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• hop-on/hop-off
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Hop-on/hop-off or just remain seated! Ticket includes:

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22 stops - unlimited hop-on hop-off access Old Town Walking Tour - guided tour with Highlights Zwinger, Royal Castle & Fürstenzug, Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) Pfunds Molkerei (Pfund's Dairy) Blaues Wunder (Blue Wonder bridge)

TIP: For a refeshing sightseeing on hot days - buy your 2-days-ticket online and get our "Summer Special" (Sunglasses, suntan lotion, wet wipes) for free!

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Big sightseeing tour 22 stops - hop-on/hop-off.

Our double-decker buses take you to the architectural, historical and cultural highlights of the city. At 22 stops you have the opportunity to hop-off and take a closer look at the sights. When you´re ready, just hop-on to one of the next buses, which arrive at the stops at regular intervals, to continue your tour. By the way: In good weather we operate our popular convertible buses.

• 1 Hop-on at the main stop Postplatz / Zwinger or at any other of our 22 stops
• 2 Put headphones on and choose your language, sit back and enjoy
• 3 Hop-off at any chosen stop to explore a sight up close or for a little adventure
• 4 You can hop back on at any stop you like to continue your tour
• 5 tour with live-guide included: Fürstenzug, around Frauenkirche and Zwinger

The ticket includes:

Zwinger - part of Old Town Walking Tour

Guided tour daily: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. in english, 3:00 p.m. Meeting point: Stop Zwinger / Postplatz

Royal Castle & Fürstenzug - part of Old Town Walking Tour

Frauenkirche - part of Old Town Walking Tour

Blaues Wunder (Blue Wonder bridge)

public and free admission Departure: Stop Blaues Wunder / Grundstrasse

Pfunds Molkerei (Pfund's Diary)

public and free admission: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun./public holidays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Departure: Stop Pfunds Molkerei

Online Booking Advantages: free cancellation 24 hrs. prior to the tour rebooking possible at any time!

2-Days-Ticket: 22.00 € (not available online)

1 - 5 extra days for only 2.00 € per day

• Stop Zwinger / Postplatz
• 01067 Dresden
• or at any other stop

City and Sightseeing Tours in Dresden

Historic city – classical tour.

Discover the world famous historic city of Dresden, baroque architecture, culture and history.

The unique beautiful old town fascinates every visitor.

1st Dresden Craftbeer Tour

Dive into the world of the Dresden craft beer scene. We taste the variety of handmade beers in traditional pubs and tell funny stories about the “liquid bread”.

Newtown – Discover the Scene Quarter

Discover the scene quarter of Dresden and the small sized lanes  from the 19th century .

The outer newtown is the cultural district with romantic back yards, street art  and alternative people.

Big Bike Tour Dresden Highlights

If you want to see more than the center of Dresden, rent a bike and join us on the big city tour. From the historic city center ,  to the Baroque quarter a long the river Elbe.

Lili Elbe - Dresden queer

Discover the Saxon metropolis from the LSBTI * perspective.  The baroque building Zwinger is sexy and the art collections are quite queer. We tell the story of Lili Elbe and the first gender reassignment worldwide.

Bus tour for newbies

Discover the architectural, historical and cultural highlights of the city by bus! Many anecdotes and amusing stories about the locals.

Sightseeing tours can be combined with a walking tour.

Architecture Tour

This tour shows the development of post-war modernism, from the reconstruction of the historic city center to the reconstruction of the Frauenkirche and the contemporary buildings around the Neumarkt.

This tour explains the endeavors to shape a socialist city, the struggle for the Dresden building tradition and the reinvention of Dresden urban design after the reunification.

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Schlossplatz, Schloßplatz, Dresden, Germany

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Explore the captivating history and charm of Dresden with our knowledgeable and engaging guides. Wander through the picturesque Altstadt, discover the city’s rich heritage, and enjoy a unique “pay what you feel” experience that’s accessible to all budgets.

Don’t miss the opportunity to delve into Dresden’s past and present on this must-do tour!

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A Dresden Free Walking Tour is a guided exploration of the city’s most renowned landmarks and hidden treasures, led by knowledgeable local guides. What makes it unique is that you get to determine the tour’s price based on your satisfaction.

The tour itself comes at no cost. However, at the conclusion of the tour, you have the option to show your appreciation by tipping your guide, depending on your level of satisfaction with the experience.

Tipping is entirely at your discretion and depends on your satisfaction and budget. Typically, a gesture of €10 to €20 per person is regarded as fair and greatly appreciated. However, feel free to adjust the amount based on your overall experience.

