Dresden: Small Group walking tour With A Xmas Touch. English
ID: GYG406338-737773
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Land: Deutschland
Dauer:
02:00 Stunden
Beschreibung
Discover Dresden in this Christmas version of our popular walking tour. A perfect way learn about the city and be introduced to its Xmas traditions including one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets.
Step into a magnificent baroque dreamscape as you explore Dresden, the magnificent "Florence on the Elbe," draped in the festive sparkle of Advent. While this city is stunning year-round, its historic center becomes truly bewitching during the Christmas season.
Join our licensed local experts for a captivating 2-hour walking tour that brings Dresden's turbulent and fascinating past to life. For years, we have specialized in delivering high-quality, deeply researched tours that reveal the city's journey: from a humble medieval village to a glittering European capital of culture, through the devastation of WWII, and its inspiring, loving reconstruction.
What You'll Discover:
Your adventure begins at the scenic Schlossplatz on the Elbe River. We'll weave through the grand squares and cobbled streets:
Baroque Splendor: Stroll through Theaterplatz, surrounded by architectural gems, including one of Europe's most beautiful opera houses.
The Royal Zwinger: Wander into the magnificent Zwinger, hearing tales of the legendary parties held by Saxon royalty.
Next, if open, we’ll glimpse the Royal Palace courtyard with its rare Renaissance Sgrafitto decoration.
The Porcelain Cavalcade: Walk the length of the stunning Fürstenzug (Procession of Princes), a unique 100-meter-long mural made entirely of hand-painted Meissen porcelain tiles. Ask your guide what happened to it during the 1945 bombing!
A Symbol of Hope: See the inspiring dome of the Frauenkirche at Neumarkt, a powerful testament to the city’s resilience.
A Toast to Christmas!
As we explore, we'll take a quick peek at the cozy, smaller Christmas markets, including the medieval-themed market in the Royal Stables. The tour culminates at the heart of Dresden's holiday spirit: the Striezelmarkt.
Learn about ancient Saxon Christmas traditions, local delicacies, and the famous Dresden Christstollen. Your passionate guide will happily point you to the very best Glühwein (mulled wine) stand so you can raise a festive toast to your unforgettable experience. Stay on as long as you like to explore the market's artisan stalls at your own pace!
Our ticket entitles you to an exclusive 10% discount at Restaurant Anna im Schloss, situated in one of the oldest rooms of the Dresden Royal Palace. Use it to sample a local cake or delicacy. Ask your guide to point out the restaurant and maybe make a suggestion of what you could try! At the restaurant please present your mobile ticket and point to our name 'See My Dresden' to avail the discount.
Höhepunkte
- Soak in regal splendor at the Zwinger and the public areas of the Royal Palace
- Discover tucked away corners and secret details missed by casual observers
- Visit the oldest Xmas market in Germany. Get insider tips on local food and wine
- Feel the pulse of a city that once rivaled the greatest capitals of Europe
- Learn of Dresden’s enduring spirit and its miraculous architectural rebirth
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WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN
The tour will take place under all weather conditions if we have accepted bookings. So 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. Allow yourself time to find the meeting point and arrive 10 minutes before tour begin as we will not be able to wait in case you are late. As each guide has their own preferred sequence, it is impossible to say where they may be if you want to join in late. Guides usually arrive just before the start time.
The tour company is See My Dresden.
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 so as to allow time to find the place. On Google it shows up as ‘Denkmal Friedrich August dem Gerechten’
IM PREIS INBEGRIFFEN
- An interesting 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in English: Explore Dresden's historic center with a licensed, enthusiastic, local expert. This is provided by the same team that runs the popular Shared Small Group Walking Tour of Dresden in summer.
- Historical and Cultural Commentary: Engaging narrative covering the medieval, Baroque, WWII, and modern eras of Dresden.
- Key Sight Visits: Guided exploration of Schlossplatz, Theaterplatz (Semper Opera), the Zwinger Palace, the Fürstenzug (Porcelain Procession), and Neumarkt (Frauenkirche). All sights viewed from outside.
- Christmas Market Insight: Introduction to local traditions, delicacies, and an introduction to the Striezelmarkt (and a quick peek at the medieval market).
- Glühwein and Christstollen Recommendation: Insider tips on the best stand to enjoy authentic mulled wine (Glühwein) and the local Christmas cake.
- 10% discount in Anna im Schloss- a cafe located within the premises of the Royal Palace, in one of the oldest rooms.
IM PREIS NICHT INBEGRIFFEN
- Entry tickets
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Wann sollten Sie buchen?
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Stornierungen
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