Dresden Old Town: Small-Group Walking Tour in English
4,8 (204)2hDresden, Germany
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Dresden Private Walking Tour
4.6(15 reviews)Dresden, Germany
2hDurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
Meet in the Old Town for a guided walking tour lasting 2 hours. This experience accommodates up to 25 participants per guide. The tour covers the history and architecture of Dresden, detailing its transformation into a cultural center and the impact of WWII. You will learn about the Catholic Court Church, King Augustus the Strong's aspirations, and Princess Maria Carolina of Savoy. The tour also highlights musical premieres from Semper Opera House and the city's architectural styles, as well as the recovery after the 1945 bombing and the legacy of the House of Wettin.
Itinerary
1
Katholische Hofkirche
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.
2
Semperoper Dresden
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.
3
The Dresden Zwinger
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.
4
Big courtyard of the Residence / Grosser Schlosshof Dresdner Residenz
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.
5
Procession of Princes
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.
What's included / not included
Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spotPrivate guided TourLocal Guide who will be with your group only
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Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- This walk tour suitable for any age
- For this walk tour no transportation needed
- Activity Level: Easy
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