City tour and castle tour with green vaults, parade rooms and much more

4.8 (18 reviews) Dresden, Germany
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Duration5h 30m
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LanguagesGerman
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Feb. to Dec. / Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │ 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (incl. 1 hour break) │ Price including admission │Up to 16 years free

✔ get to know Dresden with all its sights: Zwinger, Semperoper, Residenzschloss to mention only a few; We also visit the Frauenkirche from the inside as part of the open church

✔ the Residenzschloss - splendor and impressive history, deliberately guided to the most beautiful in the respective exhibitions: green vault, Turkish chamber, giant hall, English staircase, princely cloakroom, small ballroom and from October 2019 parade rooms with throne room August the Strong

✔ individual ascent to Hausmannsturm (April 13th - November 3rd, 2019): enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the Elbe valley - Dresden is at your feet

✔ Smooth process, perfectly organized, with a lunch break to rest - the unforgettable day of your Dresden trip

What's included

  • Guidance system (receiver for the guests and microphone for the tour guide)
  • Postcards as a small thank you and reminder
  • Admission to the exhibitions in the Residenzschloss (valid for one day)
  • personal guide

What to expect

  1. Stallhof
    10m
    Oldest fairground of Dresden. Tournament court for knight games
  2. Neumarkt
    10m
    Rebuilt historic center of Dresden with patrician palaces
  3. Frauenkirche Dresden
    20m
    External explanations and inside inspection of the Frauenkirche with many interesting details to interior design and the historical reconstruction
  4. Procession of Princes
    10m
    unique image of the Saxon princely family on 25,000 Meissen porcelain tiles
  5. Semperoper Dresden
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the most beautiful opera houses in Germany

    You are welcome to book a guided tour in the Semperoper. Please approach us directly.
  6. The Dresden Zwinger
    15m
    Most famous fairground of Dresden
  7. Bruehlsche Terrasse
    10m
    former fortress wall and today's promenade with impressive view of the flood plains, the Elbe and the new town
  8. Dresden Castle
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Experience with our castle tour:

     ✔ Exciting backgrounds to the most famous works of art of the Treasury, Green Vault (cherry face with 185 faces, Golden Coffee, Centerpiece of the great mogul Aureng-Zeb u.v.m)

    ✔ a castle in all its splendor with something unique from centuries: jousting tournaments come to life; over the galas to the sultan's tent; precious silk, gems and pearls on princely clothing

    ✔ individual ascent to the Hausmannsturm (April 13 - November 03, 2019): enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the Elbe Valley - Dresden is at your feet

    ✔ from January 2019 also with the small ballroom and from October 2019 with the parade rooms of August the Strong including his throne room
  9. Grunes Gewolbe
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    In the famous treasury, the New Green Vault reflected in the glitter of gold and silver, the glitter of thousands of gems pomp and artistry of the Saxon Electors. Join us on a journey through the centuries.

    See first-hand the absolute excellence of European craftsmanship - well-known pieces such as the cherry stone with 185 faces, the Golden Coffee Kit, the centerpiece of the great mogul Aureng-Zeb u.v.m waiting to be discovered.
  10. Turkish Chamber / Turckische Cammer
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The fascination of Ottoman culture will enchant you in the Turkish Camber: the Sultan's sublime pomp and tabernacle, magnificent saddles and bridles on life-size horses, and the most precious and dangerous weapons that brought fear and terror to Europe's armies in the hands of the Janissaries.
  11. 1h · Admission ticket included
    These include the Türckische Cammer, The Giant Hall, The Electoral Wardrobe - Power and Fashion, On the way to the Electoral Power, worldview and knowledge around 1600. During our castle tour we take a look in one or the other exhibition. With the entrance ticket included in the price, you can stay in the Residenzschloss for the whole day (eg after the tour to climb the Hausmannsturm).
  12. Hausmannsturm
    1m · Admission ticket included
    After our guided tour of the castle, you have the opportunity / time with the admission included in the price on the Hausmannsturm (April-October) individually rise and enjoy the magnificent panoramic view over the Elbe Valley: Dresden is at your feet ...

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

10:30 clock in the basement of the district at the Frauenkirche in front of the Tourist Information Dresden. The city guide holds a sign "Highlights of Dresden" in her hand.
Underground parking: e.g. Altmarkt o. Frauenkirche Neumarkt or parking Schießgasse; Public transport stops: Pirnaischer Platz, Altmarkt o. Postplatz.

End point

After the tour you have the opportunity to climb the Hausmannsturm individually and enjoy the panorama (April to October).

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Are companion animals allowed in the castle? Unfortunately, no

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.8 (18)

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