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Cruise along the Elbe River to learn of Dresden's past and enjoy a guided tour of the Renaissance-style Semperoper with this cost-saving combo tour.
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Kerstin
Hildebrand,
Gerd
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Dresden's Elbe River cruise is a great way for you and your family to relax and admire its historic riverside landmarks.
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See the 131-year-old Loschwitz Bridge aka "Blue Wonder" and three palaces, and learn about them through the audio commentary.
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Discover the glamourous opera auditorium in Semperoper with ornate rooms and unique acoustics with an expert English/German-speaking guide.
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Observe the magnificent opera house and learn about its tragic past before the bombing at Dresden occurred.
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Fun fact: The Semperoper is designed so that every musical note played in the auditorium will reach every corner of it.
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Elbe River cruise
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1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on Elbe River
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Round-trip transfers from the pier
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Audio commentary in German and English
Semperoper
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Guided tour of Semperoper
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English/German-speaking guide (based on option selected)
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Entry to Semperoper
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from Austria, United States, Czech Republic and over 12 countries have loved this experience
Marcel
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Service and quiet atmosphere on board. View of the castles and other sights, as well as the explanation.
David
Jul, 2025Verified booking
I never would have booked, had I known how far ship was from Altstadt, made worse by the construction. Also, it was boring, not much to see except open fields.
Kerstin
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The service was very friendly. It was like a city tour on the water, very informative. The explanations about the ship were very interesting and you had an insight into the engine room, which made the narrative even clearer. Very nice!Rüdiger
Jul, 2025Verified booking
A guided tour by a very well-presented presenter with lots of good information about the history of the house from its origins to the present day. Impressive information about the renovation in the present day.Hildebrand,
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The tour was very informative and entertaining. The lady who led the tour was very friendly and approachable. She answered all the questions and even went over the 45 minutes. Like everything else in Dresden, I found the Semper Opera House impressive.
Discover the historical beauties of Dresden with this budget-friendly combo that takes you on the Elbe River and Dresden's jewel, Semperoper.
Elbe River cruise
Start your journey at Dresden's Old Town, Terrassenufer, and hop on the cruise to see the city's iconic bridges, palaces, and history. Sail under the majestic "Blue Wonder", the Loschwitz Bridge. You will also pass by the Lingner Palace where you can peek into the well-mowed gardens, the site of lavish parties once upon a time. Marvel at the trio of castles, majestically built with huge towers, perched on the rocks. On your way back you will come across the Wasserwerk Saloppe, a water tower disguised as a Venetian palazzo, a charming site.
Semperoper
Dive deep into history and heritage and learn about Semperoper, the jewel of Dresden from your guide. Walk through its ornate rooms, reconstructed to perfection after the bombing in 1945. This tour takes you through the elaborate opera house and allows you to experience its well-renowned acoustics, maintained by a modern technical team. Learn why the performances are so flawless and how they are designed to reach every corner of the room.
What to bring
Elbe River cruise
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Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
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Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
What's not allowed
Elbe River cruise
- Keep in mind smoking is not allowed on this experience.
Accessibility
Elbe River cruise and Semperoper
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Pets and guide dogs can tag along for this experience.
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This experience is accessible by wheelchair/strollers.
Additional information
Elbe River cruise
- Cruise schedules are subject to change or be canceled in case of extremely high or low water levels.
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`- Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
- Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID. Students must show a valid student ID.
Ticket redemption points
Elbe River Sightseeing Cruise from Dresden
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Board your cruise at Servicestation Terrassenufer - Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt.
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Address: Augustusbrücke, Terrassenufer, 01067 Dresden, Germany.
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Landmark: Please take a look at our timetable next to the ticket office where you can find the correct pier at which the tour will start. All piers are reachable in about 5 minutes.
Get directions to the Boarding point
Semperoper Guided Tour
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Meet your guide at Semperoper Dresden.
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Address: Theaterplatz 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany.
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Landmark: At the main entrance of the Semperoper. The staff will welcome you inside the building.
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