Dresden History Tour: 700 Years Unveiled

Join Dr. Fraser Macdonald for a 2-hour walking tour uncovering Dresden’s 700-year history, from prehistoric times to Baroque splendor and beyond.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Köpckestraße - The tour kicks off on the Elbe’s banks, where Dresden was first permanently settled. We’ll take a moment to reflect on the history, culture, language, and eventual displacement of the area’s original inhabitants.
  • Museum fur Sachsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung - We’ll delve into the intriguing history of this…
What's Included
  • Professional Guided Tour
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to Dreikönigskirche (5 Euro to climb the tower)
  • Entrance to Residenzschloss (14 Euro entrance fee)
  • Entrance to Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst (5 Euro entrance fee)
Additional Information

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…

Location
Golden Rider
Neustädter Markt
Please meet at the large golden statue of August the Strong riding his stallion, you can't miss it. It is an easy walk across the Augustus Bridge from Altstadt, or take one of the many trams that stop there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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A3003zqdavidea
Nov 16, 2024
Fantastic walking tour which provides greater overview of Dresden. - I always love, and have taken many, walking tours all over Europe. This tour was one of the best. Fraser was a very relaxed, friendly, and engaging tour guide. He took our group to the obvious historic sites you would expect, but also found time to show us some other sites which provided greater context for the history of Dresden. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough.
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Giuliano_m
Nov 16, 2024
Great tour. - This was a great tour to get an overview of the historically significant parts of the city. Fraser was an awesome guide. We learned a lot and saw many interesting and beautiful things.
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Ellis4872018
Oct 2, 2024
Really awesome tour of Dresden - This was so fun. We learned a lot about the beautiful city, from one end to the other. Fraser was super knowledgeable, he shared many interesting things that the history books don’t tell us, and he is a super fun tour guide. We definitely recommend.
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Jaclyn_t
Oct 1, 2024
Fraser is the best - Fraser was an awesome tour guide! I appreciated his expertise on the history of the city. Seeing the city through this lens is such a unique experience. Highly recommended if you are looking for a relaxed, informative, beautiful walking tour.
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Greghanger3
Sep 29, 2024
Great Dresden overview tour - Fraser gave us a great tour of Dresden highlights in both the Neustadt and Old City areas. His knowledge of the architectural history and historical governance was a real plus. Would highly recommend this your with Fraser!
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Runningtrots
Sep 25, 2024
Perfect overview of Dresden - Our group of four had a one-day stopover in Dresden, and Fraser was there to greet us right on time. The tour provided an excellent overview of the city’s history, folklore, and modern-day life. The pace was just right, allowing us to get well-acquainted with Dresden in just two hours. We highly recommend this tour for both first-time and returning visitors.
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906diannet
Aug 25, 2024
Suzzanne & Dianne - Fraser was an engaging and informative guide who took us to points of interest which we would otherwise not have seen. This was a great introduction to the highlights of Dresden. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Rob_l
Jun 18, 2024
A walk well worth taking! - Fraser provided us with an introduction to Dresden that was interesting and informative. There is so much history to be found in the architecture and streetscapes of the city, and Fraser was an engaging and knowledgeable host.. We took this walk at the start of our visit, and it gave us a good sense of physical layout and cultural development over time. It also helped identify places we might further investigate during our stay. Both the walk and our conversations were thoroughly enjoyed.
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Evadne_l
Jun 9, 2024
Great introduction to Dresden - Our tour with Fraser was both fun and informative. He showed us some hidden gems as well as the main attractions. We had a great time and it was great value seeing our group was really small.
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Tristam2015
May 19, 2024
Nice tour! - Nice guided trip. We were late due to traffic and terrible parking, but I notified our guide and he was nice enough to wait for us to arrive. We would recommend this tour.
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