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

Discover Dresden’s rich history and hidden stories on a 2-hour walking tour with Dr Fraser Macdonald, PhD. Explore iconic sites such as the Frauenkirche, Residenzschloss, Augustus Bridge, and the vibrant Neustadt district, while uncovering the city’s past—from its golden Baroque era to the devastation of WWII bombings that reshaped Dresden. Delve into streets, squares, and buildings most visitors…

5.0(140)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 140 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £51 per person

Hassle-free Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Trip from Dresden

Leave the logistics to us—your only task is to enjoy the scenery. We provide a seamless, all-inclusive journey to the best of both the Czech and German part of the national park in one day. Reliable Door-to-Door Pickup: No meeting points. We pick you up at your lodging and send you a message the evening before with the exact time, driver’s name, and car details for your peace of mind. Smart Timin…

4.8(139)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 139 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £128.35 per person

Public guided tour of the old town including a tour of the Frauenkirche

Feb. to Dec. │ Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │Up to 16 years free ✔ Spoken live and pictorially, with head cinema on time travel, background and details that are not in any travel guide ✔ perfect introduction to getting to know Dresden - complete tour of the old town and the Frauenkirche from inside (explanations of the altar, painting and lower church) and a tour of the Zwinger ✔ Comfortable guidance sy…

4.9(60)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 60 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £11.90 per person

Dresden: Walking tour with the night watchman

Discover Dresden at dusk and admire the impressive sights in the illuminating evening light. Enjoy a classic night watchman tour and look forward to spooky stories. Admire the historical Frauenkirche, see the famous Semper Opera House and take a look at the Zwinger.

4.6(60)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 60 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £13.60 per person

Historic Dresden Private Walking Tour

See Dresden with our team of licensed guides. We are passionate about Dresden and committed to delivering informative and engaging tours. Find out about Dresden's many layers of history from medieval through baroque, renaissance and modern times. You will hear about it's fate during WW2 and the painstaking rebuilding. If you have questions about the East German GDR times, bring them on! Or maybe…

4.9(35)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £187 per person

Dresden Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Meetingpoint: In the Old Town Duration: 2h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will learn about: • the fascinating history and stunning architecture of this old german city • about the rise of the city into a major cultural center before it met its tragic fate during WWII • The history of the Catholic Court Church • The lifestory of King Augustus the Strong, who desired to be King of Poland and…

4.6(15)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 15 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £198.51 per person

Self Guided Walk Through Dresden's Historic Old Town

Marvel at iconic architecture in the city once called the Florence of Germany on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Dresden. Dresden's beauty has been revived, and visitors find themselves, once again, enthralled by the impressive architecture that spans several centuries. On this tour, I’ll show you the most stunning buildings and m…

4.6(12)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £8.38 per person

Altstadtrundgang: Faszination Dresden

Discover Dresden’s classical past on this 100-minute, small-group walking tour of its Old Town. Packed with baroque monuments, magnificent palaces, and soaring churches, Dresden, as it stands today, is among the most beautiful cities in Germany. Your German-speaking guide will point out its key landmarks, while telling you about Dresden’s long history, from the Middle Ages through World War II an…

4.2(14)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 14 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £11.90 per person

Dresden Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Dresden: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a local pastry in the Altstadt or a stroll along the Elbe River and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and…

4.3(12)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £2.55 per person

Private Walking Tour of Dresden with official tour guide

Private Walking Tour of Dresden The Private Walking Tour of Dresden introduces you to a city shaped by art, resilience, and Baroque elegance. Your official guide meets you in the historic center, where each square reveals a story. This first approach helps you understand Dresden’s unique mix of grandeur and intimacy. You begin exploring key landmarks that define the city’s identity. Moreover, you…

4.8(9)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £133.57 per person

Street Art Tour Dresden Neustadt

On this 2 hr walking tour ONLY IN ENGLISH through the district Dresden Äußere Neustadt, the quarter of a live like a "Boheme", is very unique in Street Art. You will see illegal and legal works from local and international Street Artists. We talking about techniques and styles. On this authentic tour you will see painted walls, a Station designed from the Writer and Mural scene. Pasteup, Stecils,…

