Guided Tours

Semperoper Tickets & Guided Tour

Name: Semperoper Tickets & Guided Tour
Start: 2026-02-28T15:00:00
End: 2026-02-28T15:45:00
Location: Semperoper Dresden

Semperoper and King John statue in Dresden, Germany.

Ornate interior of the Semperoper in Dresden with marble columns and detailed ceiling frescoes.

Guide pointing out features to children in an ornate theater balcony.

Tour group listening to a guide inside the ornate Semperoper, Dresden.

Duration

45 min

Open today

10:00am - 6:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Experience the majesty of Dresden's high Renaissance-style Semperoper on a guided tour, exploring its history, architecture, and unique acoustics.

4.6/5

(633)

Maria

Jan 2026

Verified booking

An extremely interesting tour with a palpable passion for art and history. Answers to all detailed questions were provided. An impressive house and architectural history. The ceiling paintings and elements with columns and gilding in Renaissance style are astonishing in their interplay. Each room has its own specific flair, message, and wow factor. Highly recommended.

Claudia

Jan 2026

Verified booking

An impressive and very interesting tour with great moments to linger over. Our requests were gladly accommodated, so we went right to the top and were able to see and marvel at everything from a bird's eye view, so to speak. Highly recommended.

Lars

Dec 2025

Verified booking

We had a very nice gentleman who explained everything well and incorporated humor so that it was interesting and attention was always kept. Great tour, will gladly recommend. Incidentally, this is how we got the idea to book it.

Embark on a guided tour of one of the world's most prestigious opera houses, the Semperoper, and uncover its rich history.

Dive into the architectural elegance of the Semperoper with an expert guide, discovering ornate rooms, and unique acoustics.

See the 4 panthers on the roof, which honors the household god Dionysius, and see the glamorous auditorium boasting 1,300+ seats.

Choose an English, German, or family-friendly tour, tailored to all ages, and enjoy fascinating stories about the Semperoper in your preferred language.

Fun Fact: Semperoper's unique acoustics, perfected by modern technology, allow every note from the musicians to reach every corner of the auditorium.

Guided tour of Semperoper

Entry to Semperoper

English-speaking guide (as per option selected)

German-speaking guide/guide for families (as per option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Sebastian
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The tour guide spoke very quickly and gave the impression that she was just rattling off her script. €16 per person is too much, especially since you only get to see the public areas of the opera house, which you can see anyway when you visit the opera house.
Astrid
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Admission was somewhat disorganized, but the tour was excellent. Our guide, Astrid, led us through a small part of the opera house with a wealth of background knowledge. Overall, 45 minutes is far too short.
Jürgen
Feb 2026
Verified booking
A really great tour—knowledgeable and super exciting. You learn a lot about the history and special features of the building.
Egon
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Excellent guide through the Semper Opera House—left no questions unanswered—bravissimo!!!!
Frank
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Very impressive tour with lots of historical details and great context.

Discovering Dresden's jewel: Semperoper

Step into the world of grandeur, elegance, and rich history with the guided tour of the Semperoper in Dresden. Beginning at the majestic structure designed in the style of the Italian Renaissance, you'll navigate through meticulously reconstructed ornate rooms, each holding stories of the past. An expert, bilingual guide, proficient in English and German, will accompany you through this journey, recounting tales of the artistic triumphs, and intriguing starry mishaps that this iconic establishment has witnessed. This tour not only takes you through the architectural marvel of the opera house but also lets you experience its world-renowned distinctive acoustics, a secret behind their flawless performances, maintained by a modern technical team, a little-known yet fascinating aspect of the tour.

Semperoper Dresden

Monday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:15pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:15pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:15pm
Thursday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:15pm
Friday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:15pm
Saturday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:15pm
Sunday	Closed

Additional information

Please note that you’ll need to pick up a €3 photo licence at the ticket office before taking pictures during the guided tour.

The venue offers full wheelchair accessibility for your comfort.

Guide dogs are welcome throughout the tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Students with a reduced tickets need to show a valid student ID.

Meeting point

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