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Dresden Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

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| Dresden, Germany
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Meetingpoint: In the Old Town

Duration: 2h

Maximum 25 participants per Guide

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
• The lifestory of King Augustus the Strong, who desired to be King of Poland and converted to Catholicism
• The last King of Saxony, Princess Maria Carolina of Savoy, wife of Anthony of Saxony.
• long history of musical premieres from Semper Opera House, including major works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.
• how the city return to grandeur from the ashes of the 1945 allied bombing
• about the baroque and rennaissance architecture of the city.
• the story of the oldest Royal House of Europe, House of Wettin

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  • Private guided Tour
  • Local Guide who will be with your group only
  • Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
  • Gratuities
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Theaterplatz 1
01067 Dresden, Germany

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01 Dresden
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Katholische Hofkirche

Step into your comfortable shoes and meet your guide in the charming Old Town to discover the fascinating history and stunning architecture of the old german city. We will begin our adventure in Dresden's beautiful Old Town and the first stop will be the Catholic Court Church that stands as one of Dresden's foremost landmarks. When this cathedral was built, in the 18 th century, the general population of Dresden was protestant but its rulers were catholic. In the crypt the heart of King Augustus the Strong is buried along with the last King of Saxony and the remains of 49 other members of the Wettin family, as well as the remains of people who married into the family, such as Princess Maria Carolina of Savoy, wife of Anthony of Saxony.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Semper Opera House (Semperoper)

Close by we will be able to get a closer look at the beautiful Semper Opera House, regarded as one of the most beautiful European opera houses. The building is considered to be a prime example of "Dresden Baroque" architecture and has a long history of premieres, including major works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Dresden Zwinger

Our next stop will be at world-famous Zwinger Palace, one of the most magnificent Baroque buildings in Germany. With its pavilions and galleries, the “Crown Gate”, the “Nymphs’ Bath” and not least the gardens in the Zwinger courtyard, it is an oasis for every visitor to Dresden.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Big courtyard of the Residence / Grosser Schlosshof Dresdner Residenz

We move to the star of our tour: the Dresden Castle, one of the most important examples of Renaissance architecture in Germany. Over more than seven centuries it was the residence of the Electors and Kings of Saxony from the House of Wettin. With the help of your experienced guide, learn about one of the oldest Royal House of Europe, House of Wettin, a dynasty of German counts, dukes, prince-electors and kings that once ruled territories of present-day German states of Saxony and Thuringia for 953 years.
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Frauenkirche Dresden

A tour of Dresden is incomplete without a visit to city's most famous landmarks: the Lutheran Church of Our Lady. It is considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture, featuring one of the largest domes in Europe. Also, the locals like to say that: “The church is to Dresden what St. Paul's Cathedral is to London”.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Procession of Princes

The best is yet to come! We shall finish our tour with a view of as the largest porcelain artwork in the world: The Procession of Princes. The mural displays the ancestral portraits of the 35 margraves, electors, dukes and kings of the House of Wettin between 1127 and 1904 and it is located on the outer wall of the Stables Courtyard of Dresden Castle.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This walk tour suitable for any age
  • For this walk tour no transportation needed
  • Activity Level: Easy

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dresden Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide?

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). Read more Apr 2025

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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  • Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot.
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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