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Big city tour hop on hop off 22 stops
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Use the hop-on hop-off bus to explore Dresden the easy way. Aboard a double-decker bus, travel through the city and visit sights such as the Royal Palace and the Blue Wonder. Hop on and off at more than 20 stops around the city and enjoy some complimentary sightseeing experiences with your ticket.
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$20.73
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$20.73

Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park Day Trip from Dresden
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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.
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$150.30
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$150.30

Private walking tour through historic Dresden
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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!
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$153.41
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$153.41
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City Walk - Dresden in One Day
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'BEAUTY WAS INVENTED HERE' (Winckelmann 1749)
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.
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$16.58
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$16.58

Best of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland Day Trip from Dresden - Hiking Tour
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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.
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$154.44
Price varies by group size
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$154.44
Price varies by group size

2 day ticket Grand City Tour Hop on Hop off 22 stops
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Dresden's only hop on hop off city tour with many inclusive services. The ticket is valid for two full days.
We show you Dresden! Hop on hop off with 22 stops. In our double-decker buses we offer you the best all-round visibility, open in summer and well heated in winter. Licensed tour guides or GPS-controlled audio systems in 19 different languages convey everything you need to know about the city.
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$22.80
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$22.80

Dresden Highlights - Big city tour with bike
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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!
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$30.06
Price varies by group size
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$30.06
Price varies by group size

Full-Day Tour to Bohemian and Saxon National Park from Dresden
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Our fantastic guides will take you on a breathtaking tour to the National Park. The tour consists of three “hikes” to stunning locations, including lunch in a local Czech restaurant. The first location is the magnificent Bastei in Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany. The views are spectacular, air is fresh, and this hike is a warm up for a day. Afterwards we drive you under monumental Pravcicka Arch in Bohemian Switzerland National Park in Czechia. You will walk through dense forrest which finally opens up at the top for the view of the arch and surrounding countryside. And last but not least, you walk the third trail with us, which leads to the river Kamenice and towards the Edmund's or Silent Glen. There is a very different scenery than the views from other two hikes. The trails are magically nestled deep within the natural gorge, which at first end at a “dinghy” boat ride. After the completion of this mesmerizing journey, we drop you back to your hotel by our cosy minivan.
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$145.12
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$145.12

Private Walking Tour of Dresden with official tour guide
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Discover the wonderful capital city of Saxony during this private walking tour with a private, local, experienced and official tour guide.
You will go through all the main sites of the historical city center such as: the house of Wettin and their collections, the Catholic Court Church, a panoramic look at the Semper Opera House and the famous Zwinger Palace. You will visit the iconic Schlossplatz and the beautiful Frauenkirche.
Your private guide will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour.
Amongst others, enjoy:
- Frauenkirche Dresden,
- The Dresden Zwinger,
- Semper Opera House (Semperoper),
- Schlossplatz,
- Holy Cross Church,
This is a private walking tour only for your party. There is no transportation included in this tour.
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$129.57
Price varies by group size
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$129.57
Price varies by group size

Bicycle tour of Dresden
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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!
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$30.06
Price varies by group size
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$30.06
Price varies by group size

Day trip to Saxon Switzerland
The bizarre rocky landscape, which opens in the upper Elbe valley, from Pirna, has always been the preferred excursion destination for the Dresdeners and their guests. Swiss painters discovered the sandstones as a unique landscape setting just over two hundred years ago. The well-known natural highlights such as Bastei, Königstein Fortress, Schrammsteine etc. have already inspired artists such as Caspar David Friedrich, Richard Wagner and Carl Maria von Weber. Our tour takes you directly to the Saxon Switzerland National Park, further via Bastei and Königstein Fortress - for a very special nature experience.
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$20.73
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$20.73

Altstadtrundgang
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August the Strong celebrated lavish celebrations in the Zwinger, one of the most beautiful baroque complexes in Europe. Enjoy this flair yourself on a tour of the outdoor facilities. It continues to the castle and prince's train. Visit the world's largest porcelain mural. Our tour guide will tell you exciting stories about the ancestral gallery of the Saxon rulers. Experience the old center of the city up close around the reconstructed Frauenkirche. The stone dome is one of the largest church domes in Europe.
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$20.73
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$20.73

Bastei Bridge with Boat Ride: easy Tour from Dresden
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Family friendly tour for hiking beginners. Day trip designed for an easy going day. - visit the best of the national parks Bohemia and Saxon Switzerland!
The first stop will be the scenic Bastei bridge in Germany - famous stone bridge with sandstone towers and the Neurathen castle ruins.
After rich local cuisine lunch we will drive you into the Gorges of Kamenice river, where you will enjoy boat ride in a sandstone canyon formed over 100 million years ago.
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$133.71
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$133.71

