Can you visit the Wiener Staatsoper?

Standard Tours From the foyer, the tour takes you up the grand staircase through the state rooms (tea salon, marble hall, Schwindfoyer, Gustav Mahler Hall) to the auditorium (with a view of the stage). Our guided tours are offered in German and English at all times indicated.

Can I tour the Vienna State Opera?

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.

Can you just walk into the Vienna Opera House?

Anyone wishing to get a good look around Vienna's State Opera House has two choices. Either buy a ticket for a performance (cheaper than you think) or take an in-house guided tour.

Can you tour the Hungarian Opera House?

Although reservations can be made for OperaTour visits, risk-takers and spur-of-the-moment type people can also try to join a group at the meeting point in the Opera House entrance hall. Tours are held in a variety of languages and leave at different time slots during the day.

Is there a dress code for Wiener Staatsoper?

Dress code

If you are not sufficiently dressed (e.g. flip-flops, an undershirt as a top or very short shorts), you may be refused admission. Head coverings that obstruct the view of other guests are not permitted.

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Where should I sit at Wiener Staatsoper?

Best seats Vienna opera house – Wiener Staatsoper seating plan. The best seats at the Vienna Opera House are the ones from where you can see a direct view of the stage. The ones in the Parkett area as linked in the Vienna opera house seating plan/Vienna opera house seating chart are considered to be the best seats.

Can I wear jeans to the opera house?

There's no compulsory dress code. Wear what you'll feel comfortable in.

What to wear to Hungarian opera?

There is no official dress code at the Hungarian State Opera, but many of our guests take the opportunity to dress elegantly for their visit to the opera out of respect for the theatre and other audience members.

What are the best seats at the Hungarian State Opera House?

The first floor seats are great, but try to get the ones in the center as you will get a much better view (boxes 7 – 10 are the best). While if you get a seat at the orchestra level, try to sit in the first 5 central rows.

What is the most beautiful opera house in Vienna?

The Staatsoper

The house on Vienna's Ringstrassen boulevard has the biggest budget and the best-looking building of the city's opera venues, and it hosts — surprise!

Can you go in the opera house without a tour?

Can we get inside the Sydney Opera House? The only way to get inside the Sydney Opera House is on a scheduled tour or if you have purchased a ticket to a performance or event in one of the many performance spaces.

Can you visit the Musikverein?

One of the most beautiful concert halls in the world

Of course, the best way to get to know the Musikverein is to attend a concert. But the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien also opens its prestigious building for tours.

Is the Vienna State Opera tour worth it?

Well worth the €7 fee for a guided tour. The Vienna Staatsoper is a magnificent and very large building, with an interesting history. Unusually, it puts on a different performance every evening (except the closed season of July and August), which entails vast amounts of work in changing the sets, etc.

Which opera should I go to in Vienna?

Vienna State Opera is considered one of the best opera houses in the world. Vienna Volksoper and Theater an der Wien are other smaller opera houses in Vienna.

Where is the Phantom of the Opera in Vienna?

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Andrew Lloyd Webber's world famous musical "The Phantom of the Opera" returns to Vienna. The spectacular new production is now at the Raimund Theater.

Can I bring a water bottle into the Opera House?

Please note food and drink are permitted inside the foyers, but only bottled water in the venues.

Do you have to wear black to the opera?

Men wear black tie (tuxedo, preferably in a traditional style) or white tie and tails to an Opening Night. On other opera nights, black tie or a dark suit is appropriate. Women can choose long or short elegant gowns, but long is considered more formal. Ensembles are often accessorized with gloves.

Can I wear trainers to the Royal Opera House?

There is no dress code for the Royal Opera House, simply wear what you feel comfortable in. Some people enjoy dressing up to visit the Royal Opera House. However, people also come straight from the office or from a day out in Covent Garden. Jeans or a suit, trainers or heels — the dress code is entirely up to you.

Do you just sit down at restaurants in Vienna?

The vast majority of cafés, bars and restaurants in Vienna are table service only. Often even those that look like you should order at the bar. And often even those that look like British pubs.

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How much does it cost to go to the opera in Vienna?

The tickets currently cost: €13 for the Balkon area. €15 for the Galerie area. €18 for the wonderful Parterre area.

What is the most famous concert hall in Vienna?

Home to the world-famous Golden Hall, the Musikverein is one of the most acoustically perfect concert venues globally. The Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert takes place here, offering an unparalleled setting to experience Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms performed by world-class musicians.

Can you walk the Ringstrasse in Vienna?

Part 3 of my suggested self-guided walking tour of Vienna leaves the Hofburg and wanders along a section of the giant Ringstrassen boulevard with its parks, museums, and important civic buildings. Continue reading for route info, special tips, and details on the main locations you walk past.

Can you visit Schönbrunn Palace without a tour?

Many people simply wander around the (free) garden and park areas and take a palace tour. The staterooms (possibly the most popular tourist activity in Vienna) form the centrepiece of the Schönbrunn complex and require both a tour ticket and a time slot to view.