Meetingpoint: In the Old Town Duration: 2h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will learn about: • the fascinating history and stunning architecture of this old german city • about the rise of the city into a major cultural center before it met its tragic fate during WWII • The history of the Catholic Court Church • The lifestory of King Augustus the Strong, who desired to be King of Poland and converted to Catholicism • The last King of Saxony, Princess Maria Carolina of Savoy, wife of Anthony of Saxony. • long history of musical premieres from Semper Opera House, including major works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. • how the city return to grandeur from the ashes of the 1945 allied bombing • about the baroque and rennaissance architecture of the city. • the story of the oldest Royal House of Europe, House of Wettin
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:02 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Step into your comfortable shoes and meet your guide in the charming Old Town to discover the fascinating history and stunning architecture of the old german city. We will begin our adventure in Dresden's beautiful Old Town and the first stop will be the Catholic Court Church that stands as one of Dresden's foremost landmarks. When this cathedral was built, in the 18 th century, the general population of Dresden was protestant but its rulers were catholic. In the crypt the heart of King Augustus the Strong is buried along with the last King of Saxony and the remains of 49 other members of the Wettin family, as well as the remains of people who married into the family, such as Princess Maria Carolina of Savoy, wife of Anthony of Saxony.
Close by we will be able to get a closer look at the beautiful Semper Opera House, regarded as one of the most beautiful European opera houses. The building is considered to be a prime example of "Dresden Baroque" architecture and has a long history of premieres, including major works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.
Our next stop will be at world-famous Zwinger Palace, one of the most magnificent Baroque buildings in Germany. With its pavilions and galleries, the “Crown Gate”, the “Nymphs’ Bath” and not least the gardens in the Zwinger courtyard, it is an oasis for every visitor to Dresden.
We move to the star of our tour: the Dresden Castle, one of the most important examples of Renaissance architecture in Germany. Over more than seven centuries it was the residence of the Electors and Kings of Saxony from the House of Wettin. With the help of your experienced guide, learn about one of the oldest Royal House of Europe, House of Wettin, a dynasty of German counts, dukes, prince-electors and kings that once ruled territories of present-day German states of Saxony and Thuringia for 953 years.
A tour of Dresden is incomplete without a visit to city's most famous landmarks: the Lutheran Church of Our Lady. It is considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture, featuring one of the largest domes in Europe. Also, the locals like to say that: “The church is to Dresden what St. Paul's Cathedral is to London”.
The best is yet to come! We shall finish our tour with a view of as the largest porcelain artwork in the world: The Procession of Princes. The mural displays the ancestral portraits of the 35 margraves, electors, dukes and kings of the House of Wettin between 1127 and 1904 and it is located on the outer wall of the Stables Courtyard of Dresden Castle.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dresden Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $267 per person for this Dresden experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is At the statue of King Johann - Theaterplatz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Global Guide Services.
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Fantastic tour with a local expert. Tour guide is native to the area, she shared insight on the reconstruction of Dresden both before and after re-unification. Very knowledgeable of the Church of Our Lady, very knowledgeable of the old castle of the royalties of Saxony. Highly recommended!
This was an excellent tour of Dresden by Helga. Helga told us a lot of the history of Dresden and showed us the major points of interest. After completing the tour, we visited some of the museums and learned even more about the history of Germany. The collection of scientific instruments and the transportation museum were very interesting.
The agreed-upon appointment was not kept. Poor correspondence with employees who speak poor English. Our entire daily schedule was ruined. Never again Viator.
We did the tour with a small group. We found it very good and informative. He addressed our wishes and sensibly included breaks for drinks.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the small-group experience and found the tour both informative and enjoyable. It's wonderful to know that the itinerary accommodated your preferences and that the well-timed breaks added to your comfort. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
The tour gives a great overview of the important sites in the historic center of Dresden. Mr. Obiesi was very personable and very knowledgable.
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the overview of Dresden’s historic center and appreciated Mr. Obiesi’s knowledgeable and personable guidance. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Wonderful experience and exceptional guide. Will return another day to see more of the city. Highly recommend!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I’m delighted to hear you had a wonderful experience, and I would be happy to welcome you back to explore more of the city in the future. Your recommendation is truly appreciated.
Helga was absolutely fantastic in every way. Personable, punctual, excellent English and a complete command of the history, architecture and culture of the great city of Dresden. We were all blown away by her knowledge and the polished, professional and personal way she conducted our city tour. Ask for Helga! He was truly the best!
We're glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience with Helga in Dresden! It's great to know she brought the city’s history, architecture, and culture to life for your group. We’d be happy to welcome you on another tour in the future!
An informative city tour as part of a company outing. The small group makes the city tour an individual experience. Highly recommended.
We're glad to hear the city tour was informative and that the small group setting made it feel personal and engaging during your company outing. We’d be happy to welcome you on another tour in the future!
We didn’t know what to expect from Dresden and ended up very pleasantly surprised. Our tour guide Cosima was wonderful! She began by asking if there was anything specific we wanted to see or focus on, but we left it up to her. The old town has been very well reconstructed. Cosima described Dresden’s past, both 100s of years ago as well as the last ~50years as both have shaped what it looks like today. We only had an afternoon while traveling between Berlin and Prague, having the private tour was well worth it to us to see the city in such a short amount of time. I would highly recommend Cosima as your guide when you are in Dresden.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that Dresden exceeded your expectations and that Cosima made your short visit so memorable. It’s great to know her insights into both the city's rich history and its more recent past added depth to your experience. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words—she’ll be delighted. We hope to welcome you again someday!
We explored baroque architecture, majestic palaces, and captivating museums. The guide was engaging and knowledgeable. A fantastic way to experience this beautiful German city.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and found the guide engaging. Hope to see you on another trip soon!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide | 2 hours | 4.6 (15) | $267 | |
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