Dresden XXL City Tour by Van small groups Old and New Town 6hrs

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Northern Dresden – Chip and Semiconductor Industry – “Silicon Saxony” see Workshops from BOSCH, EMSC, Globalfoundries, AMD, Zeiss-Jena

   Passes by

2. Located on the right bank of the River Elbe, Dresden Neustadt is characterized by its beautiful late-19th-century architecture and is now the city’s vibrant and alternative district, with numerous pubs, restaurants, clubs, small independent shops, and late-night convenience stores. Get an impression to visit again this cafe, pub and club district.

   30 min

3. Dresden’s Weißer Hirsch is an elegant hillside district above the Elbe Valley, famous for historic villas, leafy streets and panoramic views. Once a renowned health resort, it attracted artists, scientists and prominent guests and remains one of Dresden’s most prestigious residential areas.

   20 min

4. The more than 600-year-old Maria am Wasser Church stands on the right bank of the Elbe near Pillnitz Palace. This charming Lutheran church in Hosterwitz features an unusual South German Baroque style. Its small historic churchyard is one of the smallest cemeteries in Dresden.

   15 min

5. Pillnitz Palace, the former summer residence of the Electors and Kings of Saxony, is beautifully situated on the banks of the Elbe. The palace and its extensive gardens are well worth a full-day visit. On our tour, we pass the palace park and enjoy a wonderful view of the complex while crossing the Elbe by ferry.

   15 min

6. The Blue Wonder, officially Loschwitz Bridge, is one of Dresden’s most famous landmarks. Built between 1891 and 1893, the steel bridge connects the districts of Blasewitz and Loschwitz across the Elbe. Nearby, Dresden’s Great Garden is the city’s largest park, with origins dating back to the Baroque era.

   15 min

7. Dresden’s Old Town is one of Germany’s most beautiful historic city centres, famous for its magnificent Baroque architecture. Highlights include the Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House, Royal Palace and Brühl’s Terrace. During our 6-hour XXL Tour, you will have around 1–1.5 hours of free time to explore the Frauenkirche, the Procession of Princes and Brühl’s Terrace, with wonderful views of the historic paddle steamer fleet and the Elbe Valley.

   1.5 h

8. Founded in 1862, the Lindenschänke is a traditional riverside restaurant on the banks of the Elbe. We highly recommend a visit for its wonderful river views and freshly prepared food and drinks. A perfect place to relax and enjoy Dresden’s beautiful riverside atmosphere. Address: Altmickten 1, 01139 Dresden

   1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Dresden

• Its from-price is 110% above the median of the 35 city tours we list in Dresden.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Dresden

Dresden, on the Elbe in Saxony, is a baroque city of domes and palaces rebuilt after the Second World War, with art museums and river views.

Dresden grew rich under the Saxon electors, notably Augustus the Strong, who filled the city with baroque palaces and collections. The Frauenkirche, whose great stone dome dominates the skyline, was destroyed in the bombing of February 1945 and rebuilt, reopening in 2005. The Zwinger, a baroque palace of pavilions and courtyards, and the Semper Opera House stand close together in the old town.

Top-ranked sights in Dresden: Dresden Frauenkirche, Dresden Christmas Market (Dresdner Striezelmarkt), Dresden Castle (Residenzschloss).

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