Dresden Tour

Explore Germany’s “Baroque Pearl”—devastated in WWII and meticulously restored—with the option to visit the fascinating Meissen Porcelain Museum or uncover hidden artistically decorated courtyards.

Duration
9-10 hours (includes travel time from Berlin, see below)

Average distance
1.5-2 km | 0.9-1.2 mi
Old City Center by foot only

For World War II buffs
Heritage and history in the ruins

Ideal for van tours
Private vans available from Berlin

Baroque splendor
Germany’s answer to Florence

Custom tour pricing
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If you're in Berlin for a week or traveling to Prague, consider a day trip to Dresden. Just 2.5 hours away by train or car, this city, known as "Florence on the Elbe," features stunning Baroque architecture and a fascinating history, from Saxon rulers to its World War II devastation and restoration.

On this full-day tour, we'll visit key sites in the historic city center, including the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger, the exterior of the former Dresden Royal Palace, the Semper Opera, the "Balcony of Europe" and more. The tour of the old city center takes approximately two 2 hours, and is on foot.

Popular Sites ● Dresden

  • Fraunkirche
  • East Side Gallery
  • Procession of Princes
  • Zwinger Palace
  • Semper Opera
  • Former Royal palace
  • View of Elbe River

🚐 Available with a private van

  • Fraunkirche
  • Meissen Porcelain Museum
  • Vineyard wine tastings
  • Dresden’s Neustadt: artsy courtyards and a 19th c. milk shop
A full view of Albrechstburg castle, Meissen, surrounded by the Elbe River on a sunny day
zwinger-palace-facade-dresden-architecture.jpg Baroque facade of the Zwinger Palace under bright blue skies
Tour guide on the grand staircase of Dresden’s Baroque Zwinger Palace
Tour guide enjoying gelato on a Dresden Old Town walking tour
Tour guide standing inside Dresden’s Pfunds Molkerei, the world’s most beautiful dairy shop
The Procession of Princes mural in Dresden’s Old Town depicting Saxon rulers
Decorative tiled wall detail inside Pfunds Molkerei dairy shop
Visitors enjoying the view from the ornate Baroque balcony of Dresden’s Zwinger Palace
Tour guide explaining, gesturing with her hands in the old historic town in Dresden on a sunny day
Guide speaking to guests in Dresden’s in front of Semper Opera
Guide and guests in Dresden’s historic Jewish Quarter at the Judenhof
Close-up of the colorful “Courtyard of Elements” (Kunsthofpassage) in Dresden’s Neustadt district, featuring blue façade and artistic rain drain pipes designed to make music when it rains.
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Popular Sites in Dresden

🚐 Available with a private van

  • A baroque palace complex renowned for its stunning architecture, gardens, and world-class art collections

  • The iconic Baroque church, rebuilt after its destruction in World War II as a symbol of reconciliation and resilience.

  • a historical palace and home to the famed Green Vault, displaying centuries of art, treasures, and Saxony’s heritage

  • A city terrace famed for its stunning baroque skyline along the Elbe and breathtaking views over the city and river.

  • Dresden’s historic opera house, celebrated for its stunning architecture and as a center of world-class opera and ballet.

  • The Procession of the Princes, depicting Saxony’s rulers in a grand parade through history

  • A customized lunch option in one of the restaurants or cafes in the historic city center and a visit to Dresden’s best chocolate and ice-cream shop

  • A charming historic milk shop in Dresden, offering a glimpse into the city’s everyday life and traditions of the past

  • A creative courtyard complex, famed for its creative art installations and colorful facades.

  • Europe’s first porcelain manufactory with exquisite collections of historic and contemporary Meissen works and live demonstrations of how porcelain is made.

  • A historic wine-growing region along the Elbe, renowned for its scenic landscapes and celebrated Riesling wines

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