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Discover Dazzling Dresden: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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Experience the magic of Dresden at your own pace with the Dazzling Dresden Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour. Embark on a two-hour journey through the city's historic streets, uncovering the stories behind its impressive architecture and iconic landmarks. Marvel at the Semper Opera House, a stunning building that is home to both the state opera and ballet companies. Explore the Dresden Zwinger, a baroque masterpiece with beautiful gardens and foundations. Visit the Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, where every work is a masterpiece, and discover famous paintings by renowned artists. Wander through the Royal Palace and explore the world-famous New Green Vault, filled with magnificent treasures. The tour also takes you to the famous Procession of Princes and the Albertinum, showcasing masterpieces from Romantic painters to contemporary works. With a self-guided audio tour, you have the freedom to pause and explore at your leisure, making this an unforgettable experience. Book now and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Dresden.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Not Included
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • & Audio GuidedSelf Guided Experience
  • Discover the fascinating city of Dresden at your own pace
  • Uncover the stories behind impressive buildings and churches
  • Visit masterpieces such as Raphael’s Sistine Madonna
  • Explore the beautiful baroque building complex of the Dresden Zwinger
  • Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister
  • Audio files and gps map
  • Self paced audio tour
  • Admission fees
  • Headphones
  • Transportation
  • Audio device
  • Food and drink

More about this experience

Introduction

Dazzling Dresden Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour is the perfect way to explore the breathtaking city of Dresden at your own pace. This self-guided tour allows you to uncover the fascinating stories and history of this remarkable city while wandering its picturesque streets. The city's iconic skyline, adorned with majestic domes, towers, and spires, is a testament to its rich heritage and architectural wonders. Despite having been devastated by Allied bombings in 1945, Dresden has risen from the ashes and stands today as a living symbol of resilience and beauty.

What to Expect?

During this immersive walking tour, you can anticipate a total duration of 150 minutes filled with awe-inspiring sights and captivating stories. The tour begins at the Semper Opera House, a stunning building that houses the state opera and ballet company. As you stroll along, the tour takes you to the renowned Dresden Zwinger, an impressive baroque complex with mesmerizing gardens. Be prepared to encounter masterpieces at the Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, including famous works such as the "Chocolate Girl" and Bellotto's views of Dresden's historic city center.

Who is this for?

This self-guided audio walking tour caters to all types of travelers seeking an enriching experience. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about exploring a vibrant city, this tour welcomes you. Dresden's diverse attractions and scenic beauty appeal to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Why Book This?

Embarking on the Dazzling Dresden Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour opens up a world of fascinating discoveries. With the flexibility to explore at your own pace, you can fully immerse yourself in the city's rich history and artistic heritage. The awe-inspiring architecture, renowned art masterpieces, and intriguing stories of resilience will leave you captivated. By downloading the audio tour, you gain access to a wealth of knowledge and insights, making your visit to Dresden a truly unforgettable experience.

Good to Know

Please note that the Dazzling Dresden Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour is available only in English. Remember to bring your headphones, download the self-guided audio tour, and grab a map to guide your footsteps. The tour duration is approximately two hours, but feel free to pause the audio guide whenever needed. Take advantage of the opportunity to indulge in local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, and soak in the unique charm of Dresden along the way.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on the Dazzling Dresden Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour have praised its comprehensive coverage of the city's highlights and the convenience of exploring at their own pace. Many have expressed how the tour enhanced their understanding of Dresden's history and art, leaving them in awe of the city's beauty. Visitors were particularly impressed by the Semper Opera House, the Dresden Zwinger, and the Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, all of which provided unforgettable artistic encounters. Discover the wonders of Dresden through this exceptional walking tour and be prepared to be enchanted by its charm.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Your Itinerary

Semper Opera House (Semperoper)

The Semperoper is a very beautiful building and the home of not only the state opera company but the ballet company as well. The opera house hosts productions of traditional favourites as well as premieres of new works.

Admission Not Included

The Dresden Zwinger

Next to the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger is the most popular destination for tourists. The building complex with gardens and foundations is one of the most important and impressive baroque buildings in Germany. The name Zwinger refers to the original position of the complex, between the inner and outer castle walls.

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Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister

Whether it's an altarpiece or a portrait, in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister every work is a masterpiece. Strolling through the high-ceilinged halls of the Gemäldegalerie, one encounters a host of familiar paintings that have been reproduced time and again: The "Chocolate Girl" by Jean-Etienne Liotard, the "Sleeping Venus" by Giorgione and Titian, Johannes Vermeer's "Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window", Bellotto's views of Dresden's historic city centre and many more.

Admission Not Included

Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments

The exhibits in the cabinet shine a spotlight on objects that show how we began to understand our world: The development of the clock – from the early modern period to its production in the manufactory in Glashütte, Saxony, in the nineteenth century – is presented next to a Islamic celestial globe dating from the late thirteenth century, one of only five known globes from this period, created in today’s Iran, and the oldest exhibit in the collection.

Admission Not Included

The Royal Porcelain Collection

Presented before leather hangings, mirrored expanses, or silk-paneled walls, each grouping in the porcelain collection establishes a world of its own. In this way, lions and fighting dogs made from Meissen porcelain take up position next to peacocks, parrots and a family of monkeys, beneath the canopies of exotic-seeming pavilions.

Admission Not Included

Royal Palace (Residenzschloss)

Royal seat and cultural center of the Saxon capital: Dresden Castle or Residenzschloss tells of almost 800 years of history. Severely damaged during World War II, the restored and reconstructed castle houses the Dresden State Art Collections today. Dresden Castle is home to the world-famous New Green Vault, the Dresden Armoury, the Coin Cabinet and the Cabinet of Prints, Drawings and Photographs.

Admission Not Included

Armoury / Rustkammer

The Dresden Armoury, also known as the Dresden Historical Museum is one of the world’s largest collections of historical textiles, ceremonial weapons and armour. It is part of the Dresden State Art Collections.

Admission Not Included

Münzkabinett

The Münzkabinett is one of the three largest numismatic collections in Germany. Its nearly 300,000 objects include coins from most countries of the world from antiquity to present day, historic and modern medallions, medals and insignia, historic bank notes and bonds, minting dies for coins and medals, seals, models, early forms of money, and minting machines and equipment.

Admission Not Included

Procession of Princes

The famous 100-meter panel depicting the procession of princes of a thousand-year-old Saxon dynasty of the ruling house of the Wettin is located on the outer wall of the so-called Long Gallery of the Dresden residence castle.

Albertinum

From Caspar David Friedrich to Gerhard Richter: The exhibition in the Albertinum contains masterpieces from the GalerieNeue Meister (New Masters Gallery) and Skulpturensammlung (Sculpture Collection) from 1800 by the Romantic painters as well as 20th-century art and contemporary works.

Admission Not Included

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant participants
  • Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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