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#1Dresden Trip with Zwinger Palace & Semper Gallery Admission

Dresden is a gem of European history and culture. Visit the opulent Zwinger Palace and the impressive art collection in the Semper Gallery. See the stunningl...

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Dresden Trip with Zwinger Palace & Semper Gallery Admission

#2Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Full-day tour from Dresden

Embark on a full-day trip that takes you deep into the Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland national parks in Germany and the Czech Republic. Breathtaking scenes o...

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$173
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Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Full-day tour from Dresden

#32-Day Grand Sightseeing City Tour - Hop On Hop Off

See the illustrious sights of Dresden the easy way; enjoy flexible transport and a choice of guided tours with 1 handy pass. With 22 stops over 3 routes, wha...

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$26
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2-Day Grand Sightseeing City Tour - Hop On Hop Off

#4Dresden Kompakt - 1.5 hours

Take the steering wheel and discover Dresden in a convoy of up to 6 colorful Trabis on a tour led by a professional guide accompanying you via radio. Navigat...

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$57
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Dresden Kompakt - 1.5 hours

#5Semperoper Dresden Guided Tour

A visit to the Semperoper ranks high on the top attractions in Dresden and should not be missed. Take a plunge into the sublime world of the opera, learn abo...

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Semperoper Dresden Guided Tour

#6Best of Bohemian Saxon Switzerland from Dresden-Fantasy Tour

Enjoy the two fantasy highlights of the region. The fairytale atmosphere makes this tour ideal for families! Try our family best-seller which features visits...

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$173
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Best of Bohemian Saxon Switzerland from Dresden-Fantasy Tour

#7Best of Bohemian Saxon Switzerland from Dresden- Hiking Tour

Our 'best of' tour offers an unprecedented opportunity to visit the 3 most popular highlights of Bohemian Saxon Switzerland in 1 day: the Bastei Bridge, the ...

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Best of Bohemian Saxon Switzerland from Dresden- Hiking Tour

#8A day-long Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague

The Elbe River Canyon Region boasts 2 national parks of exquisite natural beauty for you to explore on this small-group guided tour. Leave the tourist-crowde...

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A day-long Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague

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Things To Do In Dresden

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Our activities are the best way to organize your trip. You'll need an expert itinerary to make the most of a trip to Dresden, especially when you want to include lots of local cuisine and entertainment. And it's clear that you're itching to explore every avenue—you're excited to get out and play. You're thrilled to sign up for the best activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighborhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Book guided tours on Expedia, and there will be no need to worry about looking at a map.