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Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour

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Dresden, DE
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Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour

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Dresden, DE
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Experience the captivating history and architecture of Dresden on the Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour. Get acquainted with the iconic buildings of Dresden's historic center as you weave your way through medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque times. Discover the city's fate during World War II and the story of its rebuilding during the East German GDR times. Our licensed guides are passionate about increasing their knowledge and delivering it all in an entertaining and engaging fashion. Whether you prefer to ask questions or simply listen in, our small group size ensures individual attention. Highlights of the tour include the impressive Semper Opera, the extravagant Dresden Zwinger, the Royal Palace with its astounding collection of treasures, the stunning Frauenkirche Dresden, and the magnificent Katholische Hofkirche. Immerse yourself in the layers of Dresden's history and be captivated by its human stories, architecture, and iconography.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Get acquainted with Dresden's iconic buildings
  • Learn about the layers of Dresden's history
  • Explore the Royal Palace and its treasures
  • Discover the secrets of the Procession of Princes
  • Appreciate the moving story behind the Frauenkirche Dresden
  • Professional guide
  • 2-hour walking tour
  • Tips and gratuities

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Introduction

Experience the captivating history and stunning architecture of Dresden with the Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour. This tour provides an immersive and informative exploration of Dresden's historic center, taking you on a journey through its medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods. Led by licensed guides who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, this tour offers a unique perspective on the city's past and present.

What to expect?

During the Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour, you can expect to gain a deep understanding of Dresden's rich history and architectural wonders. As you stroll through the city, your knowledgeable guide will narrate fascinating stories, providing insights into the different eras and events that have shaped Dresden. You'll learn about the city's fate during World War II and the remarkable story of its post-war reconstruction. This tour is designed to be both educational and entertaining, ensuring that you leave with a comprehensive understanding of Dresden's heritage.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Dresden's past. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, this small-group walking tour offers a comprehensive and immersive experience. The inclusive nature of this tour ensures that everyone, regardless of their background or interests, can appreciate the beauty and significance of Dresden's historic center.

Why book this?

By joining the Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the heart of Dresden in an engaging and interactive way. The small group size allows for personalized attention from the guide, ensuring that your questions are answered and your specific interests are addressed. This tour goes beyond surface-level information, delving into the human stories, architecture, and iconography that make Dresden truly unique. With passionate and knowledgeable guides leading the way, this tour promises to be a captivating and unforgettable experience.

Good to know

The Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour is a 2-hour excursion led by professional guides. The tour begins at Schlossplatz, a square near the Elbe and the Augustus Bridge, where you'll find a statue of King Friedrich August seated on a throne. It's important to look for this specific statue to ensure you're in the right location. The tour is conducted on foot, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Be prepared to be amazed by the stunning architecture and fascinating stories that await you on this immersive journey through Dresden's history.

Reviews

Travelers who have taken the Historic Dresden Small-Group Walking Tour have been consistently delighted with their experience. They praise the knowledgeable and passionate guides who bring the city's history to life, making it a truly engaging and informative tour. Participants appreciate the small group size, allowing for a personalized and interactive experience. Many reviewers highlight the fascinating stories and architectural highlights that they discovered during the tour, leaving them with a deeper appreciation for Dresden's rich heritage. Overall, the reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction and a strong recommendation for this captivating walking tour.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

Theaterplatz

The Theaterplatz of Dresden is where the city comes together to make its voice heard. Dominated by the imposing Semper Opera, 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.

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.

Royal Palace (Residenzschloss)

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, but you can go in by yourself later and explore the museums.

Procession of Princes

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

Frauenkirche Dresden

This is the symbol of Dresden, the personification of Dresden's rising from the ashes. You will learn to understand and appreciate the moving story behind its reconstruction.

Katholische Hofkirche

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 its interesting story.

Reviews

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5 (71)

Torte_Sue

It was a nice tour around the Old City with stories to make it more interesting. The guide is native English speaker. She was considerate of cold and of mobility issues.

Kristen D

While our guide, Karen, was excellent, this tour was a little strange and underwhelming. As everyone knows Dresden was bombed so every building is rebuilt so only somewhat original. On our tour we did not go inside any buildings, even the original Church which was rebuilt. Another of the couples on our tour used a cane so the speed was significantly slowed down and make it feel like we saw very, very little of the city. We did not cross the bridge or even walk to it, and only went inside the grotto. Overall it was a good overview of the city but I was left feeling like we missed out on a more complete tour due to the speed of the group.

mjf0201

The tour guide was excellent. She had not only a deep knowledge of the history of Dresden and Germany, but was clearly well-versed in global history and was able to relate to the various attendees from different countries. We got to see some great areas of the city and learn a lot.

JayneH793

Laura Park was a great guide! She shared a wealth of knowledge expertly, and her personality was charming. Highly commend this tour with her.

PeggyAnn_M

Karen was very knowledgeable and related well to everyone in the group. I would have preferred more walking and less talking.

Beverley_h

Karen our tour guide was great Had an excellent knowledge of Dresden I thoroughly enjoyed the tour Would highly recommend this tour it’s a must if you visit Dresden

Susan_B

Despite the rainy weather, our tour guide Laura made the experience worthwhile and enjoyable. She was upbeat, informative and attuned to her audience. We highly recommend the tour!

shelaghd921

The tour guide was so knowledgeable and gave us real sense of how Dresden came to be where it is today. Excellent at answering questions and accommodating the group.

Anna_B

Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and Laura and Leo as our guides. Laura was very fun, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history of Dresden and Europe in general. I am very happy we did this tour, because it really made us understand and appreciate the city and it’s history and architecture. The tour definitely made our day trip to Dresden worth it. Leo was also very patient and took some excellent pictures for us!

panamaone

Laura was our guide and originally from England. She’s lived in Germany for quite some time and was an excellent guide. We’ve been touring Germany for three weeks now and have done several guided tours and she has been the best. What she did particularly well was establish the big picture of what she was going to cover before heading off to show specifics. She was witty and knowledgeable and humble. Dresden is a marvelous city to be sure but having Laura there to guide you through it was icing on the cake. Thank you Laura!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-06 12:10
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