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Bring the history of Dresden to life on this small-group walking tour with a bilingual guide. Ticking off top spots like Schlossplatz and Dresden Castle, you will stroll through the iconic squares of the city’s historic centre while picking up fascinating facts along the way. Ask questions or simply listen as you walk.

Marvel at iconic architecture in the city once called the Florence of Germany on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Dresden. Dresden's beauty has been revived, and visitors find themselves, once again, enthralled by the impressive architecture that spans several centuries. On this tour, I’ll show you the most stunning buildings and monuments and tell you about the Old Town’s dramatic history. You’ll walk through Zwinger Park and pass by the Royal Palace where August the Strong lived. On the way, I’ll tell you about his mistress, the unlucky Countess of Cosel, and how she lived happily in exile. As you make your way towards Neumarkt Square, you’ll see one of the best-preserved courts where jousting tournaments were held, the Old Town’s former Jewish centre, and the Frauenkirche, a very imposing baroque church that was destroyed during World War II but re-emerged out of the rubble in 2005.

Dresden, beautifully set at the river Elbe, is one of Germany’s most wonderful cities, with the famous porcelain-like, baroque architecture dominating its silhouette. Fittingly, the capital of Saxony hides a grandiose history of princes and kings, but also its fair share of tragedies. On our tour, we will present you with the history of the city and its current lively face. We will be sure to make you understand how the Germanic organization merged with Slavic hopeless romanticism to form one of a kind Central European fusion. Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!

Begin your Leipzig walking tour at Deutsche Bank Filiale with your guide. Visit the New Town Hall, learning about its origins and connection to Martin Luther. Next, explore St. Nicholas Church, pivotal in the 1989 peaceful revolution. Discover Barthels Hof, linked to a vanished real estate tycoon found in Florida. Continue to Haus Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum, one of Leipzig's oldest coffee houses, known for its historic patrons. At the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig in the Altes Rathaus, uncover the story behind its crooked facade. Conclude your tour at Madle-Passage, linked to Goethe's Faust, and learn about its cultural significance. Throughout, your guide will share rich insights into Leipzig's heritage and offer further exploration suggestions.

Use the hop-on hop-off bus to explore Dresden the easy way. Aboard a double-decker bus, travel through the city and visit sights such as the Royal Palace and the Blue Wonder. Hop on and off at more than 20 stops around the city and enjoy some complimentary sightseeing experiences with your ticket.

Discover Dresden your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore! Starting at the serene Elbe Riverbanks, follow a scenic route through Dresden’s most iconic landmarks, each with a fascinating story. From the majestic Residenzschloss to the inspiring Frauenkirche, uncover centuries of royal power, architectural splendor, and resilience. Marvel at the grandeur of the Zwinger, stroll through the vibrant Altmarkt, and reflect at the New Synagogue. Along the way, interactive quizzes and fun facts bring history to life, making your journey both fun and educational. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and families, this tour offers insider knowledge and an engaging way to experience Dresden’s transformation from medieval roots to modern spirit.

The Best Way to Discover Dresden: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a local pastry in the Altstadt or a stroll along the Elbe River and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Zwinger, Dresden Castle, Semperoper Dresden, Kathedrale Sanctissimae Trinitatis, Fürstenzug, Dresden Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum), Neumarkt, Frauenkirche, Albertinum, and Brühl’s Terrace.

Go beyond your basic sightseeing tour and learn about Dresden's 700-year history alongside a historian on this immersive walking tour. Join a group and check off top sites such as Augustus Bridge and the magnificent Residenzschloss—one of the city's oldest buildings. While you walk, your guide sheds light on the fascinating heritage, history, and architecture.

Get more out of your time in Dresden by venturing further afield and discovering interesting landmarks outside the city—including the Bastei Bridge rock formation, Pravcicka Gate, and the Tisa Walls in Czechia. Travel comfortably between sites in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the perk of having onboard Wi-Fi to keep you entertained. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, the trip also includes a traditional Czech lunch at a local restaurant.

The Best Way to Discover Leipzig: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo with the Krochhochhaus or a stroll through the Marktplatz and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Augustusplatz, Krochhochhaus, St. Nicholas Church, Museum of Fine Arts, Marktplatz Leipzig, Altes Rathaus, Naschmarkt, Auerbachs Keller, St. Thomas Church, and the New Town Hall.

Walking around a city by yourself can be overwhelming as you’re not quite sure what you’re looking at, plus there’s the risk of getting lost. Learn more about Dresden’s history and culture on a private walking tour with a guide. Listen to stories that help you connect with the grand buildings you see. The tour is customizable so you can tailor it to your interests.

Cover far more ground than you could on a walking tour with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour in Dresden. Instead of being tied to a fixed route or pace, you can create your own sightseeing itinerary and choose where to spend more time. With 22 stops across the city and two days to explore, it’s a convenient way to uncover Dresden’s major landmarks and neighborhoods.

