Best Dresden Cultural Tours in 2026

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 29.09

Absolutely the best way to get acquainted with Dresden. This walk weaves its way through the iconic squares of Dresden's historic centre while narrating history in a fun and informative manner. The small size of our groups allows us to pay individual attention to your areas of interest and your questions. You will learn about the many layers of Dresden's history through medieval, renaissance and baroque times, it's fate during WW2, and of rebuilding during the East German GDR times. Human stories, architecture, iconography are all covered. We are licenced guides, committed to delivering the most accurate information to our guests and in an entertaining and engaging fashion. Our ticket entitles you to an exclusive 10% discount at Restaurant Anna im Schloss, situated in one of the oldest rooms of the Dresden Royal Palace. Use it to sample a local cake or delicacy. Ask your guide to point out the restaurant and maybe make a suggestion of what you could try!

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 58.18

In this rare opportunity, Dr Fraser Macdonald, anthropologist and historian, takes you on a deep journey into the hidden 700 year history of Dresden before, during, and after it became an icon of Baroque splendour. Across visits to a range of crucial sites in the city, you will learn of the prehistoric significance of the Elbe Valley for Paleolithic and Neolithic populations, the ancient origins of Dresden as a small fishing village, its growth from a tiny city to a flourishing centre of the Holy Roman Empire, the enormous impact of Luther's Reformation, as well as the damage and destruction produced by centuries of warfare.

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 16.29

Feb. to Dec. │ Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │Up to 16 years free ✔ Spoken live and pictorially, with head cinema on time travel, background and details that are not in any travel guide ✔ perfect introduction to getting to know Dresden - complete tour of the old town and the Frauenkirche from inside (explanations of the altar, painting and lower church) and a tour of the Zwinger ✔ Comfortable guidance system: Understand everything while walking, "roof hopping" if an umbrella or parasol has to be there, take photos or relax and don't miss a word ✔ public tour in German for individual guests and small groups. If you would like a private tour, also in English or another foreign language, please contact us directly.

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 17.45

Discover Dresden at dusk and admire the impressive sights in the illuminating evening light. Enjoy a classic night watchman tour and look forward to spooky stories. Admire the historical Frauenkirche, see the famous Semper Opera House and take a look at the Zwinger.

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 36.07

February to December │ Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. │ Price including admission .Up to 16 years free ✔ Exciting backgrounds to the most famous works of art in the treasury, green vault (cherry stone with 185 faces, golden coffee, centerpiece by the great mogul Aureng-Zeb and much more) ✔ a castle in all its splendor with something unique from centuries: knight tournaments come to life; over the gala stairs to the sultan's tent; precious silk, gemstones and pearls on princely clothing ✔ individual ascent to Hausmannsturm (April 13th - November 3rd, 2019): enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the Elbe valley - Dresden is at your feet ✔ from January 2019 also with the small ballroom and from October 2019 with the parade rooms of Augustus the Strong including his throne room ✔ can be supplemented with a city tour with an inside tour of the Frauenkirche in the morning (10:30 a.m.)

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 34.79

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!

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 31.42

Feb. to Dec. │ Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │ 10:30 a.m. - approx. 2:45 p.m. (1 hour break incl.) InklPrice including admission │Up to 16 years free ✔ complete tour of the old town including the Frauenkirche from the inside as part of the open church; spoken live and pictorially, with head cinema on time travel, background and details that are not in any travel guide (duration: 2h) ✔ Insights into the unusual construction and music history of the Semperoper with its atmospheric foyers, glazed vestibules and increased splendor in the auditorium (duration: 1h) ✔ Comfortable guidance system for the city tour: understand everything while walking, take pictures or relax and don't miss a word. The program depends on the rehearsal and schedule of the Semperoper. For the few individual cases in which the date of the Semper Opera tour differs, you will receive information from the organizer. Further details and the relevant dates can be found on the website of the organizer.

