Old Opera House (Alte Oper) Tours and Activities

Inaugurated in 1880 Frankfurt’s Old Opera House (Alte Oper) was among Germany’s elite opera houses during its 20th-century heyday, but by 1951 the building had been badly damaged by fire and a new Opera house had sprung up to take its place. Further damage was sustained throughout the war years and it wasn’t until 1981 that the Old Opera House, saved from demolition by a public petition, was reconstructed and reopened.
With its exteriors and entrance hall restored to reflect the Renaissance design of original architect Richard Lucae, the Old Opera House is now serving out its days as a magnificent concert hall and congress center. After being fated with the post-war nickname of ‘Germany’s most beautiful ruin’, the modern Alte Oper complex is now one of the city’s leading concert venues, hosting around 300 classical and popular music events throughout the year and drawing many additional visitors to its atmospheric onsite café.
Address: Konzert- und Kongresszentrum GmbH Opernplatz, Frankfurt 60313, Germany
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Frankfurt Impressions Express
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Discover Frankfurt's must see attractions and the historical “Römer" on a guided tour with your local Driver.
Especially if you have a certain amount of time. There is no better way to explore the city.
Just get in the sedan at the airport and enjoy. Your Driver will help you to save time and money. Leave your luggage in the car without needing to carry.
After your Frankfurt Sightseeing trip your guide and Driver is going to bring you back to the airport.
No extra costs ! This is a round trip with Sightseeing program !
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$147.34
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Frankfurt on Foot Daily Walking Tour in English
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We are the #1 tour in Frankfurt for a reason. Our native Engish-speaking guides always try to make your tour memorable with unique tidbits of Frankfurt history as well as being passionate about showing you this beautiful city. We believe the only way to see Frankfurt is on foot where you can enter buildings and see where history was made. We show you places the tour buses can't. There is no reason to book this tour ahead of time, you can just show up at our meeting point and pay cash on the day of the tour. It will cost you less than booking ahead.
It is an easy walk, with comfort breaks, snack break, and is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Private tours, group tours, and layover tours available by request when you visit our website and we answer emails promptly.
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$20.70
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$20.70
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Frankfurt Express Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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Frankfurt ranks among Germany’s most important cities, with historic buildings and interesting landmarks round every corner—but hitting the highlights on foot takes time and effort. This 24-hour circular hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket puts Frankfurt at your feet. Spin through the city in comfort with your audio-guide, and gain insight into centuries of German history. Reach top attractions such as Paulskirche and the Senckenberg Museum, and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace.
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$21.23
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Discover Frankfurt with our unique E-Bikes
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Get an extra push of power with an electric-powered bicycle during an attraction-packed cycling tour of Frankfurt. Special e-bikes allow you to cover more sights in less time, without wearing yourself out. Choose from multiple itineraries, including a city tour, a ride through the lush Green Belt in the heart of RheinMain Regional Park, and a trip through the city’s surrounding apple orchards.
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Frankfurt Skyline Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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Frankfurt is home to a great number of landmarks and attractions, but getting around the city on foot takes time and effort. With this 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket, spin through the city in comfort and enjoy fine views along the banks of the Main River. Hit sites of interest including the Hauptwache and the Senckenberg Museum with ease, and enjoy the freedom to explore Frankfurt at your own pace.
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$24.98
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Frankfurt Layover Private Sightseeing Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transport
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Discover top attractions in Frankfurt on this private 5-hour Frankfurt Airport layover sightseeing tour with round-trip airport transport. Cross the River Main with your private guide and gaze over the famous Museum Embankment. Stroll along the cobbled streets of Old Sachsenhausen and see the New Opera House, Hauptwache and Goethe House. Admire towering skyscrapers in the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Explore the Westend district, home to the Eschenheimer Tower, the Old Opera House and Senckenberg Museum. Marvel at the medieval Römer and Frankfurt Cathedral, and visit the bustling Market Hall.
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$269.23
Price varies by group size
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$269.23
Price varies by group size

