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Combo (Save 5%): Elbe City Sightseeing Cruise + Semperoper Guided Tour

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Elbe City Sightseeing Cruise + Semperoper Guided Tour
Start: 2026-10-28T11:00:00
End: 2026-10-28T12:30:00
Location: Dresden

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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Semperoper English Guided Tour + Elbe Cruise

from ~~Original price€43~~

€40.85

5% off

English-speaking guide for Semperoper
Guided tour of Semperoper with entry
Sightseeing cruise on Elbe River
Round-trip transfers from the pier
Audio commentary in German and English

Semperoper German Guided Tour + Elbe Cruise

from ~~Original price€43~~

€40.85

5% off

German-speaking guide for Semperoper
Guided tour of Semperoper with entry
Sightseeing cruise on Elbe River
Round-trip transfers from the pier
Audio commentary in German and English

4.6/5(1,395)

Vladimir V

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The tour is well organized, well timed and the guide was knowledgable and her english was easy to understand. Opera house is really worth visiting even without a guide but with this lady it was memorable. We payed few euros aditionally for foto licence and it was good decision.

Marlen P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

A guided tour of the Semperoper is highly recommended. The building is gorgeous, and even during its third reconstruction, great love and care went into the details. With all the background information provided, you look at everything much more closely and truly respect the work that went into it.

Jürgen, N

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was simply fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable, was able to explain every detail, and answered every question with precision. In the end, everyone was thrilled, even though the tour ran longer. Thank you very much.

Eirini I

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was really nice experience, we enjoyed a lot the inside of the Opera, the girl who guided us was very kind and imagine that we lived in Dresden 6 years and were never been at the Opera!

Birgit H

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A very good guided tour with detailed information about the history, as well as tips for visiting the opera today. The details about the architectural restoration were especially interesting.

Paul H

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The history and background of the building. The impressive inetroir of the building restored from total disruption. The English speaking guide did a marvelous job.

Dresden's Elbe River cruise is a great way for you and your family to relax and admire its historic riverside landmarks.

See the 131-year-old Loschwitz Bridge aka "Blue Wonder" and three palaces, and learn about them through the audio commentary.

Discover the glamourous opera auditorium in Semperoper with ornate rooms and unique acoustics with an expert English/German-speaking guide.

Observe the magnificent opera house and learn about its tragic past before the bombing at Dresden occurred.

Fun fact: The Semperoper is designed so that every musical note played in the auditorium will reach every corner of it.

Elbe River cruise

1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on Elbe River

Round-trip transfers from the pier

Audio commentary in German and English

Semperoper

Guided tour of Semperoper

English/German-speaking guide (based on option selected)

Entry to Semperoper

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Pier 10 - 20 (between Carolabrücke and Albertbrücke)
Sights covered
Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady)
Zwinger Palace
Loschwitz Bridge
Albrechtsberg Castle
Eckberg Castle
Lingner Palace
Pillnitz Palace

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Jürgen, N
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was simply fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable, was able to explain every detail, and answered every question with precision. In the end, everyone was thrilled, even though the tour ran longer. Thank you very much.
Eirini I
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was really nice experience, we enjoyed a lot the inside of the Opera, the girl who guided us was very kind and imagine that we lived in Dresden 6 years and were never been at the Opera!
Anett G
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour of the Semperoper was very informative and revealed many new and interesting details to us. Our group didn't like that 4 tours were taking place at the same time and that the guides' explanations overlapped, especially in the auditorium. A bit of a shame for older visitors with hearing aids.
Vladimir V
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour is well organized, well timed and the guide was knowledgable and her english was easy to understand. Opera house is really worth visiting even without a guide but with this lady it was memorable. We payed few euros aditionally for foto licence and it was good decision.
Marlen P
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A guided tour of the Semperoper is highly recommended. The building is gorgeous, and even during its third reconstruction, great love and care went into the details. With all the background information provided, you look at everything much more closely and truly respect the work that went into it.

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

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.

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

Pets and guide dogs can tag along for this experience.

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.

`- 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

Board your cruise at Servicestation Terrassenufer - Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt.

Address: Augustusbrücke, Terrassenufer, 01067 Dresden, Germany.

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

Meet your guide at Semperoper Dresden.

Address: Theaterplatz 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany.

Landmark: At the main entrance of the Semperoper. The staff will welcome you inside the building.

Get directions to the Meeting point