Fall in love with Dresden, a city formerly known as Germany’s Jewel Box, full of cultural and artistic splendor. Explore the wonderful Frauenkirche, Brühl's Terrace, Zwinger palace and other amazingly restored architectural masterpieces.
Highlights:
- Explore Dresden’s Old Town with a 5-Stars Local Guide
- Admire Dresden’s top churches - Frauenkirche and the Dresden Cathedral
- Discover royal heritage at Zwinger and the Dresden Castle
- Enjoy free time for souvenir shopping and lunch
- Take advantage of private car transfers from Berlin
Dresden has produced some of the world's most splendid works of art, sculpture and architecture and you can now visit its top attractions on a full-day trip from Berlin! Discover the city’s royal heritage, outstanding religious architecture, and restored historic buildings that testify to Dresden’s reputation as “Florence on the Elbe”. Let us take you on an adventure!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Full-day car trip from Berlin to Dresden
✔ Visit to Dresden Cathedral and Frauenkirche
✔ Car transfers with a pickup and drop-off service
✔ Entry to free parts of Zwinger and Dresden Castle
✔ Licensed Dresden Guide who is fluent in chosen language
✖ Lunch (optional)
✖ Dome tickets and donation at Frauenkirche
Pickup Locations
1. Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
2. Apartments Residenz Prenzelberg
3. Grimm's Hotel
4. Hotel Abell
5. Hotel Kastanienhof
6. Mercure Hotel Berlin Mitte
7. The Mandala Hotel
8. martas Hotel Berlin Mitte
9. Holiday Inn Express Berlin City Centre, an IHG hotel
10. Profit Hotel
11. Alexander Suite
12. aletto Hotel Potsdamer Platz
13. Novalis Hotel
14. B&b Hotel Berlin City-ost
15. Capri by Fraser Berlin
16. Gold Palais Hotel
17. Wilde Aparthotels, Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie
18. Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz
19. Hotel Central Inn
20. Hotel MANI by AMANO
Additional Info: Car transfers with a pickup and drop-off service
Itinerary
1
Dresden
We will organize an Experienced Driver and a private vehicle for your round-trip transfer from Berlin. Upon arrival in Dresden, you will meet a Local Guide who knows the must-see sights and hidden gems of the Old Town, along with plenty of historical facts and cultural anecdotes about this “Jewel Box” city.
Duration: 5 hours
2
Schlossplatz
The walking tour will begin at the historic Schlossplatz Square, which features amazing buildings such as the Stallhof with its classical pillars and the famous Procession of Princes mural.
Duration: 25 minutes
3
Katholische Hofkirche
Step inside the imposing Dresden Cathedral (Hofkirche) to see the old High Altar and 18th-century sculptures and allegories.
Duration: 25 minutes
4
Semper Opera House (Semperoper)
Follow your Private Guide to the lavish opera house Semperoper and enter the courtyard of the majestic Zwinger Palace to admire its extraordinary Baroque architecture and gardens.
Duration: 25 minutes
5
Old Market Square (Altmarkt)
Take a stroll to the Old Market Square to hear amazing stories from medieval times, see the Town Hall and the towering Holy Cross Church, then visit the New Market Square.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Frauenkirche Dresden
Admire the beautifully restored city center and step inside its prized jewel - the magnificent Frauenkirche, whose remarkable reconstruction began after the reunification of Germany.
Duration: 25 minutes
7
Enjoy a walk along Brühl's Terrace, also known as “The Balcony of Europe,” along the Elbe. You will also have free time to explore on your own, do souvenir shopping or dine at one of Dresden’s many trendy restaurants.
Duration: 60 minutes
8
The Dresden Zwinger
Enter the courtyard of the majestic Zwinger Palace to admire its extraordinary Baroque architecture and gardens.
Duration: 25 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a large van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a tour for 5 people to take advantage of the van transport.
• During the tour, lunch and table reservations can be arranged at your request.
• Please note that churches have limited opening times, and visiting them during scheduled events and the daily, Sunday and holiday masses is restricted. will only take place from the outside.
• Frauenkirche is an open church with free admission, however donations are strongly encouraged to support further renovation and preservation of this historic landmark.
