Vienna State Opera – guided tours
A peek behind the scenes of the Vienna State Opera, the world’s biggest repertory theater, reveals lots of things that are otherwise hidden from evening opera-goers. A tour provides lots of interesting information about the history, architecture and running of the Opera House.
From the foyer, the tour ascends the Grand Staircase and then through the ceremonial rooms (Teesalon, Marmorsaal, Schwindfoyer, Gustav-Mahler-Saal) to the auditorium with a view of the stage. Images that the whole world knows: The stalls transform once a year into a ballroom for the Vienna Opera Ball. Normally, the Viennese audience listens in from the tiers of seating.
Guided tour dates, languages
On the website of the Vienna State Opera, you'll find the times at which the tours are offered (held at least in German and English). For dates of tours in other languages, please inquire directly at the contact details shown.
Guided tour times, languages, reservation
You can find all the information you need on the Vienna State Opera website: Guided tours are offered in German and English at all the times listed. Guided tours in French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese are only offered at certain times.
Tickets for the guided tours can only be purchased in the ticket shop or 30 minutes before the start of the tour at the ticket office (entrance on the corner of Opernring/Operngasse). Please note that only the remaining spots on a tour are available to buy at the venue. Online booking is recommended.
Groups contact the Vienna State Opera in advance, please.
- Opernring 2, 1010 Wien
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+43 1 514 44 2250 (Information)
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+43 1 513 1 513 (Tickets (credit card))
- http://www.wiener-staatsoper.at
Accessibility
2 Steps (Swinging doors 87 cm wide)
Parking spaces for people with disabilities
Operngasse, Opernring intersection
Seeing eye dogs allowed
22 Wheelchair spaces available (4 in the stalls/orchestra, 18 seats in the gallery as needed)
Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
Tours in ten languages, prior notification for wheelchair users necessary (Tel. +43 1 514 44–2606). Language display.
Unfortunately, due to the historical nature of the building, the Vienna State Opera does not offer ideal conditions for accessibility. Nevertheless, it is important to us to make the performance as smooth as possible for visitors with limited mobility.
All of our seats are accessible by elevator, and accessible restrooms are also available. You can find all details and information at:
https://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/en/accessibility/
