Historic Dresden Private Walking Tour

4.9
(32 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

See Dresden with our team of licensed guides. We are passionate about Dresden and committed to delivering informative and engaging tours. Find out about Dresden's many layers of history from medieval through baroque, renaissance and modern times. You will hear about it's fate during WW2 and the painstaking rebuilding. If you have questions about the East German GDR times, bring them on! Or maybe architecture or iconography is your thing? There are numerous possibilities to curate this tour and we are happy to customize the information to your exact needs. As this is a private tour, it can begin at a time that is suitable for you. Just write in and discuss it with us. See you in Dresden!

What's Included

2-Hour private walking tour
Expert guide
This is a walking tour. No transportation will be required or provided

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please mention what time you would like the tour to begin. If you can provide a range of time, that would be extremely helpful, because it allows us some flexibility in case of a prior booking on that day.

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Meeting point
Schloßplatz

At the statue of King Friedrich August seated on his throne, in the middle of the Schlossplatz. This is the square near the river, at the foot of the Augustus Bridge.

End point
Hasenberg 1

The tour can be cutomized to end at any point in the city centre. Just let me know when we begin so that I can decide on the best route.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Theaterplatz

    The Theaterplatz of Dresden is where the city comes together to make its voice heard. Dominated by the imposing Semperopera, the square is enclosed by the Royal Palace, The Cathedral and Old Masters Gallery and considered by many to be one of the most beautiful squares of Europe.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Frauenkirche Dresden

    This is the symbol of Dresden, the personification of Dresden's rising from the ashes. You will learn its story and time permitting we can go in for a quick visit.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Dresden Zwinger

    It is considered a sculpture you can experience and was conceptualized as the entrance to a grand new royal palace that was never built. It is a reminder of the exotic and fantastic parties once held here 300 years ago.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Procession of Princes

    100 metres long, 24,000 thousand tiles, the longest porcelain artwork in the world. There are secrets and stories hidden within it. See if you can spot them!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Dresden Castle

    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 it's courtyards, but you can go in by yourself later and explore the museums.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Katholische Hofkirche (Pass by)

    The Royal Cathedral of Dresden is a magnificent structure. Built in secret by a catholic ruler in Protestant Saxony, the former court church has some unusual features and is one of the burial sites of the Royal family. We will see it from the outside and learn it's interesting story.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by See My Dresden

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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