Leipzig becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Thomaskirche, Nikolaikirche, Altes Rathaus and Gewandhaus. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Leipzig.

See Leipzig's Old Town through the eyes of a local on this private guided tour. With convenient hotel pick-up in the city center, enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. From grand Baroque landmarks to striking postmodern architecture, your guide brings the city to life with stories and local insight you'd otherwise miss. Designed for groups of up to 15, this tour is perfect for first-time visitors exploring Leipzig together.

Explore Dresden with ease and efficiency on a short walking tour to the city’s highlights, including the Lutheran Church of Our Lady, Dresden Castle, and Zwinger Palace. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and an inside perspective on Dresden’s rich history. A range of morning and afternoon departure times are offered to fit your schedule.

Get away from the crowds (and the guidebooks) and experience East Germany into the Czech Republic on a two-part, family-friendly outdoor adventure. On this private tour, you’ll cycle along the Elbe River, pedaling from scenic Bad Schandau to Decin in the Czech Republic. Met by a helpful team member, you’ll hop in a canoe, paddling back across the border—this time, adventuring from the water.

Discover Leipzig’s Old Town on a 2 hour private walking tour tailored to your interests. Stroll cobblestone streets and hidden courtyards with a local guide, uncovering medieval history, musical legends, and architectural gems. Discovert Market Square, marveling at the 450-year-old Old Town Hall. Visit St. Thomas Church, where Bach composed masterpieces and lies buried. Explore secret arcades like *Specks Hof*, once merchant hubs, now home to charming cafés. Learn how Leipzig grew from a medieval market to a cultural powerhouse, and hear stories of the 1989 peaceful protests at St. Nicholas Church. Customize your experience—spend more time with Bach’s legacy, admire Renaissance buildings, or dive into Cold War history. A relaxed, flexible pace lets you ask questions and soak up the atmosphere. Perfect for history and music lovers, or anyone looking for a deeper connection to the city of Leipzig.

This private walking tour is a great pick for travelers with limited time in Dresden. Instead of opting for a full-day tour, save time and tick off lots of top city sights in just a couple of hours. The tour route showcases The Dresden Zwinger, Frauenkirche Dresden, the Semperoper opera house; and plenty more architectural highlights, with insightful commentary along the way.

Leipzig was once a trade fair metropolis, industrial district, publishing centre – and a model of early-day architecture. This diversity is what makes Leipzig distinctive to this day : here fine villa district, there green suburban idyll, there imposing factory area. The unifying thing : nature! Extensive parks, pristine forests and winding canals form oases of tranquillity in the middle of the city. Follow your guide on a fun tour of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods! Cycle to the Gohliser Schlößchen, through the elegant Waldstraßenviertel and to the modern Elster lofts. Discover the Rose Valley, the Palm Garden and Johanna Park. Experience Leipzig authentically and up close – you will be amazed at how exciting this city is beyond the famous sights! The special thing : This tour belongs exclusively to your group. Whether you are a group of friends, family or team : you set the pace, you bring your own ideas - your guide will design the bike tour according to your wishes.

The rental is in the middle of the Leipzig Auwald. That means nature as far as the eye can see and yet you are only about a 20-minute walk from the city center. Paddle in nature or towards the old industrial architecture of Leipzig, you decide!

They call it white gold, and men were once imprisoned over it. In a vault beneath Dresden, a young alchemist promised his king real gold, failed, and handed Europe its first true porcelain instead. Dresden is full of stories like that, and this self-guided walking tour walks you straight to them. Follow the route on your phone as it narrates a city bombed to ash in the last winter of the war, then rebuilt from its own rubble and from old paintings. See the Frauenkirche pieced back together from its scorched original stones. Meet the ruler whose heart, they say, still beats when a beautiful woman passes. Uncover the Green Vault heist that stunned the world. There is no guide to keep pace with and no fixed departure. This Dresden audio tour runs offline, pausing and resuming whenever you want. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every one comes with a full refund guarantee.

Get all the benefits of sightseeing without navigating on this private and personalized tour of Leipzig. Whether you want to experience German cuisine or historical landmarks, you can customize your itinerary to your preferences or ask your guide for recommendations. You won’t have to wait around for other travelers as it will be just your party and a local guide.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Dresden and spend some time in nature on this small-group tour of the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks. Journey across the German-Czech border and explore dramatic Central European landscapes along your chosen route. Let your English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide lead the way, as you focus on the views rather than getting distracted by a map.

See more of Dresden in less time on this small-group bike tour that combines major landmarks with lesser-known neighborhoods. Cycling makes it easy to cover more ground than a walking tour, with routes through the atmospheric Old Town, Baroque Quarter, New Town, and surrounding suburbs. Along the way, pass highlights including Dresden Zwinger and Frauenkirche Dresden—with insights from your guide.