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Guided Bus Tour of Dresden with Boat Ride

Steel bridge over the Elbe River in Dresden with people walking along the riverbank.
Dresden skyline with Frauenkirche and ships on the Elbe River for city tour.
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Dresden Frauenkirche viewed from a double-decker bus on a city tour.

Duration

2 hr

Guided tour

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.

    • 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.

    • 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

  • 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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