Dresden with a touch of Xmas: English small group tour Dresden: Historic City Walking Tour with Christmas Market
ID: GYG406338-737773
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Stroll through historic Dresden and admire the famous baroque monuments as you listen to stories of the city's dramatic, multilayered past. Visit one of Germany's oldest and largest Christmas markets.
Dresden is beautiful any time, but particularly bewitching during Advent and Christmas. Explore the cobbled streets of Dresden with a walking tour in English of the historic city centre and learn about the city’s turbulent history from your knowledgeable guide.
Begin your tour at Schlossplatz on the River Elbe and then weave your way through Theaterplatz with one of Europe's most beautiful opera houses and the State Art Collections housed in the magnificent buildings surrounding the square. We walk around the Royal Palace, the Cathedral which reflects Dresden's tumultuous religious history and the magnificent Church of Our Lady on Neumarkt.
Listen to inspiring stories of rebuilding and rebirth after the destruction of the city during World War II. End the tour in one of the Christmas Markets where you can stay on after the tour and explore it on your own, at your own pace, to try local wine and delicacies. We will point you in the direction of the best mulled wine- Glühwein, to raise a toast to beautiful Dresden.
Highlights
- Explore the beautiful squares and buildings of Dresden. Learn their stories
- Stroll through the baroque Zwinger and also the public areas of the Royal Palace
- Learn about Dresden as a cultural capital of art and music
- See the oldest Xmas market in Germany and get insider tips on local food and wine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour will take place under all weather conditions if we have accepted bookings, please dress appropriately for the cold. Remember that Dresden's streets are cobbled and it can become slippery when there is snow. So please make sure your shoes have a good grip.
Meeting point: At the base of the statue of Friedrich August I seated on his throne on Schlossplatz Dresden (This is the square near the river, at the foot of the Augustus Bridge). Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
