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Guided Bus Tour of Dresden with Boat Ride

Dresden cityscape with Elbe River cruise ship and double-decker bus tour.
Dresden cityscape with Elbe River, double-decker bus, and tour boat in guided tour.
Dresden cityscape with Elbe River, double-decker bus, and tour boat in guided tour.
Guided tour of Dresden featuring a double-decker bus and a ship on the Elbe River.

Witness Dresden's historical landmarks on bus and walking tours with a guide, and enjoy a return trip on the oldest paddle steamer fleet in the world.

Highlights

  • Discover Dresden on a 2-hour live guided city tour on a red double-decker bus, complete with a walking tour and a cruise.

  • See Dresden's hidden gems like Dresden Zwinger, an important Baroque-style building, and spot the famous Pfunds dairy shop in the Antonstadt district.

  • Walk along Loschwitz, a villa quarter located on the slopes north of the River Elbe, and cross the river via the Blue Wonder bridge on a guided tour.

  • Cruise by Dresden's old town on a boat, taking in the beauty of the Elbe floodplains and 18th-century castles like Albrechtsberg.

  • Fun Fact: The Elbe is 724 miles, yet flows only through the Czech Republic and Eastern Germany.

Inclusions

  • 2-hour Dresden city tour on a double-decker bus

  • German-speaking local guide

  • Walking tour in Loschwitz

  • Guided walking tour across Blue Wonder

  • Return by boat to Dresden

  • City map

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Go on a journey through time and uncover Dresden's beauty on this guided bus tour. Visit some of the most well-known landmarks in the city on this tour, including a boat and walking tours.

Blue Bridge & Baroque Buildings

Begin your tour in the ancient old town of Dresden as you hop into a double-decker bus, and enjoy views of the baroque Neustadt. Along the way, you will see the Dresden Zwinger, a palatial complex with gardens and one of the most important Baroque buildings in Germany. One of the sights covered is the Great Garden, a Baroque-style park in central Dresden. The artist area of Loschwitz calls for a pleasant tour, with its timber-framed buildings housing art galleries, antique stores, and gift shops.

Float along the Elbe

A guided walk over the Blue Wonder bridge over the Elbe River will reveal breathtaking vistas of the city and the river. Next, a delightful boat ride along the river on one of the oldest and biggest paddle steamer fleets awaits you. Admire the grand sights of the 3 Elbschlosser castles dating back to the 18th century, and soak in the beauty of ancient blending in with the modern.

Important Information

  • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Booster Seats.

  • Dogs are allowed on board, but some of the sites visited might not allow pets on the property.

  • It's recommended to wear warm clothes since the weather in Dresden is somewhat unpredictable.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at Wilsdruffer Straße 2/Stadtmuseum

  • Address: Wilsdruffer Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany.

  • Landmark: Near the City Museum.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Tram

  • The closest tram stop is Pirnaischer Platz. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board trams 1,2, or 4 to get you there.

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