Frankfurt - Private tour with Licensed guide
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Make the most of your time in Frankfurt—and see the city’s top highlights—all in a single tour. Pick from multiple daily tour times, and meet your private guide in the city center. Then, set off on foot. You’ll learn about the cosmopolitan city’s history, and will explore landmarks like the 15th-century Haus Wertheym, the Frankfurt Cathedral, the Olde Opera House, the Goethe House, and more.
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$379.26
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$379.26
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Private Tour: Frankfurt City Highlights
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Discover top landmarks and famous sites in one of Germany’s most vibrant cities on this private 2.5-hour Frankfurt city highlights tour. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle and discover city attractions such as the medieval Römer, St Paul’s Church and Frankfurt Cathedral. Head into Old Sachsenhausen with your private guide, where locals enjoy coffee in buzzing cafes. Cross the Main River toward the Old Opera House and Hauptwache. Learn of 18th-century poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe at Goethe House and admire soaring skyscrapers at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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$184.96
Price varies by group size
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$184.96
Price varies by group size

Photogenic Frankfurt with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private Local.
Come with me to discover the city of Frankfurt through your camera lens!
Join me on this short city walk for the unique opportunity to get to know the city from an insider’s point of view and take stunning pictures of it at the same time!
Our walk will take us from the old town to Main Tower. While you use your camera to capture the beauty of Frankfurt, you will also get to discover local spots and hidden gems that a typical tourist tour won’t show you.
Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Frankfurt and all the unique beauty it has to offer! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures!
You cannot leave Frankfurt before having capture the beauty of its old and new buildings as well as from the famous skyline!
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$46.20
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$46.20

Architectural Walk of Frankfurt with a Local - See the Skyline!
This Experience is provided by a private local.
Discover the most impressive buildings in Frankfurt and learn about each one and its characteristics in this invigorating architectural walk.
Join me on this adventure to discover the beauty and unique characteristics of the city’s most significant buildings and find out a bit more about the local culture in Germany from my own perspective!
During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture, while also learning about the way in which this has changed over the years with the city becoming more modern while still keeping its unique character.
You cannot leave the city before getting to know everything about the skyline from Frankfurt.
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$67.43
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$67.43

Discover Frankfurt in 60 Minutes with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private Local.
You only have an hour to fall in love with Frankfurt? Challenge accepted!
Discover Frankfurt during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle, and the modern transformation of the city.
We will meet at the train station and go on our stroll from there :-)
Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local.
Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Frankfurt special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit.
This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!
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$33.72
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$33.72

Amazing walking Frankfurt with a local guide
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During our tour Frankfurt, will surprise you with an unusual harmony for the bustling metropolis. You will be inspired how this financial citadel of European trade, with a thousand-year history, successfully combines culture and business, medieval flavor intricate German frame houses and jungle skyscrapers "Bankfurt". And in the heart of the city, on the beautiful Roemer square, with its polyphony in all the languages of the world and Italian palazzos next to modern urbanism, you will again feel the connection of times and eras of this ancient and young city with the Metropolitan scale.
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$235.99
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$235.99
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Best of Frankfurt with a licensed guide
Frankfurt is a pleasant city, a mix of medieval, baroque and modern buildings. This German city will astonish you during this tour by all the wonders it contains. You will have the chance to visit the Römer, a medieval city hall, and of course the great Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew. You will wonder by the food market stalls and have the chance to eat local food as well as discovering the Iron Bridge. Your path will lead you to the Städel Art Museum, the EuroTower, the cute Goethe House and the St Paul's Church.
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$398.23
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$398.23
per group

The Instagrammable Places of Frankfurt with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private Local.
If you want to spice up your instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels, then you are at the right place!
Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Frankfurt and guide you with some useful tips to take good pictures from your phone or camera!
Of course while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places (like the Main Tower or the old Opera House), you will also get to know more about Frankfurt and learn about its secrets from a local's perspective.
Join me on this adventure and give your insta feed an upgrade! Make sure you don’t book this Experience too late, as we don’t want to miss the golden hour!
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Scavenger hunt Frankfurt am Main
make Frankfurt your playing field!
A scavenger hunt gives you the opportunity to explore Frankfurt on your own - without any time pressure!
Our tickets are valid for 6 months after purchase, so you can redeem them on any date. You are also completely flexible in terms of time - start when you want and take breaks as you wish.
On your way through Frankfurt, our varied tasks not only challenge your team spirit and your expert knowledge - they also always present you with new challenges that must be mastered together. If you manage to solve enough of our active, photo and multiple choice tasks, you can immortalize yourself in the online highscore. In addition, during your scavenger hunt you will learn a lot about Frankfurt, its sights and much more!
Information about other features, such as your personal picture gallery can be found on our website!
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$15.81
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