Vienna State Opera

The State Opera opened in 1869 as one of the first buildings on the Ringstrasse and is among the busiest opera houses in the world. The standard tour starts in the foyer, climbs the grand staircase, passes through the state rooms and ends in the auditorium. Guides also explain how the house runs from day to day. There is a separate children's tour, and a backstage tour on a few Sundays.

What to look for

• The grand staircase
• The state rooms
• The auditorium
• The foyer and the Ringstrasse facade

Opening hours

Hours not confirmed. Check the official site.

There are no fixed daily opening hours for visitors. Tours run on listed dates only, and the opera publishes the dates for the next month around the middle of the current month.

Source: Wiener Staatsoper, checked October 5, 2026

Tickets and booking

Adult ticket €18. The price is for the standard tour for an adult. Children, people under 27 and seniors have a reduced price, and children under 6 are free.

Tours are sold by date and time, so pick a slot on the official tour calendar and buy it online. Dates for the following month appear around the middle of each month, so check again if nothing suits.

Getting there

Karlsplatz station on the U1, U2 and U4 lines is a two minute walk, and trams stop in front of the house on the Ring.

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Tip

If the dates do not fit your plans, buy a standing place for an evening performance instead, which is sold shortly before the show.