Location: Dresden
Top Things to do in Dresden
Things to do in Dresden, Saxony: The Best City Tours
On the banks of the lovely Elbe River, the German city of Dresden is lush and green, filled with forests and gardens and parks. The city is rich with cultural and artistic history; the great operatic composer Wilhelm Wagner debuted a number of works here in the 1800s and, today, an independent light opera company keeps the classical art form modern and fresh. Culture vultures will love the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and Grünes Gewölbe museums, and architecture buffs will salivate over the mélange of styles reflected in the cityscape.
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1. Private Full-Day Tour to Meissen and Dresden from Berlin
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Meissen and Dresden are two beautiful cities in Saxony which need to be viewed together. Meissen is the birthplace of German china and boasts of a beautiful old city. Dresden was once called the German Florence, the old Baroque town was beautifully restored and the city is once again one of the most beautiful ones in Germany.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By william w
Such much great energy and info on the tour, thanks again!! You were great and we would do it again in a heartbeat!
2. Unforgettable Private tour to Dresden and Saxon Switzerland from Prague
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You will we UNESCO Saxon Switzerland National Park orientation with spectacular views over the Bastei Bridge. Continue through the Saxon land to Dresden. After the walking tour, you can enjoy the City of famous paintings and unforgettable treasury. This tour is a combination of history, culture, and nature.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
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Reviewed By 613oxanab
I used Thomas Travel and Vadim as my tour guide on a recent trip to Prague. I ended up booking 4 private trips with him around Czech Republic and Eastern Germany. There is so much to see! Cesky Krumlov is a real gem! I really enjoyed Vadim’s personal approach and encyclopaedic knowledge of the history. He also gave me lots of ideas of what little secret places to see in Prague itself. The car was very nice too. If you want to have an experienced and reliable tour guide in that region, look no further.
3. Scavenger Hunt - Guided City Tour Vienna Inner City
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover Vienna's city center with a scavenger hunt as a city tour! Start when you want and bring as many people as you like. Together, you puzzle your way through the Inner City and discover the magnificent buildings of Vienna and great places, at your own pace. From St. Stephen's Cathedral over the Hofburg to the Opera. Just take a break if you want, or have a look. For the tour we will send you a box. In this you will find the starting point of the tour. The enclosed envelopes contain the riddles and directions for the next station, as well as an information card with much to know about the respective attraction. IMPORTANT: Please choose an appointment so far in the future that we have time to send you the box. Write us your full address by e-mail at the end of the booking. The price for a box is including shipping! Shipping time in Germany: 2-3 working days / EU 3-5 working days
Inclusions: Scavenger Hunt Box with 16 sealed envelopes with puzzles and directions
Exclusions: Entrance, transport, food & drink
Reviewed By Steffen F
If you are in Meissen, go for the Stadtkirche (central market place) and ask if you are allowed to climb the tower. Currently, the tower is under renovation so please ask in the Tourist office opposite of the Stadtkirche for the key. You've to pay 2 EUR and then you can climb up the tower. There are several levels to climb: 1st the stone steps, 2nd a wooden stair, then the higher you climb at last a tiny ladder but you'll be awarded with a fantastic look over Meissen. See it yourselves and report……. :-)
4. Small city tour by bike
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour is designed for families, friends and couples who like to travel privately or in small groups. From the historic old town, we drive to the baroque quarter with houses from the 18th century, through the alternative new town and along the green Elbe. At the end of the day the realization comes - Dresden is huge! If you don't have a bike with you, you can rent it from us at the meeting point. The tour is also suitable for hand bikes.
Inclusions: Certified tour guide
Exclusions: Use of bicycle
Reviewed By John F
Well done and thanks to Annette for a great tour. It is highly recommended to others. Annette was a knowledgeable, organised and good humoured host.We saw so .any aspects of Dresden from both current and historical perspective. Thanks again.
5. Bicycle tour of Dresden
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
If you want to see more than the center, borrow a bike and join us. From the historic old town, we drive to the Baroque quarter, through the New Town and the suburbs. We cycle on side roads and through the parks. Finally, the realization takes place. Dresden is huge!
Inclusions: Use of bicycle
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Reviewed By John F
Well done and thanks to Annette for a great tour. It is highly recommended to others. Annette was a knowledgeable, organised and good humoured host.We saw so .any aspects of Dresden from both current and historical perspective. Thanks again.
6. Dresden Walking Tour of the Historic Old Town with English Speaking Guide
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4.8 based on 327 reviews
It doesn't matter if you are in Dresden for a just a day or longer, this classic 90-minute walking tour is a great way to be introduced to the city and an excellent starting point for your visit. You guide is an enthusiastic Dresdener who has turned their passion for the city into a profession. A perfect blend of local flavor combined with professional certification, taking pride in delivering tours with the right mix of history, information and anecdotes.