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About Dresden

In Germany few cities like Dresden can boast having one of the most important and interesting heritage in Europe. This beautiful Teuton destination east of the country is the capital of the famous Saxony and is considered the "Florence of the Elbe River", for its beautiful location and for its lively cultural life. Despite having suffered one of the most devastating bombings of World War II, it still retains a large number of museums, such as its historic but rebuilt old town and much of its classic-style architecture. Within the country it is one of the most interesting tourist destinations, perfect to be able to marvel at the purest German culture, architecture and environment.In this city there is time to enjoy its cultural offer, its extensive heritage and its tasty gastronomy, with dishes as recommended as the “Sauerbraten” roast, the “Kartoffelsuppe” potato soup or the meat, bread and fruit balls of the “Klöße”, as well as their desserts such as the “Pflaumentoffel” based on plums. Given the huge cultural offer, if you want to make the most of the visit to the city, it is advisable to use the free walking tour in Dresden , a comfortable way to get to know the most picturesque points and visit the main places to visit. Sites as important as the Baroque Palace of Versailles inspired by Zwinger, the main stop in the city, The Lutheran Church of Our Lady of “Frauenkirche”, the picturesque and colorful neighborhood, and its modern courtyards of Kunsthofpassage, the impressive mural of the Parade of the Princes or "Fürstenzug", or the Semper Opera, are just some of the most important examples and buildings in the city. Other stops required to take a break and enjoy breathtaking views are the balcony of Europe or "Brühl Terrace", the dairy of "Pfunds Molkerei", the museum "Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister" that holds paintings of great value, the Cathedral of "Hofkirche", the old tobacco factory of "Yenidze" or the palace of "Residenzschloss". A wide range of places, buildings and activities that are sure to surprise travelers arriving for the first time in the city. Performing a free tour in Dresden as an alternative to traditional outdated city tours and excursions, means approaching the most important places in this German city, famous for its overwhelming architecture and its busy cultural life, one of the most important and valued of the old continent. You may also be interested in other destinations where you can take a guided tour of free payment such as Munich, Cologne or Krakow.

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What to see in Dresden?

Dresden is a metropolis full of interesting sights located in the east of Germany, on the Elbe River. It is the most important city in Saxony. It is often referred to as the Florence of the North or the city of the Baroque. Although it was largely destroyed during the Second World War, it still retains some of its former buildings. In addition, many of the monuments were rebuilt with the utmost care after the end of the fighting. On a trip to Dresden, you should therefore not miss the historic Old Town. What can you admire there? Above all, the magnificent Renaissance-Baroque castle of the Wettin Dukes of Saxony.

When touring Dresden , a visit to Zwinger is also a must. This is the rococo palace complex where King August II the Strong of Poland had his residence. The complex includes the beautiful Zwingerhof courtyard and the surrounding buildings: the Langgalerie with its intricately decorated Crown Gate, the Sempergalerie, the Mathematical and Physical Salon, the Nymphenbad fountain and the French, German, Porcelain and City pavilions. Interestingly, the facades of some of the buildings and the Crown Gate bear the Polish eagle and the coat of arms of the Polish Republic. You can admire here also numerous museum exhibits and many exotic plants growing in the former royal orangery.

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Dresden is home to many beautiful religious buildings. Among the most important are the Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known as the Court Church, the Protestant Church of the Holy Cross, the 19th century synagogue in the Johannstadt district and one of the most recognisable buildings in the city: the Church of the Virgin Mary. This Protestant church with a beautiful dome with a diameter of 26 metres is located on the New Market Square. It is visited by thousands of tourists every day. Also worth seeing are the churches of the Epiphany, St. Anne, St. Matthew and the small parish church of Loschwitz.

In the centre of Dresden you can also admire several magnificent palaces: the Japanese Palace, where King August II gathered his collection of porcelain from Japan, the Taschenberg the king built for his favourite countess Anna Konstancja Cosel, the Kurland Palace, the Beichlingen Palace and the Cosel Palace. The museum located in the building of the former Albertinum armoury is also worth a visit. The Sempera Opera House, where works by composers such as Strauss and Wagner premiered, the Brühl Terrace Promenade and the city’s largest park, the baroque Großer Garten, are also important city attractions.

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Dresden Elbland can be reached from all directions . Climate-friendly and comfortable by train, individually by car, cheaply by long-distance bus - and of course also by plane. You are also welcome to use the timetable information of the Upper Elbe Transport Association to travel comfortably within the region by public transport.

The ICE, IC and EC trains take you directly to Dresden. And by local transport to the Elbland region.

Several connections, e.g. with Flixbus, lead to the Elbe. Please check available seats in good time.

There are two long-distance bus stops:

• Dresden Hbf, Bayrische Straße 2, 01069 Dresden
• Dresden Neustadt, Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden

Three motorways - the A4, A13 and A17 - lead to the Saxon state capital. From Magdeburg/Leipzig, the A14 motorway leads to the A4.

We recommend that day visitors use the park-and-ride facilities - with collective parking spaces outside the city centre and direct access to bus, S-Bahn or tram services.

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If you are looking for parking in the city, you will find all options in the interactive car park finder of the city of Dresden. Practical: filtered by location, currently free and soon-to-be-occupied parking spaces are displayed, as are closed car parks.

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A well-developed charging infrastructure is being created throughout the city. Get an overview for your e-planning here.

The airport is located just 9 kilometres north of the city centre. From the S-Bahn station at the airport, line 2 takes you to the city centre in just 20 minutes.

Travelling via Berlin-Brandenburg (BER): A new Intercity connection takes guests from Berlin to Dresden quickly and without changing trains in 90 minutes. The modern Intercity double-decker trains run every two hours - for connections to international and intercontinental direct flights.

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