Fashioned For A King: Tour of Dresden's Royal Palace and historic city centre.

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The Audience Room of Friedrich August — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Hall of Giants in the Royal Palace displays original armour belonging to the family — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Dresden by itself is a rare jewel with an engrossing history and a phoenix-like story. A walking tour is essential to do it justice.

But a walking tour is just the bare minimum, for to visit Dresden without experiencing its cultural aspects is to miss a remarkable opportunity. Allow us to guide you through one of its world class museums: The New Green Vault. First opened to the public in 1729, Augustus the Strong’s collection of treasury art is one of the oldest museums in Europe. It is also one of the most extensive and diverse collections of its kind to have survived Europe’s turbulent history almost intact.

Immerse yourself in an astonishing array of artefacts created by genius goldsmiths, gemcutters and ivory turners to experience in depth Dresden’s glorious past and role as a European powerhouse.

The guide will show you all the highlights and bring their finer and subtle details to light.

This is an absolute 'must do' tour!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: See My Dresden

What is included

Included

Included: Guiding: Walking tour of the historic Old Town plus guiding in the museum of your choice

Not included

Not included: The tickets to the museum are not included.

Itinerary

Schlossplatz

15 min

The main gateway to Dresden, at the foot of the Augustus Bridge, the Castle Square is suurounded by the Royal Palace, the Catholic Cathedral and the first Saxon Parliament building. It also leads up to the Brühl's Terrace atop the former fortifications.
Katholische Hofkirche

10 min

The Royal Cathedral of Dresden is a magnificent structure. Built in secret by a catholic ruler in protestant Saxony, the former court church has some unusual features and is one of the burial sites of the Royal family. We will see it from the outside and learn its interesting story.
Procession of Princes

10 min

100 metres long, 24,000 thousand tiles, the longest porcelain artwork in the world. There are secrets and stories hidden within it. See if you can spot them!
Theaterplatz

10 min

The Theaterplatz of Dresden is where the city comes together to make its voice heard. Dominated by the imposing Semperopera, the square is enclosed by the Royal Palace, The Cathedral and Old Masters Gallery and considered by many to be one of the most beautiful squares of Europe. You will see the State Opera from outside during the walking tour of the historic city centre and learn about its history, its architecture and its importance.
The Dresden Zwinger

15 min

It is considered a sculpture you can experience and was conceptualized as the entrance to a grand new royal palace that was never built. It is a reminder of the exotic and fantastic parties once held here 300 years ago.
Frauenkirche Dresden

10 min

This is the symbol of Dresden, the personification of Dresden's rising from the ashes. You will learn its story and time permitting we can go in for a quick visit.
Dresden Castle

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Existing since the 1500s and magnificently reconstructed after being destroyed by the bombing in WW2, the Royal Palace is now an eclectic guardian of the history of the family that ruled Saxony and is home to their astounding collection of treasures. You will be guided through the Palace with the sumptuous, thematically diverse collections. Walking through it with a guide brings all the details to light and ensures you see all the highlights.

This is not to be missed!

Please keep in mind that the Royal Castle is closed on Tuesdays.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Schloss Palace is the square between the Augustus Bridge, the Royal Palace and the Catholic Cathedral. We meet at the statue of the seated King Friedrich August I in the middle of the square.

End point

Schloss Palace is the square between the Augustus Bridge, the Royal Palace and the Catholic Cathedral. We meet at the statue of the seated King Friedrich August I in the middle of the square.