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City Walk - Dresden in One Day
City Walk - Dresden in One Day
City Walk - Dresden in One Day
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City Walk - Dresden in One Day

Dresden in one Day Walking Tour

By Showme Around
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $21 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Tours 2024:
English: Mon, Tue, Fr, Sat & Sun 10:00
German: Mon, Fr & Sat 12:30

In this citywalk through the baroque old town, you will see the tourists favourite attractions. You will gain fascinating insights into the history of saxony and it's architecture. How the game of power between megalomania and icecold calculation at the saxonian court turned out, you will learn in curious tales of the electors and kings. It also includes surprising information on the prevalent local art style and the rich culture of the city.

WE TRAVEL THROUGH TIME

This tour takes you from the Zwinger into the heart of Dresdens old town, the Neumarkt with the church of our lady. I will tell you, what the famous Zwinger actually is & we will visit Dresden Castle. Looking into the past, we will cover many things that are just not there anymore. To leave you not only to your imagination, I will always provide you with fitting imagery or videos for comparison.

EAT LIKE A LOCAL

To make you enjoy your day in Dresden to the fullest, you may also want to know where to be headed after the tour concludes. With our valuable tips and recommendations for your leisure activities, you can enjoy Dresden like a local would. What's to explore apart of the touristic ways? Where do locals go to dine out or are there any PopUps everybody talks about? I will let you know.

Explore the past and present Dresden in only one day.

Activity location

  • Theaterplatz
    • Am Theaterplatz,
    • 01067, Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Statue of King Johann
    • 1 Theaterplatz
    • 01067, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

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Walking Tour Englisch
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$20.59 x 1 Adult$20.59
Total
Price is $20.59
Walking Tour German
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • German
Language options: German
Starting time: 12:30pm
Price details
$20.59 x 1 Adult$20.59
Total
Price is $20.59

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified Tour Guide

Know before you book

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Theaterplatz
  • 10m
A history of Saxony in 5 minutes. Our Tourguide will meet you in front of the opera next to the Rider Monument of King Johan. After a brief introduction to the early history of Dresden, you will gain first insights about our route and the most relevant buildings of town.
The Dresden Zwinger
  • 25m
What exactly is the Zwinger and what makes it so special? Learn everything about the unique features of this building and the local baroque style of architecture in generell. I will explain the conception of the decoration, the theme it follows and show you a selection of sculptures in details. Two highlights will be a visit at the bath of the nymphs and the city pavillion with it's chimes.
Royal Palace (Residenzschloss)
  • 15m
Time for a stop inside to warm up. Inside Dresden castle we will focus on the devastating destruction of Dresden in WWII and it's reconstruction. You'll be given an introduction to the premises & it's museums. On our visit of the different courtyards, I will explain technique behind the Italian Sgraffito Decoration. On top, I will give you advice how to easily explore the castle in more detail on your own, if you feel like paying it a second visit.
Frauenkirche Dresden
  • 10m
The Neumarkt is dominated by the Church of our Lady with it's gigantic dome entirely made of sandstone. Listen to the important facts about the history of this monument and it's reconstruction.
Fürstenzug
  • 10m
NOBLESSE OBLIGE Living an ordinary life at court can be quite an ordeal! Especially in the baroque, wouldn't you agree?! Great expectations need to be measured up to and momentous decisions to be considered. How the game of power between megalomania and icecold calculation in saxony turned out, you will learn in curious tales of the electors and kings. At our stop at the world's biggest artwork entirely made of hand-painted tiles, the walk of the princes, you will meet The House of Wettin & the saxonian noble men.
Schlossplatz
  • 10m
We are king or What's that about confession? Proceeding to our next stop between Dresden Cathedral and Church of our Lady, we simply must address the question of Saxonies Confession. You should all know very well already: There is no getting around Martin Luther!
Semper Opera House (Semperoper)
  • 10m
Back at the theater square we take a big leap into the present and the bloom of classical music in Dresden. A look at the Opera House and the newer history of town, will complete our tour.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTheaterplatz
    • Am Theaterplatz,
    • 01067, Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStatue of King Johann
    • 1 Theaterplatz
    • 01067, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

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