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Sydney Tower Eye Observation DeckvsSydney Opera House
Sydney Tower Eye and Skywalk and Sydney Opera House are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Sydney Opera House ranks significantly better than Sydney Tower Eye and Skywalk. Sydney Opera House ranks #1 in Sydney with praise from 9 publications such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
100 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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Fodor's "Short of taking a scenic flight, a visit to the top of this 309-meter (1,000 foot) golden-turret-topped spike is the best way to see Sydney's spectacular layout." Full review
Concierge "It's been dominating the skyline for a quarter of a century, as both the highest point in the city and the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere."
Frommer's "This addition to the Sydney thrill scene is a heart-stopping experience that is definitely not for people who are scared of heights." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"View Sydney in all its breathtaking glory from Sydney Tower Eye and the Observation Deck." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Take an elevator to get to this bird’s-eye-viewing deck. It’s the perfect perch for catching a glimpse of the planes as they take off and land." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Skywalk, part of the Sydney Tower, is the highest open-air attraction in the city." Full review
Time Out "Sydney Tower provides a panoramic 360-degree view from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west." Full review
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The Skywalk... awesome day or night, but keep an eye on the sky.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Topping out at 309m, Sydney Tower is the highest building in Sydney." Full review
The Telegraph "The 360-degree views stretch west to the Blue Mountains, north across the Harbour Bridge, east along the headlands and out to the Pacific Ocean, and south to the shores of historic Botany Bay." Full review
Sydney Opera House Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Bennelong Point Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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Fodor's "Sydney's most famous landmark (listed as a World Heritage site in 2007) had such a long and troubled construction phase that it's almost a miracle that the building was ever completed." Full review
Concierge "A cutting-edge array of musical and dance performances are on view at the six indoor theaters."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Overcome with admiration for the Sydney Opera House, notable architect Louis Kahn said, ‘The sun did not know how beautiful its light was until it was reflected off this building.’." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Sydney Opera House and its signature silhouette symbolizes modern Australia." Full review
Afar Magazine "If possible, grab tickets to see the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Opera Australia, Sydney Symphony Orchestra or The Australian Ballet." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"After a difficult start it became the emblematic monument for an entire country, and a cultural mecca." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Don’t let the name fool you—there’s a lot more than just arias going on under the swooping, cantilevered roofs of Australia’s most famous architectural landmark." Full review
The Telegraph "Perched at the very end of Bennelong Point is Australia’s most recognizable building and she won’t disappoint you." Full review
i
Whenever I come to see a show, I make sure to arrive early, get some dumplings and rice paper rolls from Miss Chu, a chilled glass of Riesling from the Opera Bar, and perch myself along the harbour’s edge, with The Bridge to my left and The House to my right.
Travel + Leisure "This stunning building is home to classical music, theater, dance, and opera performances as well as indoor and outdoor dining"
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
Frommer's "Only a handful of buildings around the world are as architecturally and culturally significant as the Sydney Opera House." Full review
