2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Dresden

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Overview

In this rare opportunity, Dr Fraser Macdonald, anthropologist and historian, takes you on a deep journey into the hidden 700 year history of Dresden before, during, and after it became an icon of Baroque splendour. Across visits to a range of crucial sites in the city, you will learn of the prehistoric significance of the Elbe Valley for Paleolithic and Neolithic populations, the ancient origins of Dresden as a small fishing village, its growth from a tiny city to a flourishing centre of the Holy Roman Empire, the enormous impact of Luther's Reformation, as well as the damage and destruction produced by centuries of warfare.

What's Included

Professional Guided Tour

Entrance to Dreikönigskirche (5 Euro to climb the tower)
Entrance to Residenzschloss (14 Euro entrance fee)
Entrance to Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst (5 Euro entrance fee)
Haus der Kirche - Dreikoenigskirche
Museum fur Sachsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Neustädter Markt
01097 Dresden, Germany

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End point

Theaterplatz
01067 Dresden, Germany

We end the tour on the majestic Theaterplatz, where you will be free to explore the surrounding Zwinger, Semperoper, and neighbouring Altstadt or jump on a convenient tram to your next destination.

What To Expect

Köpckestraße

Here the tour begins on the banks of the Elbe where Dresden was first permanently settled. We will pause to consider the history, culture, language, and eventual displacement of the people who first lived here.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum fur Sachsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung

Here we will explore the fascinating history of this site, beginning in the 15th century as a fabulously wealthy Augustinian monastery before being demolished and turned into a royal hunting lodge in the 16th century after Luther's Reformation. Please note we will not be entering the building and its museums, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure. Ticket prices can be found here: https://volkskunst.skd.museum/besuch/

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Haus der Kirche - Dreikoenigskirche

At this now beautiful Baroque church we will explore the unseen history of this crucial site in the former Altendresden., beginning in the early 15th century. Please note we will not be entering the building or climbing the tower, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure. Prices to climb the tower can be found here: https://www.hdk-dkk.de/dreikoenigskirche/der-turm/

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Augustus Bridge (Pass By)

From Altendresden we then cross the famous Augustus Bridge to enter the Altstadt, to continue our explorations of the deep medieval history of Dresden

Frauenkirche Dresden

Here you will learn of the 700 year history of the Frauenkirche before it was constructed in the Baroque period and the various structural and religious changes it witnessed during this time. Please note we will not be entering the building and its museums, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holy Cross Church

Listen to the story of how this famous church was originally built in the 13th century, destroyed multiple times in its history, and also bore witness to crucial moments in the Reformation.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Denkraum Sophienkirche

Listen to the amazing story of the first Franciscan monastery in Dresden, originally constructed in the 13th century, including its demise and later resurrection as the iconic yet sadly lost Sophienkirche. This church, perhaps more than any other in Dresden, is a window on to the changing political and religious currents in the city's history.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Palace (Residenzschloss)

The magnificent Residenzschloss is our final stop on the tour and here we examine how Dresden went from being a small, largely insignificant city to one of the most important in the entire Holy Roman Empire. This royal residence was built to house the Electors and Kings of Saxony, and we will learn about the incredible transformations this palace represents. Please note we will not be entering the building and its museums, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure. Ticket prices can be found here: https://www.skd.museum/en/visit/royal-palace/

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are 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
Infants must be carried by adults
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Dresden?

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 (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025