Guided Tours

Semperoper Guided Tour for Families

4.8/5(33)

Christian W

Family

Verified booking

Sep 2026

We booked a family tour and thanks to our excellent guide Johannes, our three-year-old son not only made it through, but he also had fun and was able to actively participate. Thanks, Johannes!

Cornelia U

Family

Verified booking

Aug 2026

A truly wonderful experience for the whole family. The tour is designed with children in mind and is presented in a way that’s engaging for all age groups. The guided tour is very informative and offers excellent behind-the-scenes insights into the Semperoper. With our guide, G. Köhler, you could really tell that he loves the Semperoper. His enthusiasm even rubbed off on us, so much so that we managed to snag standing-room-only tickets for the performance that very same evening and saw a wonderful show.

Malgorzata L

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

We had a wonderful guided tour for families with children and highly recommend it. The tour was exciting, varied, and very informative. Our guide shared the history of the Semperoper with great enthusiasm and actively engaged the children throughout. We especially loved that she brought along various props to illustrate the content (for example, a conductor’s baton, ballet shoes, and snowflakes). This brought the tour to life and made it easy for the young visitors to understand. The impressive architecture, the fascinating stories, and the family-friendly design made the visit a special experience.

Axel L

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

A very nice, engaging, and entertaining tour. Worth 5 stars. However, there should be 1–2 minutes set aside for taking photos from in front of the stage to the impressive auditorium. Some visitors weren't able to take any photos due to time constraints. That's why I'm giving it only 4 stars.

Edith J

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

Our female guide was very experienced and had a lot to share. We were seated on the second floor, where we had a great view of the orchestra pit and the stage. She also explained the depth of the stage to us. It was a wonderful tour.

Enjoy an entertaining, family-friendly guided tour of the magnificent Semperoper, which is interesting for both children and adults.

Admire the breathtaking architecture and rich history of the Semperoper with the help of an expert tour guide.

Did you know? The Semperoper has been rebuilt several times and remains a symbol of Dresden's cultural resilience.

Entry to Semperoper

Guided tour of Semperoper

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
Achim B
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very good tour, and the history of the Semperoper was explained wonderfully.
Cornelia U
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
A truly wonderful experience for the whole family. The tour is designed with children in mind and is presented in a way that’s engaging for all age groups. The guided tour is very informative and offers excellent behind-the-scenes insights into the Semperoper. With our guide, G. Köhler, you could really tell that he loves the Semperoper. His enthusiasm even rubbed off on us, so much so that we managed to snag standing-room-only tickets for the performance that very same evening and saw a wonderful show.
Christian W
Family
Verified booking
Sep 2026
We booked a family tour and thanks to our excellent guide Johannes, our three-year-old son not only made it through, but he also had fun and was able to actively participate. Thanks, Johannes!
Malgorzata L
Family
Verified booking
Jul 2026
We had a wonderful guided tour for families with children and highly recommend it. The tour was exciting, varied, and very informative. Our guide shared the history of the Semperoper with great enthusiasm and actively engaged the children throughout. We especially loved that she brought along various props to illustrate the content (for example, a conductor’s baton, ballet shoes, and snowflakes). This brought the tour to life and made it easy for the young visitors to understand. The impressive architecture, the fascinating stories, and the family-friendly design made the visit a special experience.
Jörn D
Group
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Everything was great—very nice, friendly, and lots of interesting information

Discover Dresden’s Semperoper together on a family-friendly guided tour designed for visitors of all ages.

Getting started

Begin your visit at the Semperoper, where families can explore this important Dresden landmark together and ask questions about its history and features.

What to expect

Discover the Semperoper’s history and daily life on a family-friendly guided tour, with opportunities for children and adults to ask questions.

Features

Learn about opera house life: Find out what a typical day looks like in an opera house where a new performance takes place every day.

Discover its history: Learn about the Semperoper’s heritage and explore one of Dresden’s best-known cultural landmarks.

Wrapping up

End your visit with a closer look at the Semperoper’s role in Dresden’s cultural life, with insights for the whole family.

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not permitted inside the venue.

Food and drinks are not allowed during the tour.

Accessibility

The tour is wheelchair accessible.

Guide dogs are very welcome on this tour.

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 is open from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm.

Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before your tour starts to avoid delays.

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