New Green Vault with Licensed guide
1
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.
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$180.36
per group
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$180.36
per group

Dresden private tour with castle visit
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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.
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$326.51
per group
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$326.51
per group

Dresden's 'Balcony of Europe': A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Elbe
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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 of Europe.
On this self-guided audio tour you'll learn the answers to these questions:
• How did this come to be called "The Balcony of Europe"?
• Can there be someone richer than a king?
• What’s the name of Dresden's most famous cake?
• What’s the significance of a bench made out of white plastic?
• Is there a link between Dresden's and Hansel and Gretel?
• What is Saxony's "White Gold"
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$5.20
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$5.20

Winterland Tour to Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland from Dresden
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Our fantastic guides will take you on a breathtaking tour to the National Park. The tour consists of two “hikes” to stunning locations, including lunch in a local Czech restaurant. The first location is the magnificent Bastei in Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany. The views are spectacular, air is fresh, and this hike is a warm up for a day. Afterwards we drive you under monumental Pravcicka Arch in Bohemian Switzerland National Park in Czechia. You will walk through dense forrest which finally opens up at the top for the view of the arch and surrounding countryside.
The tasty and rich lunch will take place at well known local restaurant, where the food is delicious and the choice varies from traditional Czech food to international dishes, followed by Czech beer, mullen wine or a soft drink. After the completion of this mesmerizing journey, we drop you back to your hotel by our cosy minivan.
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$145.12
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$145.12

Small city tour by bike
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This tour is designed for families, friends and couples who like to travel privately or in small groups.
From the historic old town, we drive to the baroque quarter with houses from the 18th century, through the alternative new town and along the green Elbe. At the end of the day the realization comes - Dresden is huge!
If you don't have a bike with you, you can rent it from us at the meeting point.
The tour is also suitable for hand bikes.
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$12.44
Price varies by group size
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$12.44
Price varies by group size

Kick-off - city tour of Dresden, arrival and orientation
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What do I see on the tour?
Overview of the most important sights of Dresden in the center; Preliminary procedure: Historical Neumarkt, Frauenkirche, Residenzschloss, Zwinger, Theaterplatz, Semperoper, Katholische Hofkirche, Augustus Brücke, Goldener Reiter, Neustätdter Markt
What is special about other tours?
special route from old town to new town with Canaletto view u. interesting stories; lots of interesting information for your stay, e.g. recommended restaurants; short - short - entertaining - in a small group
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$10.37
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$10.37

Dresden Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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.
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$195.91
per group
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$195.91
per group

Repeat the traces of the Saxon rulers on a private day tour
We are offering to your attention to the tour off the beaten track - visit Meissen – the city of history, wine, porcelain and music, and Moritzburg, served as a hunting lodge to Saxony's Elector Frederick Augustus I in the 18th century. The oldest European porcelain with a private guide for sure deserves your attention.
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$1,734.00
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$1,734.00

Discover the old city of Dresden on a private walking tour
Dresden is one of the most beautiful Baroque cities in Europe. If you’re still on the fence and wondering ‘is Dresden worth visiting’ - we can assure you - it is! On this tour, we offer you to explore the historic Old Town, to listen to the history of this place, which is great and sad. Our local guide knows a lot and ready to share it with you.
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will stroll together through the streets of Dresden and learn more about Dresden’s history. The tour ends in the city center. Your guide will assist you to call a taxi back if needed.
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$400.00
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$400.00

Grand Tour of Arts – explore world-renowned art collections of Dresden
When the Cold War was over in 1989 Dresden city was totally changed and it became one of the best cities to visit for the tourists again. It is the city of gorgeous baroque architecture, a great amount of galleries, exhibitions, and museums. We have chosen the very best for your cultural visit to Dresden and our guide will be happy to share his knowledge with you.
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship.
First, you will have a walking tour of the old city of Dresden, listening to a great history of this place.
After that, your guide will take you to the Old Masters’ Picture Gallery where you will admire great works of world-famous artists like Titian, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and of course Raphael – The Sixtine Madonna!
After the tour ends you will be able to stay in the museum as long as you wish or your guide will lead you to one of the restaurants or assist you in calling the taxi back.
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$1,334.00
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$1,334.00

Discover Dresden in 60 Minutes with a Local
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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!
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$49.75
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$49.75
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