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 40.73

Feb. to Dec. │ Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. (incl. 15 min break) │ Price including admission │Up to 16 years free ✔ Insights into the unusual building and music history of one of the most beautiful and well-known opera houses in the world ✔ Exciting backgrounds to the most famous works of art in the treasury, green vault (cherry stone with 185 faces, golden coffee, centerpiece by the great mogul Aureng-Zeb and much more) ✔ can be supplemented with a city tour with an inside tour of the Frauenkirche in the morning (10:30 a.m.) The program depends on the rehearsal and schedule of the Semperoper. For the few individual cases in which the date of the Semper Opera tour differs, you will receive information and an alternative / alternative from the organizer. Further information and a list of the relevant dates can be found on the website of the organizer.

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 48.87

Feb. to Dec. / Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │ 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (incl. 1 hour break) │ Price including admission │Up to 16 years free ✔ get to know Dresden with all its sights: Zwinger, Semperoper, Residenzschloss to mention only a few; We also visit the Frauenkirche from the inside as part of the open church ✔ the Residenzschloss - splendor and impressive history, deliberately guided to the most beautiful in the respective exhibitions: green vault, Turkish chamber, giant hall, English staircase, princely cloakroom, small ballroom and from October 2019 parade rooms with throne room August the Strong ✔ individual ascent to Hausmannsturm (April 13th - November 3rd, 2019): enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the Elbe valley - Dresden is at your feet ✔ Smooth process, perfectly organized, with a lunch break to rest - the unforgettable day of your Dresden trip

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 115.19

Just take the time and let us show you Dresden from some other points of view. Apart from all the famous sights in the old town of Dresden you will experience "your blue wonder" in the truest sense of the word, discover the oldest areas of Dresden and Loschwitz and Weißer Hirsch, the castles on the Elbe but also the founding period district Äußere Neustadt. Squeeze yourself behind the wheel of a Trabant of your choice and putter around the Saxon capital. Get your very own souvenir Trabant driver's license at the end of your tour!

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 162.90

Here we are at home. This is our home and farm quarters. We know every stone here and show you the Dresden lifestyle.

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 52.36

Feb. to Dec. │ Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │10: 30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (incl. 1 hour break) │Price including admission │Up to 16 years free ✔ The city tour is the perfect introduction to getting to know Dresden: Frauenkirche also with an inside tour, Semperoper, Zwinger and much more. ✔ after an hour's lunch break, relaxed and curious about the Semperoper and treasury tours ✔ Gemstones, gold and silver: unique art, invaluable in value, in the New Green Vault ✔ incredibly famous and not a brewery: experience the Semper Opera from the inside and enjoy the splendor and beauty The program depends on the rehearsal and schedule of the Semperoper. For the few individual cases in which the date of the Semper Opera tour differs, you will receive information and an alternative / alternative from the organizer. Further information and a list of the relevant dates can be found on the website of the organizer.

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 9.99

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 , Saxony

From $ 8.99

The cobbled streets and historical charm of Dresden attract busloads of visitors but only a few of them find its hidden ”balcony”. This stretch along the River Elbe is in the city centre, but has stately architecture and sweeping views over the magnificent Elbe Valley with its vineyards. Property here was once so coveted that for a long time only a select few could even set foot upon the Balcony of Europe. On this self-guided audio tour you'll learn the answers to these questions: • How did this come to be called "The Balcony of Europe"? • Can there be someone richer than a king? • What’s the name of Dresden's most famous cake? • What’s the significance of a bench made out of white plastic? • Is there a link between Dresden's and Hansel and Gretel? • What is Saxony's "White Gold"

Dresden , Saxony

From $ 22.11

This tour includes the short biography of Kurt Vonnegut Jr., author of the novella "Slaughterhouse No. 5 or the Children's Crusade. In this politically oriented tour, the question of Dresden's innocence during World War II is discussed in relation to today's political situation. The course of the air raid on February 13, 1945 is also discussed. The destination is the memorial wall in memory of Kurt Vonnegut Jr. as a POW in Dresden.