New Green Vault & Semperoper: Guided Tour

Tour an opulent princely court from the 18th century and a famous opera house

★ 4.7 · 46 ratings2 hr 30 min

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Historic building with ornate architecture, large arched windows, and a central statue set in a spacious plaza under a clear blue sky.

A grand theater with a packed audience, ornate balconies, and a large chandelier, all facing a stage with closed red curtains.

An ornate golden tea set is displayed in front of a large framed portrait of a man in 18th-century attire.

People in front of the entrance to Grünes Gewölbe, a building with large windows and a sign above an arched doorway.

A woman holding a microphone smiles at another person in an outdoor setting, with blurred people and buildings in the background.

Duration2 hr 30 min

LocationDresden

The experience

Tour an opulent princely court from the 18th century and a famous opera house

A cherry stone carved with 185 human faces, a golden coffee set, and royal treasures – see it all on a guided tour of Dresden Castle's New Green Vault. Immerse yourself in Saxony's splendor inside a princely court of the 18th century!

After browsing all the sparkling wealth and 400-year-old European handicrafts, carry on to Dresden's opera house, the Semperoper. Explore four tiers of sculptures, jewels, paintings and reliefs of famous musicians and actors. It's history, with added fun.

What’s included

Entry to the New Green Vault & Semperoper
German-speaking guide who provides some information in English
Audio guide in English

Where to go

Dresden Castle

Taschenberg 2

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Berlin

Before you book

Important visitor information

Before purchase

Children under 17 can join for free

The tour is in German, with the guide providing bits of information in English

How to use

Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point

The meeting point is at the Residenzschloss Dresden, by the Georgbrunnen in the small castle courtyard (meeting point B of the castle), near the entrance to the museum shop

Your guide will be holding a sign that says 'Glanzlichter Dresdens'

The tour starts at 13:30. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the starting time

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