Vienna State Opera – guided tours

Majestically gracing the Ring Boulevard, the Vienna State Opera is indisputably one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world. Built in 1869 to plans by architects August Sicard von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll, and reopened in 1955 following devastation in World War II, it offers its international audiences top-caliber music theater on some 300 days a year.

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 through the ceremonial rooms (Teesalon, Marmorsaal, Schwindfoyer, Gustav-Mahler-Saal) to the auditorium with a view of the stage.

Guided tour dates, languages

On the website of the Vienna State Opera, you’ll find the times at which the tours in German, English and Spanish are offered. Dates for tours in Italian, French, Russian and Japanese can be requested by using the contact details shown.

Registration

Registration is not required for individuals, who can simply report to the entrance 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to commence. Groups contact the Vienna State Opera in advance, please.

Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)

Opernring 2, 1010 Wien
www.wiener-staatsoper.at

+43 1 514 44 2250 (Information)
+43 1 513 1 513 (Tickets (credit card))

Accessibility
- Side entrance
  - 2 Steps (Swinging doors 87 cm wide )
    Side entrance on right under the arcades on Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz. From side entrance, access to elevator via inclined elevator (stairlift) in lobby.
- Car parks Main entrance
  - Parking spaces for people with disabilities
    Operngasse, Opernring intersection
- Elevator available
  - 95 cm wide and 140 cm low , Door 80 cm wide
- Further information
  - Seeing eye dogs allowed
  - 22 Wheelchair spaces available (4 in the stalls/orchestra, 18 seats in the gallery as needed)
  - Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
- Special offers for people with disabilities
  Tours in ten languages, prior notification for wheelchair users necessary (Tel. +43 1 514 44–2606). Language display.
- Comments
  Portable ramps available for steps inside building.
  To reserve wheelchair and companion seats for performances, tel. +43 1 514 44-2653 (Mo-Fri, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm)