Location: Dresden
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Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Dresden, Saxony
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. The Best Of Saxon Switzerland From Prague: Bastei Bridge & Dresden City
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
This tour is THE BEST combination of nature, culture and history!! This is a unique opportunity to explore the most popular part of Saxon Switzerland NP only 2hr-drive from Prague - Bastei Bridge- Rock formation has plenty viewpoints over the Elbe canyon on the right bank of the river Elbe. You can walk across the famous sandstone bridge and explore ruins of old Neurathen rock castle. Next stop only 30min drive is Dresden – one of Germany’s most beautiful cities during a small-group day trip (max 8ppl in a new modern minivan with WIFI). Visit some of its historical monuments such as the Royal Palace, the Zwinger Old Master Gallery to see masterworks including the ‘Sistine Madonna’ by Raphael; admire the domed Frauenkirche (Church of the Virgin Mary) led by a professional guide. Enjoy the afternoon free to explore this resplendent city further at leisure.One day excursion is perfect for travelers who want to fully immerse themselves in Saxony, but are short of time.
Inclusions: Walking equipment, Tasty lunch in a German Restaurant (main course and drink), Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Julieh07
We went on this tour on Tuesday 25th August. We were picked up by Honza and had the whole tour to ourselves. The trip from start to finish was brilliant. Honza was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and chatty :) The tour itself is breath taking and very much worth the money. This is an experience of a life time and everyone should do it. Highly recommend doing it with Bohemia Adventures as to try and do it solo would be extremely challenging. The lunch was absolutely delicious and the staff in restaurant are very friendly. The restaurant itself is extremley unique and lovely decorated inside. The boat trip was very fun and very different. The tour guide on the boat spoke Czech so Honza kindly translated it and added in his humour. I would highly recommend this company and the trip as it was the best trip we have done in a very long time. Thank you for such a great day with amazing memories and photos!
2. The Third Reich in Dresden- private tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Third Reich Tour in Dresden provides an insight to how the Nazis came to power and sustained it to the bitter end against the backdrop of events in Dresden. As the capital of the richest and most densely populated region of Germany at that time, and one of the cultural centres of the Reich, Dresden was in the centre of attention of the regime. Since the tour also covers the major landmarks of the historic city of Dresden it can be the perfect choice for those who who want to see the city centre, but also have an interest in this special topic. The tour is led by a local guide who is not of German origin. This made her ask questions and dig deep in order to understand the events that took place in this turbulent time. The tour content arose out of these years of personal enquiry and interest in the subject. As this is a private tour, it can be customized and personalized according to your wishes.
Inclusions: A well researched tour with a guide who is passionate and informed about the subject., The information is customized and delivered in an engaging and interesting manner.
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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!
3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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).
6. Dresden Day Trip from Prague
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3.5 based on 170 reviews
Dresden, once known as “Florence on the Elbe”, captures all the magic of medieval Europe and the history of modern Germany. This day trip from Prague will acquaint you with a city that has risen from the ashes of World War II like a mythical phoenix. Thanks to the continuous efforts of the city´s inhabitants, Dresden has been resorted to its original beauty. Visit the world-renowned Zwinger Gallery and discover masterpieces by such famous artists as Raphael Lucas Cranach, and have free time to explore on your own.
Inclusions: Professional Guide, Entrance ticket to the Gallery, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up is provided only upon request
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By matiaspons1986
I'm very happy with the tour! despite of the covid situation and that I was the only one on the tour they made a great effort to make it happen, they could have cancelled but they didn't. I had an amazing time with my guide Sofia, she has very good english skills and LOT of knowledge about the city. Although we were not able to take the cruise because of covid I'm very happy with the tour, I had a great time and learned a lot about the city. 100% recommended.
7. Private Dresden Day Trip from Berlin
Just 165 km from Berlin lies the beautiful city of Dresden, capital of Saxony. The city is also referred to as the 'Florence of the Elbe', for its resemblance to the beautiful Italian city and its location on the banks of the Elbe. This 9-hour excursion includes a guided walking tour of the city and its historical sites, free time for lunch and shopping, and the service of a private, comfortable vehicle for no more than 6 people.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off with driver, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Private tour, Local Guide in Dresden, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By JSVx
yes this is a must as everyone knows of the significance of the gates. The sight is easy to find and one can walk all around it it, under it and as such you are able to take a million photos for your collection. Note around the back of the embassy is the Jewish memorial which is worth a look whilst you are there.
8. Full-Day Private Tour of Dresden from Prague
Get out of Prague and even cross the border to Germany on this informative 10-hour day trip to Dresden. Learn about the history of the German city and explore its streets, once known as the 'Florence on the Elbe.' With a local guide, tour the sites, seeing the Zwinger Gallery (you can choose to visit 1 of its museums), the iconic Frauenkirche church, the porcelain mural 'Procession of Princes', pass by the Albertinum or the Semper Opera and the Brühlsche Terrace. Explore Dresden's rich cultural history with its beautiful architecture and gardens as well as the castles on the Elbe riverside and the "Blaues Wunder" bridge.
Inclusions: Private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water in the car, Professional local guide in Dresden, Admission fee to 1 of 3 Zwinger museums
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By cyndiasan
Hands down just amazing!!! From the moment I booked the communication with the Tour company was outstanding. Peter(the driver) picked me up at the airport and we drove to meet Kevin (the tour guide) at the castle. They both took the time to answer all my questions and explained the rich history of Prague. The tour was truly tailored for me (including the bathroom runs ????). I 100% recommend Kevin and Peter. I was able to see alot in the little time I had available. So if you have limited time this is the way to go. One last thing as a solo female traveler safety is always a concern of mine, I felt safe at all times. P.S. Viator. Peter and Kevin are a power team!
9. 12-day trip of Germany for Families with kids age 10-15
This tour is for families with kids age 10-15. There is a maximum of 24 people in your group. You will see Berlin, Dresden, Nürnberg and Munich: touristic highlights, but also lots of activities for the kids! There will be two guides so that the group can easily split in two at any moment. Kids may not be so interested in "culture" but they can go kajaking in the Spreewald, spend time in the largest water park in the world: Tropical Island, go climbing, and biking. Please note that you will receive an additional bill for the hotel stay, depending on how many rooms you would like! We will pick 4-star hotels with pools, where possible. This set-up is necessary because of cancellation policies of hotels which are different from the policies on this website.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, All activities, Live commentary on board
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, 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!
10. Full-Day Private Trip from Prague to Dresden
3-hours walking tour of Dresden Old Town Visit the Zwinger Palace, Theater Square, Dresden Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city Learn about the city’s fascinating history from your knowledgeable guide Perfect introduction to Dresden for first-time visitors
Inclusions: Private transportation, Private Guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Admission Fees
Reviewed By Aleksandr S
If I could give negative rating I would. The tour suppose to be in English, but somehow another party was added with French. No information, no history, hard to understand (maybe French part was better). After 3 hours of struggle we quit, not worth the money paid.
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