23.11.2025-04.07.2026
Backstage Tour in English Language
Opera House Tour
16:00 - 17:30
Führung
16:00 - 17:30
Führung
16:00 - 17:30
Führung
Take a look behind the scenes of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein!
Please note that the theatre guide will only lead the group in English Language.
On an opera house tour, we show you places that are usually hidden from our visitors: from the understage machinery to the side and back stages and to our huge costume collection.
The insights we can give you into opera house business depend on the current rehearsal schedule.
The insights we can give you into opera house business depend on the current rehearsal schedule.
Opernhaus Düsseldorf is a historic building. It is not barrier-free, especially in the backstage area. Participants in our opera house tours should be mobile. Please be prepared to walk some distances without a seat. Several floors can only be reached via stairs (without a lift). Thank you for your understanding.
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The instructions of the theatre guides must be followed at all times.
For your own safety, you are not allowed to leave the group or wander around the Opera House on your own initiative.
If children are present during a guided tour, the official chaperones are responsible for supervising them. They are responsible for ensuring that the children follow the instructions of the theatre guides.
If the safety instructions of our staff are disregarded, the tour may be cancelled without refund. In the event of misconduct and/or disturbances by individual persons, our theatre guide may also expel them from the premises during the tour.
Accessibility
Please note that our tours are not barrier-free due to the structural and historical conditions. It is therefore unfortunately not possible to bring prams, wheelchairs and walkers.
Clothing / Wardrobe
Please wear sturdy, comfortable shoes (flip-flops and high heels are not suitable).
Clothes/backpacks can be left at the cloakroom free of charge. No liability is assumed for clothing and valuables. Please therefore carry valuables with you.
Accidents / Emergencies / Evacuation
In the event of accidents or injuries, please inform your theatre guide immediately. Our staff are trained to deal with such situations and know the locations of the first aid boxes, defibrillators and fire alarms in the building.
If an alarm is triggered inside the building, please follow the instructions of your theatre guide and leave the building as quickly as possible.
Declaration of consent
By purchasing a ticket and taking part in one of our guided tours, you confirm that you agree to the rules listed and will abide by them.
The instructions of the theatre guides must be followed at all times.
For your own safety, you are not allowed to leave the group or wander around the Opera House on your own initiative.
If children are present during a guided tour, the official chaperones are responsible for supervising them. They are responsible for ensuring that the children follow the instructions of the theatre guides.
If the safety instructions of our staff are disregarded, the tour may be cancelled without refund. In the event of misconduct and/or disturbances by individual persons, our theatre guide may also expel them from the premises during the tour.
Accessibility
Please note that our tours are not barrier-free due to the structural and historical conditions. It is therefore unfortunately not possible to bring prams, wheelchairs and walkers.
Clothing / Wardrobe
Please wear sturdy, comfortable shoes (flip-flops and high heels are not suitable).
Clothes/backpacks can be left at the cloakroom free of charge. No liability is assumed for clothing and valuables. Please therefore carry valuables with you.
Accidents / Emergencies / Evacuation
In the event of accidents or injuries, please inform your theatre guide immediately. Our staff are trained to deal with such situations and know the locations of the first aid boxes, defibrillators and fire alarms in the building.
If an alarm is triggered inside the building, please follow the instructions of your theatre guide and leave the building as quickly as possible.
Declaration of consent
By purchasing a ticket and taking part in one of our guided tours, you confirm that you agree to the rules listed and will abide by them.
A selfie in the foyer or a group photo on stage? Sure, this is allowed. We are also happy about the linking of our channels on social media!
Picture, video and audio recordings of our staff and artists are not permitted. This also applies if they are only in the background to the motif you have chosen.
We are obliged to protect the personal rights of our employees and artists.
Please also follow the separate instructions of our opera house guides regarding the respective stage sets. Photography is also not permitted during new productions and premieres.
Thank you for your understanding.
Picture, video and audio recordings of our staff and artists are not permitted. This also applies if they are only in the background to the motif you have chosen.
We are obliged to protect the personal rights of our employees and artists.
Please also follow the separate instructions of our opera house guides regarding the respective stage sets. Photography is also not permitted during new productions and premieres.
Thank you for your understanding.