Germany · HISTORY TOURS IN DRESDEN
A fortnight in Germany never has enough free days in it. These 5 history tours in Dresden are the ones that justify a slot, each with its price, its running time and what you actually walk away with.
Follow Augustus the Strong through Dresden’s Baroque center on a two-hour German-language walk. You’ll see Dresden Castle, the Fürstenzug, stable yard, Taschenbergpalais, Frauenkirche, Zwinger, cathedral, and Semper Opera House. The tour includes a short castle walk and guided Zwinger visit, with church entry dependent on opening hours.
Walk Dresden’s historic center with an English-speaking guide such as Laura, Leo, Christina, Doris, or Karen. In about two hours, you’ll see Theaterplatz, the Zwinger, royal courtyards, the Fürstenzug mural, Dresden Cathedral, Brühl’s Terrace, Neumarkt, and the Frauenkirche. The small group is capped at 15, with time for questions and practical museum tips.
“The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. It was a cold and rainy day and he kept us going with an interesting narration of historic Dresden. A beautiful city! We highly recommend this small group tour.”
Join Mathilda for a German-language walk through Dresden’s old city, starting at the Zwinger’s Kronentor. See the Semper Opera House, Hofkirche, Fürstenzug, Dresden Castle, and Frauenkirche while tasting Zwickel, Radeberger, and Feldschlösschen beers. The evening ends with a hearty Saxon meal in a vaulted historic restaurant.
“Die Tour war interessant und mit Humor gestaltet. Die Zwischenstationen zum Bier trinken und essen waren an sich sehr schön und nett, um einen Eindruck zu bekommen, wo man vielleicht mal einkehren möchte. Etwas unglücklich war hier jedoch das Zeitmanagement. So musste man das Bier meist gefühlt "runterstürzen" und hatte teilweise nur wenige Minuten in den Locations, der Weg dahin musste auch sehr zügig bestritten werden. Ich denke es wäre sinnvoller, insbesondere wenn man nur 6 Teilnehmende hat, zu erzählen, während man gemütlich weiterläuft. So müsste man nicht so hetzen und hätte mehr Zeit in den Locations.”
Walk Dresden’s historic center with a private guide such as Sylvia, Seema, Wolfgang, or Claus. See Theaterplatz, the Frauenkirche, Zwinger, Procession of Princes, Dresden Castle, and the Cathedral while shaping the pace and route around your interests. The tour lasts about two hours, begins when it suits your schedule, and ends anywhere in the city center.
“Sylvia gave us a wonderful tour of old town Dresden. Her knowledge and humor made the tour very interesting. She took us to several "oh my" sights that seemed like they were from a painting. Sylvia's "insider" knowledge put the tour over the top. Highly recommend a tour with Sylvia.”
Explore Dresden’s historic old town with a German-speaking guide, then sit down at Kunst Café Antik for a hearty Saxon meal and one included drink. Choose sauerbraten, black-beer goulash, venison, schnitzel, or spinach dumplings. The restaurant sits near the Frauenkirche, but its entrance has stairs.
A city, a river, a castle ridge, a brewery.
