards and low overhead thresholds. Participants are required to wear appropriate shoes and should expect 2+ hours of standing and walking, including up and down dark narrow staircases. Participants must sign a waiver before the start of the tour.
Contact Pam Sieck, Community Programs Coordinator [email protected]
The information, views, and opinions expressed at all audience engagement programs are strictly those of the participants and do not necessarily represent or imply any official position of the San Francisco Ballet Association.
Dates: March 4, March 25, April 22, 2024
Times: 4:00–6:00 PM and 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Meet/Check-In: 455 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Capacity: 20 per tour
Price: GA $75; no discounts
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On the Fly: Coming soon to Aspen … Fly Fishing Film Tour
News News | Mar 29, 2024
It won’t be long before anglers from across the Roaring Fork Valley converge on the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen for the long-anticipated 2024 Fly Fishing Film Tour!
Featuring over fifteen fly-fishing “shorts,” you’ll get a peek into the lives of anglers as they pursue fish across the globe with a fly rod in hand and a film crew in tow.
This year’s films include “A Line in the Sand,” exploring the pristine ecosystem of Andros, which boasts the largest freshwater source in the Bahamas with a massive mangrove shoreline and barrier reef. Also featured is “Cayo Santa Gaspe,” a comedic look into a purist salmon fishing guide who wakes up on an island in the middle of nowhere after a drunken evening. The event turns his life, career, and passion for salmon fishing upside down.
“What Lies Above” explores the unique changes in feeding behavior of permit along the Yucatan Peninsula. Many local anglers fish in Mexico and have experienced the increase of floating seaweed known as Sargassum and the problems it brings. “Rods, Rolls, and Reality on the Soca” follows the misadventures of a group of Slovenian kayakers who swap their paddles for fly rods.
With the multitude of different shorts, there will be a film that touches close to home for many, inspire the itch to travel, or make a difference in someone’s life through fly fishing. Brought to you locally by FirstBank, Slifer Smith &Frampton, the Roaring Fork Fishing Guide Alliance (RFFGA), Stranahan’s, Costa, Skwala. and the Taylor Creek Fly Shop, the F3T is your chance to catch up with all of your fishing friends and hopefully make some new ones! Also be sure to stop by the booths in the lobby and catch up with Casting for Recovery Western Slope, The Colorado Wildlife Council, and members of the RFFGA.
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What: The Fly Fishing Film Tour
When: Thursday, April 11, 7:30 pm
Where: Wheeler Opera House in Aspen
Tickets: Cash-only tickets available at Taylor Creek Fly Shop in Basalt, at the Wheeler, or online at AspenShowTix.com
Cost: $24 ($21, plus a $3 Wheeler Opera House fee)
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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.
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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.
And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.
During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.
There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.
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