3.9(15)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £16.15 per person

Dresden: Private Sightseeing Treasure Hunt

Experience the magic of Dresden like never before with our Private Sightseeing Treasure Hunt Tour! Perfect for families, friends, and groups, this unique adventure lets you discover Dresden at your own pace. Equipped with a “Golden Compass” (easy-to-use GPS device) and a treasure-hunting kit, you'll navigate through the historic city center, searching for hidden clues and solving puzzles to find…

5.0(5)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £23.80 per person

Private Dresden Classic Walking Tour

Dresden is full of Baroque architecture highlights within a short walking distance. You will see: Zwinger, Semper Opera, Residenzschloss, Frauenkirche, Hofkirche, Fuerstenzug and more

5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £235.39 per person

The Third Reich in Dresden- private tour

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…

5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £191.25 per person

Dresden's 'Balcony of Europe': A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Elbe

The cobbled streets and historical charm of Dresden attract busloads of visitors but only a few of them find its hidden ”balcony”. This stretch along the River Elbe is in the city centre, but has stately architecture and sweeping views over the magnificent Elbe Valley with its vineyards. Property here was once so coveted that for a long time only a select few could even set foot upon the Balcony…

4.8(4)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews1 h

From £7.62 per person

Dresden Private Walking Tour With A Pro Guide

Dresden can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This tour focuses on the exterior of monuments, including museums, but if you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can create a customized experience just for you—simply let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand…

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £136 per person

Private Walking Tour in Dresden Baroque Heritage Center

This private walking tour reveals Dresden’s historic heritage. You will explore a city shaped by Saxon civilization and Baroque architectural mastery. The Zwinger Palace reflects classical elegance and cultural prestige. What stories of destruction and rebirth shaped this riverside historic center? Historic avenues guide you through carefully restored landmarks and cultural memory. You will feel…

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £448.97 per person

Fashioned For A King: Tour of Dresden's Royal Palace and historic city centre.

Dresden by itself is a rare jewel with an engrossing history and a phoenix-like story. A walking tour is essential to do it justice. But a walking tour is just the bare minimum, for to visit Dresden without experiencing its cultural aspects is to miss a remarkable opportunity. Allow us to guide you through one of its world class museums: The New Green Vault. First opened to the public in 1729, Au…

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £297.49 per person

Experience Dresden Heritage: Royal Palace, Zwinger & Frauenkirche

This Dresden walking tour offers a carefully curated journey through the city’s most iconic royal, and architectural landmarks, allowing you to experience centuries of history in a single, seamless route. You begin at the majestic Semperoper and move through grand squares and Baroque masterpieces such as the Zwinger Palace and Dresden Castle, before crossing into historic civic spaces like Schlos…

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews3 h

From £188.70 per person

Dresden Interactive City Tour

Discover Dresden your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore! Starting at the serene Elbe Riverbanks, follow a scenic route through Dresden’s most iconic landmarks, each with a fascinating story. From the majestic Residenzschloss to the inspiring Frauenkirche, uncover centuries of royal power, ar…

4.0(3)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £5.95 per person

Dresden-Prague One-Way Sightseeing Journey

Turn your boring travel day from Dresden to Prague into the highlight of your trip with an exciting sightseeing adventure. Along the way, we'll make stops at some extraordinary destinations that promise to create indelible memories. 1. Bastei Bridge - Saxon Switzerland: You'll be treated to a sweeping panoramic view that encompasses the majestic mountains and lush evergreen forests. 2. Delicious…

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £296.64 per person

Dresden Self-Guided Walking Tour From Ashes to Gold

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, the…

3.5(2)Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £6.09 per person

Dresden Private Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide

You haven’t seen Christmas in Germany if you didn’t go to Dresden! The city has the largest number of Christmas markets in eastern Germany, a total of 11, and it is the site of the oldest still standing seasonal event in the country. In 1434 Dresden issued the first permit for a food market on Christmas Eve, marking the very beginning of the Christmas Market tradition in Germany. It is one of the…

3.5(2)Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £198.51 per person

Private Walking Tour in Dresden Historic Wonders Through Time

This private walking tour reveals Dresden’s historic heritage. You will explore a city shaped by Saxon civilization and Baroque architectural mastery. The Zwinger Palace reflects classical grandeur and artistic legacy. What stories of destruction and rebirth shaped this historic river city through centuries? Historic streets and restored landmarks guide you through layers of European transformati…

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £327.01 per person

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