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

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Elbe River Sightseeing Cruise from Dresden + Semperoper Guided Tour
Start: 2024-12-23T13:00:00
End: 2024-12-23T13:45:00
Location: Dresden

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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

from €39

€37.05

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

Semperoper German Guided Tour + Elbe Cruise

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€37.05

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

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" 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.

Inclusions

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

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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354 ratings

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Brigitte

5/5

Dec, 2024

The detailed and very humorously conveyed information about the history of the building. The overall package was just right. Thank you

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Regina

5/5

Nov, 2024

Mr. Noack made the tour of the Semperoper very entertaining with lots of interesting and funny information. I and my companion enjoyed it very much.

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Gerd

5/5

Oct, 2024

The lady (unfortunately I can't remember her name) gave a great and very informative tour. I could have listened for a few more hours.

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Mariko

4/5

Oct, 2024

The view was nice from the boat. Great to see the scenery along the river. The commentary was difficult to hear from the upper deck.

Angela

3/5

Oct, 2024

The experience itself was nice, but the problem was that we were at the Terrassenufer half an hour beforehand, but nobody told us that we had to take the shuttle bus 20 minutes beforehand and that we had to get to the Kurländerpalais first. Of course, the bus was already gone when we got there and we had to rebook with their partner, the Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt, for a later date at 1 pm. It's a good thing they were so accommodating because otherwise the ticket would have expired. It's a pity and sad that the email from Headout only mentioned Terrassenufer as the meeting point, not that you have to take a shuttle bus to get to the start of the Elbe cruise. Because you should have known that, as the Carola Bridge has been collapsed for some time and you therefore have to take the shuttle bus around the city to get to the starting point of the Elbe trip. This information would have been important, because then we would have gone straight to the shuttle bus and could have made the trip we had actually booked at 11am. Kind regards Angela Maier

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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 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.

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.

Get directions to the Meeting point