Dresden Historic Architecture and Art Tour

Dresden, the capital of the eastern German state of Saxony, is distinguished by the celebrated art museums and classic architecture of its reconstructed old town. It's the home to the Semperoper Ballett.
• Visit the Catholic Cathedral of Dresden.
• You will see one of the oldest buildings in Dresden, Germany.
• Visit the Augustus bridge.
• See the largest square in Stuttgart-Mitte
• Discover the historic architectural ensemble.
• Visit the Lutheran church which is the largest church building in the Free State of Saxony.

Meeting Point

Theaterplatz

Theaterplatz, 01067 Dresden-Altstadt, Germany

Meeting point at hotel possible if centrally located.

What's included:

• Official Tour Guide

Not included:

• Entrance Fees

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Semper Opera House (Semperoper)

Theaterplatz 2, , Dresden, 01067, Saxony

Firstly, you will visit The Semperoper which is the opera house and concert hall. It is also home to the Semperoper Ballett and is located near the Elbe River in the historic center of Dresden.

Pass by without stopping

Katholische Hofkirche

Schlossstrasse 24, , Dresden, 01067, Saxony

Next is the Dresden Cathedral, which was previously the Catholic Church of the Royal Court of Saxony (in German “Katholische Hofkirche”).

20 minutes

The Dresden Zwinger

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

You will then visit the Zwinger Palace, built in Baroque style and designed by court architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann. The location was formerly part of the Dresden fortress of which the outer wall is conserved.

Pass by without stopping

Dresden Castle

Taschenberg 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Visit the Dresden Castle or Royal Palace which is one of the oldest buildings in Dresden.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Augustus Bridge

01097 Dresden, Germany

You will visit The Augustus Bridge, which was built between 1907 and 1910.

Pass by without stopping

Schlossplatz

Dresden, Saxony

Next is, Schlossplatz which is the largest square in StuttgartMitte and home to the Neues Schloss which was built between 1746 and 1807. From its construction until the mid-1800s it was used as a military parade ground and not open to the general public use.

Pass by without stopping

Bruehlsche Terrasse

Georg-Treu-Platz 1, Dresden, 01067, Saxony

You will then visit the Brühl's Terrace, which is a historic architectural ensemble. Nicknamed "The Balcony of Europe", the terrace stretches high above the shore of the river Elbe.

15 minutes

Frauenkirche Dresden

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

Nextly, you will see The Dresden Frauenkirche which is a Lutheran church. The old church was replaced in the 18th century by a larger Baroque Lutheran building.

15 minutes

Holy Cross Church

An der Kreuzkirche 1, Dresden, 01067, Saxony

Lastly, you will see The Dresden Kreuzkirche which is a Lutheran church. It is the largest church building in the Free State of Saxony. And, It is also known as the home of the Dresdner Kreuzchor boys' choir.

15 minutes