Old Opera House (Alte Oper) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Old Opera House. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Frankfurt Impressions Express - Highlights and Hidden Gems

• Frankfurt: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

• Amazing Walking Frankfurt with a Local Guide

• Explore Frankfurt in 60 Minutes with a Local

• Frankfurt Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide

The easiest way to visit the Old Opera House is simply to attend a performance (prices vary by show); the opera house hosts a bustling and diverse calendar, with options regularly in English. Tours are available to the public on select days—typically Tuesdays and Thursdays—and tickets cost €10 for adults.

Yes, the Old Opera House is worth visiting. For starters, it's a city icon: Neo-Renaissance architecture has made it quite an unmistakable landmark. On the inside, expect a world-class music hall. But beyond that, it sits on the Opernplatz, a nice spot to people-watch, sit at a café, or take photos by the fountain.

Per one customer who booked the Frankfurt Impressions Express - Highlights and Hidden Gems, "This tour was a wonderful history lesson, lovely authentic lunch, great views and photo ops, and a close-up look at modern-day Frankfurt. Time well spent on a short trip!

Yes. The Alte Opera offers volunteer-run guided tours that take the public backstage through the historic theater. You can see rooms otherwise kept off-limits, from the stage manager’s workplace to the area where grand pianos are stored. The opera house exterior is also featured on standard Frankfurt walking tours.

That depends. The guided tour that the Old Opera House offers typically takes about 1.5 hours. Otherwise, one of the best ways to visit the elegant 19th-century interior is by attending a performance. Lunchtime concerts are the shortest option; evening jazz shows or cultural events might last anywhere from two to three hours.

Yes—mostly. The 1.5-hour guided tour is only appropriate for children over 10 years old. But the opera house also offers programming for younger kids, including infants and toddlers. Check the calendar for concerts and special workshops.

Yes and no. Recording of any kind is strictly forbidden during concerts and other performances. From the outside, many visitors photograph the building’s ornate neoclassical facade (a reconstruction, due to bombing having destroyed the original). Ask your guide for permission to take photographs during the tour.

There’s no strict dress code. Whether you prefer to dress to the nines or wear jeans is up to you. That said, most people prefer to dress elegantly, whatever that means to them, though styles also change depending on the season and type of event.

Yes. The guided tour is only offered to the public during select dates throughout the year, so slots book up quickly. You can make a reservation online, but expect to pay a small booking fee. Tickets for concerts and cultural events should also be purchased in advance.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Old Opera House. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Frankfurt:

• Baden-Baden

• Römerberg Square

• Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

• St. Paul's Church

• Black Forest

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Frankfurt.