Inclusions: Guided tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By GwenAndKirsty
You will go through the main sights of AltStadt in 2h. Our guide showed us the main sights of Altstadt. She was British and spoke slowly enough for a group of many different Nationalities to understand. The atmosphere of this tour was highly relaxed and she made us feel welcomed. We really enjoyed learning about History of Dresden and our guide made History alive through little stories that she told (my wife described as “gossip”) and she was highly knowledgeable: when we asked two questions off-piste about the significance of artefacts et the colour of buildings, she told us two more stories! The tour lasted 2h but we did not see the time pass! Highly recommended.
7. Dresden Day Trip from Berlin With Guided Dresden Walking Tour
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4.5 based on 438 reviews
Explore the city of Dresden, one of the cultural centers of Germany, on a day trip from Berlin. Take a guided walking tour of Dresden and hear interesting stories about the city’s vibrant history from your expert guide. Discover the city’s main sights, including the Semperoper (Semper Opera), the Zwinger palace and the Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady). After the guided portion of your tour, the afternoon is yours to explore Dresden at your leisure. Stroll through the baroque city, explore the many green parks, or relax by the riverbanks of the Elbe, overlooking the skyline of Dresden.
Inclusions: Transportation by comfortable, modern, air-conditioned coach, Professional English Speaking guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By newhorizonrw
The tour was very informative and interactive. It was great to know the sad stories of the world war with tangible facts, cold war site. Highly recommended
8. Dresden Highlights - Big city tour with bike
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4.3 based on 10 reviews
If you want to see more than the center, borrow a bike and join us. From the historic old town, we drive to the Baroque quarter, through the New Town and the suburbs. We cycle on side roads and through the parks. Finally, the realization takes place. Dresden is huge!
Inclusions: Use of bicycle
Exclusions:
Reviewed By John F
Well done and thanks to Annette for a great tour. It is highly recommended to others. Annette was a knowledgeable, organised and good humoured host.We saw so .any aspects of Dresden from both current and historical perspective. Thanks again.
9. city walking tour Dresden
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
You are looking for a sightseeing tour in Dresden? Here we go! On this stroll you get to know the most famous sights of the "Florence in the North", like the Opera House and the Zwinger Palace, the Princes` Procession and Royal Palace. Dresden is an exiting place, reborn from the ashes. This city has rediscovered the old urban structure and splendor. The most impressive example is the rebuilt Frauenkirche together with the Neumarkt, the New Market Square. Please have in mind that this a walking tour with no insight visits. Ustedes buscan una visita panorámica de Dresde? Bienvenidos! Durante de esta visita a pie Ustedes van a conocer las curiosidades más destacadas y impresionantes, como la famosa Opera de Semper, o el Palacio Zwinger. Van a ver el Palacio Residencial y el Desfile de los Princeses. Dresde es una ciudad fascinante recuperada de su cicatrizes y recuperando su antigua estructura urbana y su esplendor. No pierdan esta visita!
Inclusions: All activities, Private tour
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Reviewed By BBS71
We had two tours with this company; a short overview of the historic center and a day trip to Meissen and Moritzburg. Heidi was responsive and helpful. Our tour guide, Cosima, was very knowledgeable and also very patient. (We were traveling with a group of 8 ages 8-77 with some teenagers thrown in).
10. Scavenger Hunt - City Tour Munich Old Town
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
This is how you discover Munich's old town individually: with a scavenger hunt as a city tour! Start when you want and take as many people as you like with you. Together you puzzle your way through the city and discover great sights at your own pace. Let's go to Stacchus, Bürgersaal, Frauenkirche or Viktualienmarkt and much more. 16 stations await you. But you can take a break, pause or watch more at any time. We will send you a box. Here you will find the starting point of the tour, sealed envelopes with puzzles and directions to the next station, as well as an information card with lots of interesting information about the respective attraction. IMPORTANT: Please choose an appointment so far in the future that we have time to send you the box. To do this, send us your full address by email at the end of the booking. The price is for one box including shipping! Please note that we need a delivery time of 3-5 working days.
Inclusions: Scavenger Hunt Box with puzzles and directions for 16 stations
Exclusions: Transportation, Entrance, Food & Drink
Reviewed By Steffen F
If you are in Meissen, go for the Stadtkirche (central market place) and ask if you are allowed to climb the tower. Currently, the tower is under renovation so please ask in the Tourist office opposite of the Stadtkirche for the key. You've to pay 2 EUR and then you can climb up the tower. There are several levels to climb: 1st the stone steps, 2nd a wooden stair, then the higher you climb at last a tiny ladder but you'll be awarded with a fantastic look over Meissen. See it yourselves and report……. :-)
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