Dresden Old Town: Small-Group Walking Tour in English
4,8 (204)2hDresden, Germany
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CultureCity toursHistorical
City tour and castle tour in Dresden
4.8(18 reviews)Dresden, Germany
5h30DurationGermanOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
Available from February to December on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, this tour runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a one-hour break. Admission is included in the price, and children up to 16 years can join for free. The tour covers major sights in Dresden such as the Zwinger, Semperoper, and Residenzschloss. Participants will also visit the Frauenkirche from the inside. The Residenzschloss showcases its grandeur and rich history, featuring exhibitions like the green vault, Turkish chamber, giant hall, English staircase, princely cloakroom, small ballroom, and from October 2019, the parade rooms with the throne room of August the Strong. Additionally, from April 13th to November 3rd, 2019, there is an option to ascend the Hausmannsturm for a panoramic view over the Elbe valley. The experience is organized efficiently, allowing for a comfortable lunch break during the day.
Itinerary
1
Stallhof
Oldest fairground of Dresden. Tournament court for knight games
2
Neumarkt
Rebuilt historic center of Dresden with patrician palaces
3
Frauenkirche Dresden
External explanations and inside inspection of the Frauenkirche with many interesting details to interior design and the historical reconstruction
4
Procession of Princes
unique image of the Saxon princely family on 25,000 Meissen porcelain tiles
5
Semperoper Dresden
One of the most beautiful opera houses in Germany You are welcome to book a guided tour in the Semperoper. Please approach us directly.
6
The Dresden Zwinger
Most famous fairground of Dresden
7
Bruehlsche Terrasse
former fortress wall and today's promenade with impressive view of the flood plains, the Elbe and the new town
8
Dresden Castle
Experience with our castle tour: ✔ Exciting backgrounds to the most famous works of art of the Treasury, Green Vault (cherry face with 185 faces, Golden Coffee, Centerpiece of the great mogul Aureng-Zeb u.v.m) ✔ a castle in all its splendor with something unique from centuries: jousting tournaments come to life; over the galas to the sultan's tent; precious silk, gems and pearls on princely clothing ✔ individual ascent to the Hausmannsturm (April 13 - November 03, 2019): enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the Elbe Valley - Dresden is at your feet ✔ from January 2019 also with the small ballroom and from October 2019 with the parade rooms of August the Strong including his throne room
9
Grunes Gewolbe
In the famous treasury, the New Green Vault reflected in the glitter of gold and silver, the glitter of thousands of gems pomp and artistry of the Saxon Electors. Join us on a journey through the centuries. See first-hand the absolute excellence of European craftsmanship - well-known pieces such as the cherry stone with 185 faces, the Golden Coffee Kit, the centerpiece of the great mogul Aureng-Zeb u.v.m waiting to be discovered.
10
Turkish Chamber / Turckische Cammer
The fascination of Ottoman culture will enchant you in the Turkish Camber: the Sultan's sublime pomp and tabernacle, magnificent saddles and bridles on life-size horses, and the most precious and dangerous weapons that brought fear and terror to Europe's armies in the hands of the Janissaries.
11
Hausmannsturm
After our guided tour of the castle, you have the opportunity / time with the admission included in the price on the Hausmannsturm (April-October) individually rise and enjoy the magnificent panoramic view over the Elbe Valley: Dresden is at your feet ...
What's included / not included
Guidance system (receiver for the guests and microphone for the tour guide)Postcards as a small thank you and reminderAdmission to the exhibitions in the Residenzschloss (valid for one day)personal guide
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
- Are companion animals allowed in the castle? Unfortunately, no
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