Things to do in Saxony, Germany: The Best Tours

July 27, 2021 Malia Yoakum

The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen [ˈfʁaɪ̯ʃtaːt ˈzaksn̩]; Upper Sorbian: Swobodny stat Sakska) is a landlocked federal state of Germany, bordering the federal states of Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, and Bavaria, as well as the countries of Poland (Lower Silesian and Lubusz Voivodeships) and the Czech Republic (Karlovy Vary, Liberec and Ústí nad Labem Regions). Its capital is Dresden, and its largest city is Leipzig.
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1. Bohemian Switzerland national park Private day trip with Lunch and Boat ride

Real Prague Tours
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Bohemian Switzerland, a national park on the border between Czechia and Germany is known as the land of sandstones in magical shapes. It is typical vacation area for locals because of gorges where you can float on a boat, the very first tourism view-terrace in Europe (Bastei bridge, rock formation) and the biggest natural arch in Europe - “Pravcicka Gate”. Filmmakers fell in love with this place and they shot there a few scenes in “The Chronicles of Narnia” movie.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Main dish + drink, min 0,5 l per person, Professional private licensed local guide (also being an experienced driver at the same time)

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Reviewed By potom123

Michal did a private virtual tour for my group yesterday, which was excellent. He was engaging, very knowledgeable and the photos were fantastic. He tailored it to the interests of my group, and I got A LOT of positive feedback after. I would highly recommend a tour with Michal, and hope to get to Prague one day to do his tour in person.

2. The classic - experience the city culinary

Café Wagner, Richard-Wagner-Platz 1, 04109 Leipzig, Germany Leipzig Foodtours
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Everything that defines Leipzig, we find in the city center again: history to touch, classic architecture, a unique passenger system, culture in every facet, a casual lifestyle and delicious kaleidoscope of culinary addresses. We take a tour in the heart of the metropolis, let us drift and pamper ourselves with food and drinks that we enjoy in this unique setting.

Inclusions: 5-6 delicious tasting stations, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages

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3. Dresden on Food! With wine tasting. Small group tour

Palace of Culture, Schloßstraße 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany See My Dresden
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Your guides are enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We love food, we love stories about food and we are passionately curious about what people ate in the past. This is a unique chance of getting to know the city and region through its palate. Taste regional wines. Get a hands-on experience of re-creating a surprising Dresden invention. What is it? Come and find out!

Inclusions: Local food, Local wine to sample and buy (optional), An historic overview of the city , Insider tips of what to do later.

Exclusions: There are no sit-down meals. You will however be pretty full by the end of the tour!, All beverages (also non-alcoholic) other than the wine included in the wine tasting are excluded.

Reviewed By 147deannef

Wonderful walking tour of Dresden with Seema! She was very knowledgeable and not only answered all of our questions, but offered lots of related info. We expected a group tour, but we were the only ones who showed up, and it was great to have the “private” tour with Seema. What a wonderful city!

4. Full-Day Tour to Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland Park from Prague

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Our fantastic guides will take you on a breathtaking tour to the National Park. The tour consists of three “hikes” to stunning locations and lunch in a local Czech restaurant. The first location is the magnificent Bastei in Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany. The views are spectacular, air is fresh, and this hike is a warm up for the day. Afterwards we drive you under monumental Pravcicka Gate/ Arch in Bohemian Switzerland National Park in Czechia. You will walk through dense forrest which finally opens up at the top for the view of the arch and surrounding countryside. And last but not least, you walk the third trail with us, which leads to river Kamenice and towards the Kamenice Gorge/ Glen. This is very different scenery than the views from other two hikes, magically these trails are nestled deep within the natural gorge. The trail ends at a “dinghy” boat ride. Finally we drop you back by our cosy minivan to your hotel in Prague.

Inclusions: Nicely chilled soft drink, Fruit and croissant, A la carte lunch, Admission to - Bastei Bridge, Pravcicka Arch/ Gate, Edmund's Gorge, Admission to - Pravcicka Arch/ Gate, Admission to - Edmund's Gorge/ Glen, Comfortable air-conditioned minivan with WiFi connection, All Fees and Taxes

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5. Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park Day Trip from Prague - Best Reviews

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Immerse yourself in the nature of Northern Bohemia on this day trip to Bohemian - Saxon Switzerland National Park. This small-group tour takes you north of Prague to the border of the Czech Republic and Germany and puts you smack in the middle of Central Europe's most beautiful landscapes. Sail on a gondola-style boat down the river, gawk at the views offered by the Bastei rock formation or hike up to the Pravcicka Gate, the largest sandstone arch on the continent. Spend a day away from crowds and the hustle of the city and enjoy the beauty of Bohemian - Saxon Switzerland National Park. See Pravcicka Gate, experience breathtaking rock formation Bastei Bridge, sail in Gorges of Kamenice or feel like in the Narnia movie (depending on selected tour option). Enjoy a delicious a lá carte lunch in a local Czech hotel restaurant (also vegetarian and vegan options). Let us show you the region where we grew up and we are proud to be part of.

