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Dresden History & Stories Walking Tour w/ Dr Fraser Macdonald PhD

5(117 reviews)Dresden, GermanyRef. viator-455157P1
2hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Join a 2-hour walking tour in Dresden led by Dr Fraser Macdonald, PhD, focusing on the city's history and lesser-known narratives. The tour includes visits to significant locations such as the Frauenkirche, Residenzschloss, Augustus Bridge, and the Neustadt district. Participants will learn about Dresden's evolution from its Baroque period to the impacts of WWII. This tour is suitable for both first-time visitors and those with a keen interest in history. It provides an opportunity to engage with the stories and architecture that shape Dresden, offering insights into areas often missed by tourists. Each location visited presents historical context and anecdotes that enhance the understanding of the city. When booking, consider that the tour is designed for small groups, allowing for an intimate experience. Participants will gain a deeper connection to Dresden’s landmarks and a newfound perspective on the city.

Itinerary

1

Museum fur Sachsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung

Here we will explore the fascinating history of this site, beginning in the 15th century as a fabulously wealthy Augustinian monastery before being demolished and turned into a royal hunting lodge in the 16th century after Luther's Reformation. Please note we will not be entering the building and its museums, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure. Ticket prices can be found here: https://volkskunst.skd.museum/besuch/

2

Haus der Kirche - Dreikoenigskirche

At this now beautiful Baroque church we will explore the unseen history of this crucial site in the former Altendresden., beginning in the early 15th century. Please note we will not be entering the building or climbing the tower, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure. Prices to climb the tower can be found here: https://www.hdk-dkk.de/dreikoenigskirche/der-turm/

3

Augustus Bridge

From Altendresden we then cross the famous Augustus Bridge to enter the Altstadt, to continue our explorations of the deep medieval history of Dresden

4

Frauenkirche Dresden

Here you will learn of the 700 year history of the Frauenkirche before it was constructed in the Baroque period and the various structural and religious changes it witnessed during this time. Please note we will not be entering the building and its museums, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure.

5

Holy Cross Church

Listen to the story of how this famous church was originally built in the 13th century, destroyed multiple times in its history, and also bore witness to crucial moments in the Reformation.

6

Denkraum Sophienkirche

Listen to the amazing story of the first Franciscan monastery in Dresden, originally constructed in the 13th century, including its demise and later resurrection as the iconic yet sadly lost Sophienkirche. This church, perhaps more than any other in Dresden, is a window on to the changing political and religious currents in the city's history.

7

Dresden Castle

The magnificent Residenzschloss is our final stop on the tour and here we examine how Dresden went from being a small, largely insignificant city to one of the most important in the entire Holy Roman Empire. This royal residence was built to house the Electors and Kings of Saxony, and we will learn about the incredible transformations this palace represents. Please note we will not be entering the building and its museums, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure. Ticket prices can be found here: https://www.skd.museum/en/visit/royal-palace/

What's included / not included

Professional Guided Tour
Entrance to Dreikönigskirche (5 Euro to climb the tower)Entrance to Residenzschloss (14 Euro entrance fee)Entrance to Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst (5 Euro entrance fee)Entrance feesEntrance fees

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Infants must be carried by adults

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