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Historic Dresden Private Walking Tour

33 Reviews 4.91 out of 5 stars Based on 33 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | Dresden, Germany
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

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 architecture or iconography is your thing? There are numerous possibilities to curate this tour and we are happy to customize the information to your exact needs. As this is a private tour, it can begin at a time that is suitable for you. Just write in and discuss it with us. See you in Dresden!

What's Included

  • 2-Hour private walking tour
  • Expert guide
  • This is a walking tour. No transportation will be required or provided
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Schloßplatz
01067 Dresden-Altstadt, Germany

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End point

Neumarkt
01067 Dresden, Germany

The tour can be cutomized to end at any point in the city centre. Just let me know when we begin so that I can decide on the best route.

What To Expect

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Theaterplatz

The Theaterplatz of Dresden is where the city comes together to make its voice heard. Dominated by the imposing Semperopera, the square is enclosed by the Royal Palace, The Cathedral and Old Masters Gallery and considered by many to be one of the most beautiful squares of Europe.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Frauenkirche Dresden

This is the symbol of Dresden, the personification of Dresden's rising from the ashes. You will learn its story and time permitting we can go in for a quick visit.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Dresden Zwinger

It is considered a sculpture you can experience and was conceptualized as the entrance to a grand new royal palace that was never built. It is a reminder of the exotic and fantastic parties once held here 300 years ago.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Procession of Princes

100 metres long, 24,000 thousand tiles, the longest porcelain artwork in the world. There are secrets and stories hidden within it. See if you can spot them!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dresden Castle

Built, burnt down, rebuilt. Repaired and extended, burnt, rebuilt. The Royal Palace is an eclectic guardian of the history of the family that ruled Saxony and is home to their astounding collection of treasures. We walk through one of it's courtyards, but you can go in by yourself later and explore the museums.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Katholische Hofkirche (pass by)

The Royal Cathedral of Dresden is a magnificent structure. Built in secret by a catholic ruler in Protestant Saxony, the former court church has some unusual features and is one of the burial sites of the Royal family. We will see it from the outside and learn it's interesting story.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historic Dresden Private Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-240845P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 2-Hour private walking tour
  • Expert guide
  • This is a walking tour. No transportation will be required or provided

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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