Top Dresden Art & Culture

Leave the rush of Dresden behind and experience the beauty of the Central European landscape. Spend a day in Saxon Switzerland National Park, which is popular with both locals and international climbers. This small-group tour picks you up at your accommodation and gets you to the park early to avoid crowds. All your needs are met—comfortable travel, navigation on your hike, authentic Czech/German food and drink, even your ride back to your hotel.

If you want to see more than the center, borrow a bike and join us. From the historic old town, we drive to the Baroque quarter, through the New Town and the suburbs. We cycle on side roads and through the parks. Finally, the realization takes place. Dresden is huge!

Dresden's only city tour with the possibility of a -u at 22 stops. get out. Day tickets or multi-day tickets can be booked.

Explore the beautiful Saxon Switzerland National Park on this 8-hour day trip from Dresden. Delve into the Saxon Switzerland National Park with a guide and take in top attractions such as Bastei Bridge and Pravčická Gate — Europe’s largest natural sandstone gate. Admire panoramic views over the mighty Elbe River, cross from the Saxon side of the park into the Czech side and gain insight into the region’s fascinating geology. After lunch, head into Kamenice Gorge for a dingy ride through the sandstone canyon and explore the pretty town of Hrensko.

Discover a variety of treasures during a guided visit to the New Green Vault in Dresden. Learn about this historic museum, founded by Augustus the Strong, which contains a collection of jewels, gold objects, ivory, and enamel. Hear stories about the exhibits ranging from the Baroque to Classicism and get details about how the collection survived World War II bombings.

Learn about Dresden’s street art scene on this Street Art Tour in Äußere Neustadt district. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as you’ll have a guide to take you around. The tour will take you to a wide selection of murals, stencils, tags, and unique street art that you wouldn’t find without a guide. Your experience will be enriched with guide insights on the specific techniques used too. An informative, fun and colorful tour.

MEISSEN, Europe's oldest porcelain manufactory with the oldest registered trademark, has a wealth of patterns stretching back more than 300 years to draw upon when creating and meticulously crafting new designs. You can witness world-famous Meissen porcelain being made in the demonstration section of our House-of-Meissen theme world and, in its Museum, learn all about our history as well as being given a unique rundown of the overall development of Meissen porcelain. Our stores will give you plenty of inspiration on what to select from MEISSEN’s largest product range and there’s always the enticing option of rounding your visit off with culinary delights from the Meissen café and restaurant.

We welcome you to an exciting time travel to Transport Museum at the Neumarkt in Dresden: How has land, sea and air traffic influenced societies through the centuries? Impressive locomotives, elegant vintage cars, adventurous flying machines, stunning ship models and many active stations invite visitors of all ages to discover, to experience and to embark. Listen to interesting and exciting stories about the vehicles – and the people – that move us, and learn about technology at the same time. Using the free Wi-Fi, visitors can download the Transport Museum app with its audio guide (available in German, English, Czech, Russian and German Sign language).

The city of Dresden has many layers of history and it's fate during WW2 is of special interest to many. Others find it's baroque past fascinating while still others would rather learn about the East German GDR times. 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. We are licenced guides passionate about increasing our knowledge and yet delivering it all in an entertaining and engaging fashion.

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

Discover the long history and natural highlights of Germany's Saxony region on this day trip from Dresden to Saxon Switzerland National Park. Drive through the Elbe River Canyon, flanked by towering sandstone, and walk across the Bastei Bridge for stunning views of the park. You'll also admire the unique architecture of the Königstein Fortress, steeped in more than 750 years of history, and enjoy lunch on this scenic getaway among ancient landmarks.

Here we are at home. This is our home and farm quarters. We know every stone here and show you the Dresden lifestyle.

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 historic city of Dresden it can be the perfect choice for those who who want to see the city centre, but also have an interest in this special topic. The tour is led by a local guide who is not of German origin. This made her ask questions and dig deep in order to understand the events that took place in this turbulent time. The tour content arose out of these years of personal enquiry and interest in the subject. As this is a private tour, it can be customized and personalized according to your wishes.

Due to Corona virus we stopped our daily walking tous with different guests to join. Instead we offer only private walking tours for now to follow the state regulations. It is your advantage to enjoy this tour in private with your family (living in one home) and have a personal guide. We love to guide small "group" tours like this and give you the info about the sights - which suit your interests. Please let us know what you are interested in when booking. So we can adjust this walking tour to your personal needs and wishes.

This Experience is provided by a private local. The group size is up to 8 people. Discover the most impressive buildings in Dresden and learn about each one and its characteristics in this invigorating architectural walk. Join me on this adventure and discover the beauty and unique characteristics of the city’s most significant buildings and get to know a bit more about the local culture in Germany from my own perspective. During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture, while also learning about the way in which this has changed over the years, with the city becoming more modern while still keeping its unique character. You cannot leave the city without having learned more about the Opera, or the Castle!

This Experience is provided by a private Local. The group size is up to 8 people. You only have an hour to fall in love with Dresden? Challenge accepted! Discover Dresden during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle, and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet in front of the Kreuzkirche and go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Dresden special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Once known as Florence on the Elbe, Dresden has been slowly reestablishing itself as a cultural hub of Europe following the devastation of World War II. Avoid getting overwhelmed by its myriad palaces, churches, and landmarks and let a guide show you around key sights. See Dresden Castle (Residenzschloss), Dresden Frauenkirche, and Brühl's Terrace, the “Balcony of Europe,” and hear about the history behind the city’s historical and cultural sights.

Let our professional and experienced guide introduce Dresden to you at the best way possible! You will be fascinated with an illustrated history of the city. The old town of Dresden is packed with great historical buildings you must not miss. It is an ideal size for a walking tour. Strolling through the streets, you will see all the buildings Dresden is famous for: the Zwinger, the Theatre Square with the Opera House and the Catholic Court Church, the Procession of Princes, the Brühl Terrace and the Church of Our Lady. You will be impressed and fascinated by the stories about them. Use the opportunity to find out more about the capital of Saxony!

This Experience is provided by a private local. On this city specific Experience, we will roam through the once affluent Loschwitz region and view more of Dresden’s wonderful architecture and history. Join me as I take you to a part of the city regular tourists don’t often get to see and mostly don't even know that it exists! We will climb great heights on one of the world’s oldest suspension bridges, learn about what makes the Blaues Wunder so unique and head to the picturesque Albrechtsberg Palace. All the while walking along the River Elbe, viewing the city from a different angle and learning more about the influences and history of this great city. You will also have the chance to ask me all your questions about the history of Dresden and I would be glad to answer them all!

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 most traditional, with many traditions related with the city’s local industries, like mining, woodworking and pottery. 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 History of the Striezelmarkt The connection to the Erzgebirge of a certain Christmas delicacy

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Explore Dresden with ease and efficiency on a short walking tour to the city’s highlights, including the Lutheran Church of Our Lady, Dresden Castle, and Zwinger Palace. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and an inside perspective on Dresden’s rich history. A range of morning and afternoon departure times are offered to fit your schedule.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What is so special about Zwinger palace? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is the most famous historical couple of the Germany country? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Go ahead and discover the capital of Saxony! The historical city centre is the place to see the local jewels: the most famous historical buildings and the treasury. The splendour of the residence of Saxony is reflected in all beautiful places, such as the Royal Palace, the Zwinger, the Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady, which were all reconstructed after the Second World War. You will be sure it is great - the old splendour of the baroque residence is back. This is also true in the New Green Vault, the new presentation of the treasury. Our professional guide will help you to look behind the facade of the treasures, the automatons - you will be surprised! This guided tour will bring them to life.