Dresden Baroque Old Town History Walk

Tours 2024:
English: Mon, Tue, Fr, Sat & Sun 10:00
German: Mon, Fr & Sat 12:30
In this citywalk through the baroque old town, you will see the tourists favourite attractions. You will gain fascinating insights into the history of saxony and it's architecture. How the game of power between megalomania and icecold calculation at the saxonian court turned out, you will learn in curious tales of the electors and kings. It also includes surprising information on the prevalent local art style and the rich culture of the city.

WE TRAVEL THROUGH TIME

This tour takes you from the Zwinger into the heart of Dresdens old town, the Neumarkt with the church of our lady. I will tell you, what the famous Zwinger actually is & we will visit Dresden Castle. Looking into the past, we will cover many things that are just not there anymore. To leave you not only to your imagination, I will always provide you with fitting imagery or videos for comparison.

EAT LIKE A LOCAL

To make you enjoy your day in Dresden to the fullest, you may also want to know where to be headed after the tour concludes. With our valuable tips and recommendations for your leisure activities, you can enjoy Dresden like a local would. What's to explore apart of the touristic ways? Where do locals go to dine out or are there any PopUps everybody talks about? I will let you know.

Explore the past and present Dresden in only one day.

Meeting Point

Statue of King Johann

Theaterplatz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany

What's included:

• Certified Tour Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Theaterplatz

Am Theaterplatz, , Dresden, 01067, Saxony

A history of Saxony in 5 minutes.
Our Tourguide will meet you in front of the opera next to the Rider Monument of King Johan. After a brief introduction to the early history of Dresden, you will gain first insights about our route and the most relevant buildings of town.

10 minutes

The Dresden Zwinger

Theaterplatz 1, Ostra-Allee, Dresden, 01067, Saxony

What exactly is the Zwinger and what makes it so special?
Learn everything about the unique features of this building and the local baroque style of architecture in generell. I will explain the conception of the decoration, the theme it follows and show you a selection of sculptures in details. Two highlights will be a visit at the bath of the nymphs and the city pavillion with it's chimes.

25 minutes

Dresden Castle

Taschenberg 2, Dresden, 01067, Saxony

Time for a stop inside to warm up.
Inside Dresden castle we will focus on the devastating destruction of Dresden in WWII and it's reconstruction. You'll be given an introduction to the premises & it's museums. On our visit of the different courtyards, I will explain technique behind the Italian Sgraffito Decoration. On top, I will give you advice how to easily explore the castle in more detail on your own, if you feel like paying it a second visit.

15 minutes

Frauenkirche Dresden

Georg-Treu-Platz 3, Eingang G der Frauenkirche, Dresden, 01067, Saxony

The Neumarkt is dominated by the Church of our Lady with it's gigantic dome entirely made of sandstone. Listen to the important facts about the history of this monument and it's reconstruction.

10 minutes

Fürstenzug

Augustusstraße 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany

NOBLESSE OBLIGE
Living an ordinary life at court can be quite an ordeal! Especially in the baroque, wouldn't you agree?! Great expectations need to be measured up to and momentous decisions to be considered. How the game of power between megalomania and icecold calculation in saxony turned out, you will learn in curious tales of the electors and kings. At our stop at the world's biggest artwork entirely made of hand-painted tiles, the walk of the princes, you will meet The House of Wettin & the saxonian noble men.

10 minutes

Schlossplatz

Dresden, Saxony

We are king or What's that about confession?
Proceeding to our next stop between Dresden Cathedral and Church of our Lady, we simply must address the question of Saxonies Confession. You should all know very well already: There is no getting around Martin Luther!

10 minutes

Semper Opera House (Semperoper)

Theaterplatz 2, , Dresden, 01067, Saxony

Back at the theater square we take a big leap into the present and the bloom of classical music in Dresden. A look at the Opera House and the newer history of town, will complete our tour.

10 minutes