Inclusions: Small-group tour with local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Á la carte lunch (main course and drink), Basic gear rental (raincoats, hiking sticks, gloves, backpack etc.), WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks, A friendly & fun Guide with professional driver certificate and trained in first aid for your safety

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Reviewed By rohma97

Our guide, Ms. Pavla was very friendly aided everyone individually during the difficult hiking trails. The company will take care of everything so you have the best hiking experience. Totally recommend them!

Bohemia Adventures
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MOST POPULAR TOUR: Visit 2 countries in 1Day - Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland National Park - TOP Narnia movie spots only 2hrs drive from Prague! Explore beautiful city Hrensko, Pravcicka Gate (the biggest natural sandstone arch in Europe), Bastei Bridge in Germany, and sail on gondola-style boats through the soothing Kamenice river gorge. Enjoy SMALL GROUP TOUR (max 8ppl in comfortable minivan with free WIFI). Explore the most photogenic natural creations of the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland with our experienced English speaking local guide and take a romantic boat ride between sandstone formations. We are only company in the park, that provides you an extra transport between main hikes. You will safe 6 km and have extra time to enjoy main attractions. Delicious local cuisine in Hrensko - A la carte Lunch (main course and drink) is another highlight waiting for you in our unique restaurant (veg &vegan options too). Hotel pickup, drop-off, snacks, all fees and entries included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch (main course and drink), Snacks, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local English speaking guide, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Free WIFI in modern minivan, All Fees and Taxes, Hiking equipment (poles, raincoats, etc)

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Reviewed By danielcowan2020

Our trip with Bohemia Adventures was great. We loved every second of it. Beautiful nature, amazing lunch, very lovely guide with a perfect organisation. Highly recommended

7. Escape Game Outdoor: Operation Mindfall

An der Frauenkirche 7, 01067 Dresden, Germany Dresden Secrets - Live Escape Games
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Slip into the role of a secret agent and save Dresden from a life-threatening virus Embark on an exciting adventure with an iPad and an action pack Experience the perfect mix of fun and outdoor adventure

Inclusions: iPad rental, Action package, Rain ponchos

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Reviewed By Julia F

We enjoyed a great evening with many creative riddles both online and offline in the dark wintery Dresden. The team was friendly, helpful and easy to approach, and the materials and tools included in the game were great! The gameflow was well done, there was little risk of getting entirely stuck at any one point, and the only penalty for asking for help or skipping a riddle entirely was losing some points - you will still have the full opportunity to play the quest to an end, although you may not make it to the leaderboard. Great fun for the price :)

8. Dresden Day Trip from Berlin With Guided Dresden Walking Tour

Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany Insider Tour
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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

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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

9. Admission porcelain manufactory Meissen

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Meissen is the first porcelain manufactory in Europe. In the showroom, the production of the world-famous porcelain can be experienced. In the Meissen stores and the outlet you will find the largest range of Meissen porcelains. Everything is served on Meissen porcelain in Café & Restaurant MEISSEN. The adventure world is open daily.

Inclusions: Entrance fee includes an audio-guided tour, visit to the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation

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Reviewed By JanM366

It is interesting to take a tour through the manufactur. You can see how they make and paint porcelain. There also a nice exhibiton of the porcelain which is worth a visit. Also in ground floor there is a shop where you can buy porcelain but prices are incredibly high.

10. Street Art Tour Dresden Neustadt

Albertplatz, Albertpl., 01099 Dresden, Germany Nightwalk Dresden
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On this 2 hr walking tour through the district Dresden Äußere Neustadt, the quarter of a live like a "Boheme", is very unique in Street Art. You will see illegal and legal works from local and international Street Artists. We talking about techniques and styles. On this authentic tour you will see painted walls, a Station designed from the Writer and Mural scene. Pasteup, Stecils, Tag´s and Mural´s follow our journey. We will cross the unique "Kunsthofpassage". After this tour, you will be motivated to stay at night in this area with over 100 Bar´s and Pub´s.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour

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Reviewed By Lesley K

I thought this tour was pretty blah-didn't learn much, not very fun. The drinks that were included was 1 strange shot in an empty bar and another strange shot on a street corner. All in all, I wouldn't recommend this. Perhaps with a different guide it would be much better.

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