Private Tour
Dresden Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This walk tour suitable for any age
For this walk tour no transportation needed
Activity Level: Easy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
Private guided Tour
Local Guide who will be with your group only
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Dresden Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience and...
MARK Z,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience and exceptional guide. Will return another day to see more of the city. Highly recommend!
Ask for Helga! She as truly the best!
craigjD9288MY,,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Helga was absolutely fantastic in every way. Personable, punctual, excellent English and a complete command of the history, architecture and culture of the great city of Dresden. We were all blown away by her knowledge and the polished, professional and personal way she conducted our city tour. Ask for Helga! He was truly the best!
Company excursion with city tour
Christoph N,,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An informative city tour as part of a company outing. The small group makes the city tour an individual experience. Highly recommended.
A great tour guide in a hidden gem of a city!
Jeff S,,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We didn’t know what to expect from Dresden and ended up very pleasantly surprised. Our tour guide Cosima was wonderful! She began by asking if there was anything specific we wanted to see or focus on, but we left it up to her. The old town has been very well reconstructed. Cosima described Dresden’s past, both 100s of years ago as well as the last ~50years as both have shaped what it looks like today. We only had an afternoon while traveling between Berlin and Prague, having the private tour was well worth it to us to see the city in such a short amount of time. I would highly recommend Cosima as your guide when you are in Dresden.
Such a delightful tour in Dresden!
rodolphp2025,,Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We explored baroque architecture, majestic palaces, and captivating museums. The guide was engaging and knowledgeable. A fantastic way to experience this beautiful German city.
A delightful and detailed tour!
twin2sissy,,Jul 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful detailed guided tour and we loved every minute! My daughters (3 teens) were entertained the entire time and we all learned so much!
Beautiful City
Glenda L,,Nov 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00My husband and I met our guide, Helga under the statue of King Johann. Helga was on time but was confused as she thought she was going on a bus trip. Helga was very knowledgeable and we took our time exploring the baroque architecture and discovering various beautiful buildings such as The Zwinger and the Semper Opera House and the procession of Princes. However, Helga did not engage with us, didn’t offer to take photos. We had to ask, and when we reached Neumarkt, which I said I loved, didn’t offer to walk us around. She told us that the tour has now ended. We stayed static outside the Frauenkirche and we had 15 minutes left! If a tour advertises that it for two hours, then you expect to get your moneys worth and have a two hour tour. Not one hour and 45 minutes! We left, feeling disappointed as we had travelled from Berlin for the day.
Spend two nights in dresden!
Z6708VNroberth,,Oct 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dresden is a gorgeous must see city. No one should travel to Germany without visiting Dresden . Wolfgang was our tour guide snd he was terrific at leading our small group through the streets of Dresden . Five stars to Dresden snd Wolfgang
Outstanding experience
Martin R,,May 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous tour learning about the history, architecture and economy of Dresden. Very highly recommended..
Walking tour of Dresden
Gummers-Stream,,Dec 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely tour with a very pleasant and knowledgeable local guide. She was able to answer all of our questions that we had about Dresden.
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