Dresden Self-Guided Walking Tour From Ashes to Gold

3.5(2)4 hFree cancellationBy Tourific

About this activity

They call it white gold, and men were once imprisoned over it. In a vault beneath Dresden, a young alchemist promised his king real gold, failed, and handed Europe its first true porcelain instead.

Dresden is full of stories like that, and this self-guided walking tour walks you straight to them. Follow the route on your phone as it narrates a city bombed to ash in the last winter of the war, then rebuilt from its own rubble and from old paintings. See the Frauenkirche pieced back together from its scorched original stones. Meet the ruler whose heart, they say, still beats when a beautiful woman passes. Uncover the Green Vault heist that stunned the world.

There is no guide to keep pace with and no fixed departure. This Dresden audio tour runs offline, pausing and resuming whenever you want.

Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every one comes with a full refund guarantee.

What's included

✓100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
✓Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded.
✓Audio and written guide included
✓1 year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like.
✓Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation.

Not included

✕Any physical devices or headphones
✕Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can't find it? Search for "Tourific" in your email inbox and spam folder OR contact us via support.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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