Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour in English
Absolutely the best way to get acquainted with Dresden. This walk weaves its way through the iconic squares of Dresden's historic centre while narrating history in a fun and informative manner. The small size of our groups allows us to pay individual attention to your areas of interest and your questions. You will learn about the many layers of Dresden's history through medieval, renaissance and baroque times, it's fate during WW2, and of rebuilding during the East German GDR times. Human stories, architecture, iconography are all covered. We are licenced guides, committed to delivering the most accurate information to our guests and in an entertaining and engaging fashion. Our ticket entitles you to an exclusive 10% discount at Restaurant Anna im Schloss, situated in one of the oldest rooms of the Dresden Royal Palace. Use it to sample a local cake or delicacy. Ask your guide to point out the restaurant and maybe make a suggestion of what you could try!
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Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour in English
What's included in Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour in English
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Theaterplatz
Welcome to Theaterplatz—one of Dresden’s most impressive and architecturally striking squares. Surrounded by some of the city’s most important landmarks, this plaza offers a breathtaking view into Dresden’s cultural and historical heart. Dominating the scene is the elegant Semper Opera House, a masterpiece of 19th-century architecture and a symbol of the city’s deep musical heritage. Nearby, you’ll see the magnificent Zwinger Palace with its ornate baroque flair, and the former royal residence, the Residenzschloss, rich with Saxon history as well as the Dresden Cathedral rising with quiet grandeur. Ask your guide to point out the Old Masters Gallery from here.
The Dresden Zwinger
Designed as a single sculptural entity, the Zwinger was to serve as the opulent entrance to a grand new royal palace that was never built. It is a reminder of the exotic and fantastic festivities once held here 300 years ago. Learn about the man who commissioned it- larger than life, ambitious and a lover of beauty in every form. His legacy endures in the Zwinger and he is to be found in every detail small and big. If time permits and if open, your guide may be able to show you an open-air grotto, well hidden from general view.
Dresden CastlePass-by Only
Built, burnt down, rebuilt. Repaired and extended, burnt, rebuilt. The Royal Palace is an eclectic guardian of the history of the family that ruled Saxony and is home to their astounding collection of treasures. We walk through one of its courtyards, adorned by the painstaking Renaissance art technique known as Sgraffito. We do not go into the museum itself, but you can go in by yourself later. Ask your guide for more information about the collections to help you decide what to visit and what ticket to buy.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- 2-hour walking tour
- Tips and gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Tour begins at Schlossplatz, near the Augustus Bridge. In the middle of this square is the statue of King Friedrich August on a throne. Make sure to look for a statue of a seated king. Not standing, and not on a horse! Or copy and paste this into Google Maps and search. 3P3Q+8CR Dresden
