Dresden: Paddle Steamer Cruise & Canaletto View
ID: GYG243437-420747
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a cruise through the beautiful city center of Dresden on a historical paddle steamer. Go from the old town up and downstream to catch the world-famous Canaletto view on the way back.
Experience a 1-hour steamer cruise through Dresden. Board your authentic paddle steamer a few blocks away from the Frauenkirche. Soak up the sun and relax as you enjoy a scenic view of the historical old town of Dresden. After traveling upriver, change course towards Dresden-Übigau. Catch sight of the world-renowned Canaletto View, the view made famous by painter Bernardo Bellotto.
Float down the river and admire the Semper Opera House, the Catholic chapel of the palace built by Italian master builder Gaetano Chivari, the Bruehl Terrace, and the Dresdner Frauenkirche. Marvel at the stark beauty of Dresden’s magnificent skyline.
Highlights
- Enjoy the view made famous in the painting “Dresden from the right bank of the Elbe below the Augustus Bridge”
- See the Dresden Frauenkirche, the Semperoper and the International Congress Center
- Catch a sneak peek of the Pieschener Harbor
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is only available to a limited extent for people with limited mobility, bicycles, or strollers. Please contact the local operator before the start of your journey
• Student or disability ID card must be presented on the day if applicable to your booking
• In case of extremely high or low water levels, the timetable may change or certain trips may be canceled
You can find out which pier your ship departs from on the displays at each pier or on the large display board at the ticket office. This tour has the line number 52 - this is shown as "Line 52" or L52.
INCLUDED
- 1-hour cruise on an old paddle steamer
- Audio commentary via on-board announcements or via our app with detailed information
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.
