Dresden private tour with castle visit

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Dresden, the capital of the eastern German state of Saxony, is distinguished by the celebrated art museums and classic architecture of its reconstructed old town. It's the home to the Semperoper Ballett.
• Visit the Catholic Cathedral of Dresden.
• You will see one of the oldest buildings in Dresden, Germany.
• Visit the Augustus bridge.
• See the largest square in Stuttgart-Mitte
• Discover the historic architectural ensemble.
• Visit the Lutheran church which is the largest church building in the Free State of Saxony.

What's Included

Official Tour Guide
Entrance Fees

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Statue of King Johann

At the King Johann Monument, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Semper Opera House (Semperoper) (Pass by)

    Firstly, you will visit The Semperoper which is the opera house and concert hall. It is also home to the Semperoper Ballett and is located near the Elbe River in the historic center of Dresden.

    Admission ticket free
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    Katholische Hofkirche

    Next is the Dresden Cathedral, which was previously the Catholic Church of the Royal Court of Saxony (in German “Katholische Hofkirche”).

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • The Dresden Zwinger (Pass by)

    You will then visit the Zwinger Palace, built in Baroque style and designed by court architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann. The location was formerly part of the Dresden fortress of which the outer wall is conserved.

    Admission ticket free
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    Residenzschloss

    Visit the Dresden Castle or Royal Palace which is one of the oldest buildings in Dresden.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Augustus Bridge (Pass by)

    You will visit The Augustus Bridge, which was built between 1907 and 1910.

    Admission ticket free
  • Schlossplatz (Pass by)

    Next is, Schlossplatz which is the largest square in StuttgartMitte and home to the Neues Schloss which was built between 1746 and 1807. From its construction until the mid-1800s it was used as a military parade ground and not open to the general public use.

    Admission ticket free
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    Bruehlsche Terrasse

    You will then visit the Brühl's Terrace, which is a historic architectural ensemble. Nicknamed "The Balcony of Europe", the terrace stretches high above the shore of the river Elbe.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Frauenkirche Dresden

    Nextly, you will see The Dresden Frauenkirche which is a Lutheran church. The old church was replaced in the 18th century by a larger Baroque Lutheran building.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Holy Cross Church

    Lastly, you will see The Dresden Kreuzkirche which is a Lutheran church. It is the largest church building in the Free State of Saxony. And, It is also known as the home of the Dresdner Kreuzchor boys' choir.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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