Meissen: Porcelain Manufactor Behind the Scenes Tour

Join a guided tour of the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory and discover the secrets of the production of Meissen porcelain. See the production sites and learn about the process of making porcelain.
Gain some captivating impressions by joining a tour of discovery through the Manufactory’s production sites that will allow you to experience the cultural asset that is Meissen porcelain in a particularly intense way.

Join a “Behind the Scenes Tour” that enables you to experience porcelain being crafted by hand live in an authentic Manufactory setting. Gain comprehensive insights in real manufacturing shops into production routines that include how kaolin is won from the mine, how porcelain paste is made, how white porcelain is produced, and how models and molds are created.

Be shown through the vintage Archive of Molds, the porcelain painting shop, and the kiln hall. Together with a guide, witness Manufactory staff going about their momentous work, handle ingredients, find out what porcelain paste feels like, and discover white gold with all your senses.

Then, have a chance to marvel at a fantastic selection of ceramic masterpieces from four different centuries in the Museum run by the Meissen Porcelain Foundation.

Savor moments full of thrilling impressions and experiences with on the “Behind the Scenes Tour.”

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.

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.