Discover one of the most beautiful and culturally significant opera houses in the world, the Semperoper, then tour the lovely old town of Dresden. Enhance your experience with an ice-cream treat.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: German
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Admire the gorgeous architecture of the Opera with its richly decorated interior
Discover the complex history of its unparalleled acoustics in the auditorium
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of baroque in all its splendor
See the Zwinger, Dresden Castle and the world-famous Frauenkirche on Neumarkt
Experience the wonderful ambience of the old town of Dresden

Full description

Take a walking tour of Dresden’s historical Old Town, and go inside the world-famous Semperoper with a local guide. Explore the Semperoper to see its grand Baroque architecture and ornate rooms, reconstructed in the original style.

Head to, walk around Neumarkt, and explore other highlights like the Zwinger, Dresden Royal Palace, and Frauenkirche.

Experience a tour of the Semperoper and discover the rich interiors and beautiful architecture in Italian High Renaissance style, reconstructed according to the original plans. Learn background information about the incredible acoustics in the artfully arranged auditorium. Enjoy a multi-faceted look at this breathtaking opera house and immerse yourself in its rich history. Guided visits to the Semperoper are possible nearly every day when performances or other events are not taking place. Next, soak in the ambiance of Dresden Old Town as you follow your guide to cultural highlights such as the Zwinger, Dresden Castle, Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), and the newly-established Neumarkt. Choose the Summer option for an ice-cream treat during the tour.

Hear about how Dresden worked so hard to reconstruct its historical monuments along the way.

Includes

Entry with tour of the Semperoper
Guided tour of Dresden's old town
Ice cream (If option selected)

Transfers
Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Food and drinks
Luggage or large bags

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4.8 /5

based on 3186 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
4.7/5

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The tour started with the visit at the opera house, which already set high expectations for the rest of the tour . Make sure you’re on time. We were 3minutes later and the tour started without us, with no way for us to get into the opera house. However, an employee came outside to check for any late comers, which was helpful. Overall, the tour lasts 2.5 hours. Be prepared to do a lot of walking and standing. As for the guide, he was very knowledgeable and engaging. Would highly recommend this tour!

September 20, 2020

Great tour

This was a very nice tour. Unlike the usual city tours, we first got to see the Semperoper from the inside, and after a short break, we got to see the rest of the surrounding buildings and historical marks. Most of those historical places are nearby, and it's great to learn about them. The tour guide was very knowledgeable.

July 4, 2019

This tour was lovely and our guide Saskia was very sweet, eloquent and knowledgeable. We got an in-depth view of the opera house and how it was meticulously rebuilt after being destroyed, as well as a tour of the main landmarks and buildings, and walk around the old town. Such a great start of our little trip to Dresden, I recommend it!

June 6, 2019

Dresden: Semperoper and Old Town Tour

Dresden: Semperoper and Old Town Tour

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