Sightseeing Cruises

Elbe City Sightseeing Cruise

Tourist boarding on Elbe River sightseeing cruise near Augustus Bridge

View from Elbe River Sightseeing Cruise from Dresden

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

Guided tour

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Sail through Dresden's past on this 1.5-hour Elbe River cruise with audio commentary, and see iconic landmarks like the Blue Wonder Bridge.

Go on a 1.5-hour cruise along Dresden’s Elbe River and marvel at the historic riverside landmarks like the Lingner Palace, perfect for families with children.

See 4 of Elbe’s famous bridges up close, including the 131-year-old Loschwitz Bridge aka ‘Blue Wonder’ as the audio commentary regales its past.

On the return leg, keep your eyes peeled for 3 palaces, especially the Albrechtsburg, a 15th-century Late Gothic Castle.

As you glide down the Elbe, tantalize your taste buds with a variety of delicious local dishes and drinks available to purchase on board.

Fun fact: Did you know, Dresden boasts the world's oldest and biggest paddle streamer fleet? Your boat might be from the 19th century!

1.5 hour sightseeing cruise in Elbe River

Audio commentary/guide in German and English

Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Muhammad
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Simply wonderfull. Food service was amazing and overall everthing was nicely organized.
Raffaele
Jan, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Nice experience overall, but unfortunately an incorrect rendezvous location was indicated on the ticket, forcing us to race against time so as not to be late for the start
Fosca
Jan, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Mariko
Oct, 2024Verified booking
4/5
The view was nice from the boat. Great to see the scenery along the river. The commentary was difficult to hear from the upper deck.
Angela
Oct, 2024Verified booking
3/5
The experience itself was nice, but the problem was that we were at the Terrassenufer half an hour beforehand, but nobody told us that we had to take the shuttle bus 20 minutes beforehand and that we had to get to the Kurländerpalais first. Of course, the bus was already gone when we got there and we had to rebook with their partner, the Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt, for a later date at 1 pm. It's a good thing they were so accommodating because otherwise the ticket would have expired. It's a pity and sad that the email from Headout only mentioned Terrassenufer as the meeting point, not that you have to take a shuttle bus to get to the start of the Elbe cruise. Because you should have known that, as the Carola Bridge has been collapsed for some time and you therefore have to take the shuttle bus around the city to get to the starting point of the Elbe trip. This information would have been important, because then we would have gone straight to the shuttle bus and could have made the trip we had actually booked at 11am. Kind regards Angela Maier

Elbe Bridges & Blue Wonder

This pocket-friendly cruise is perfect if you’re short on time but want to make the most of your stay in Dresden. Your journey starts from Terrassenufer, Dresden's Old Town. As your paddle streamer makes its way through the Elbe River, journey through time as you see the city’s historic bridges and castles. You will sail under the river’s famed historic bridges, culminating in the Loschwitz Bridge. Nicknamed the “Blue Wonder,” it is a majestic blue ribbon stretched across the river.

See the past through Dresden’s palaces and castles

Dresden's whispers of grandeur start beyond the Blue Wonder, where the river murmurs of lavish parties hosted in the manicured gardens of Lingner Palace. Further upstream, the mighty Albrechtsburg Castle, perched on a rocky crag, pierces the sky with its proud towers. Finally, as you return to Terrassenufer, the whimsical Wasserwerk Saloppe, a water tower disguised as a Venetian palazzo, adds a touch of playful charm to your regal journey. Let these whispers enrich your Dresden experience with a touch of magic.

What to bring

Bring a valid ID card, a charged smartphone, and headphones.

What's not allowed

Smoking is not allowed on board.

Accessibility

This cruise is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Pets and guide dogs are allowed.

Additional information

Cruise schedules are subject to change or be canceled in case of extremely high or low water levels.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 20 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

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

Students must show valid Student ID.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Service station Terrassenufer 2 - Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt (between Carolabrücke and Albertbrücke).

Address: Carola Bridge Access via Terrassenufer/Steinstrasse, 01067 Dresden, Germany.

Orientation guide: All landing stages can be reached in about 20 minutes.

Landmark: Please take a look at our timetable next to the ticket office where you can find the correct pier at which the tour will start. All piers are reachable in about 5 minutes.

Get directions to the boarding point