See the Hamburg State Opera House (Staatsoper Hamburg) like never before and learn all about the history, secrets and glory behind one of the most culturally relevant buildings in Hamburg. This special English guided tour will take visitors backstage, through the workshops, prop room and rehearsal rooms, before ending on the main stage.

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Go behind the scenes of the Hamburg State Opera 

During this special English-speaking tour you will have the chance to learn a number of interesting facts about the history of Hamburg’s famous opera house at Dammtorstraße. 

The tour, which lasts approximately two hours, takes visitors behind the scenes of the Hamburg State Opera house, inviting them to view its many workshops, where costumes and sets are made, as well as the rehearsal stage, where productions are staged beforehand. Examine the different props used in productions in the property room and enjoy a unique view never seen by the audience - looking back at the auditorium from the main stage.

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Learn about the historical and present-day Staatsoper Hamburg

The first public open house in Germany was actually established in Hamburg in 1678, and since then opera and theatre have been an important part of the city’s cultural pull, with Hamburg hosting several events each year. 

Did you know that the first stone for the former Stadttheater, located on the site of the present-day Staatsoper was laid in 1826? Unfortunately, this structure and neighbouring buildings were destroyed during an air raid in 1943 during WWII. It was rebuilt following the end of the war and the present-day Staatsoper officially opened its doors on October 15, 1955, with Mozart's Die Zauberflöte.

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Book your spot now!

Be sure you secure your spot in this special English guided tour now, before places run out! For more details on the State Opera House, including which productions are currently running, and to book your tickets, head to the Staatsoper Hamburg website.

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