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Combo (Save 5%): Elbe River Sightseeing Cruise from Dresden + Semperoper Guided Tour

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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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Semperoper English Guided Tour + Elbe Cruise

€39

€37.05

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English-speaking guide for Semperoper
Entry to Semperoper
1.5-hour sightseeing cruise in Elbe River
Audio commentary/guide in German and English
Round-trip transfers from the pier

Semperoper German Guided Tour + Elbe Cruise

€39

€37.05

Save 5%

German-speaking guide for Semperoper
Entry to Semperoper
1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on Elbe River
Audio commentary/guide in German and English
Round-trip transfers from the pier

Highlights

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’ among the 4 bridges, and 3 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 magnificence of this 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.

Inclusions

Elbe River cruise

1.5-hour sightseeing cruise on Elbe River
Round-trip transfers from the pier
Audio commentary/guide in German and English

Semperoper

Guided tour of Semperoper
English/German-speaking guide (based on option selected)
Entry to Semperoper

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Katalin

4/5

Jul, 2024

It was wonderful to see the opera when it wasn't full. It was a special privilege to see the stage open. We also learned many interesting facts about the architecture. Photos only with photo pass!

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Renate

5/5

Jul, 2024

The tour was very informative and the woman who gave us the tour on July 7 at 11:30 was excellent! I've never had such an entertaining and amusing tour before. Thank you very much!

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Patrick

5/5

Jul, 2024

The guide (Mr. Berger?) had an incredible amount of insider information. He made me want to go back and see a performance.

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Birgit

5/5

Jun, 2024

To say it in advance: The tour was great. However, it did not take place on Monday as booked, but today (Tuesday, June 12) at 15:15. At the Semperoper yesterday they were surprised that we had a booking for Monday at 15:45, when the last tour took place at 15:15 due to the evening event. It is a mystery to me how something like this can happen, because the calendar of events has surely been known for months and it would only be logical to adapt your booking mask to this calendar of events. I would have expected you to inform me about this. Instead, we waited and I then tried to clarify the matter myself. In the end, a very nice member of staff took care of our problem and made it possible for us to take part in a guided tour today. In the interests of your customers and your own interests, I wish you better luck in the future. Yours sincerely B. Möller

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Ingo

5/5

Jun, 2024

The tour was very informative, appropriate to the dignity of the house and yet conducted in a very pleasant and uncomplicated manner

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Your experience

Discover the historical beauties of Dresden with this budget-friendly combo that takes you on the Elbe River and also 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, where lavish parties were once hosted. Marvel at the trio 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 to admire.

Semperoper

Deep dive 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. Get to learn about why the performances are so flawless and how they are designed to reach every corner of the room.

Operating hours

Semperoper Dresden

Monday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:15 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:15 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:15 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:15 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:15 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 04:15 PM
Sunday	Closed

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

`- 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.

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