The guided tour is a great way to see the theatre if you can't get your hands on show tickets. The tour is short but informative, they show you the main hall, the newer basement and you can sit in the royal box.
El Teatro de los Estados es una joya neoclásica en pleno corazón de Praga, preservada casi intacta desde el siglo XVIII, donde aún se lee sobre el umbral Patriae et Musis. Su interior verde azulado y dorado —con una lámpara central como punto de fuga— conserva esa atmósfera de “caja de música” ilustrada que sedujo a Mozart, quien aquí estrenó Don Giovanni. Entre ópera, drama y ballet, sigue siendo un lugar donde la ciudad conversa con su propia historia intelectual, con una elegancia tranquila y muy praguense.
Visitor impressions
We came to the Estates Theatre for a tour in the morning and it was just perfect. Our guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and we learnt all about the history of this amazing theatre (and all the name changes it went through) - I’d highly recommend doing a tour here! I would love to come see a proper show here sometime.
The Estates Theatre is one of Prague’s most elegant and historically significant buildings. Its soft green façade, ornate balconies and classical details create a refined presence that instantly stands out on Ovocný trh. Standing in front of the theatre feels like stepping into another century. The historic street lamps, decorative railings and grand proportions evoke the atmosphere of a European cultural capital at…