Attractions: Zwinger Palace

This hop-on, hop-off tour will offer you the chance to explore Dresden from a double-decker bus. The bus route will feature 22 stops across the Saxon capital, including the Zwinger museum complex, Dresden Frauenkirche church, Loschwitz Bridge and Albrechtsberg Palace. During the journey, you can listen to an audio guide which will provide facts and historical insights into the sites you pass along the way. Additionally, you'll be able to enjoy two guided walking tours of the city – one will be available during the day in English and German, and the other is a Night Watchman Tour, which will be conducted at night and only in German. Both tours will allow you to explore the Old Town and its sights on foot.

On this guided nighttime walking tour, you will follow the night watchman on his rounds through Dresden’s old town. You will weave through narrow alleyways passing landmarks such as the Semper Opera House, Zwinger, Palace Square and the Brühlschen Terrassen as the watchman tells you spooky anecdotes about the city and key historical figures from centuries past.

On this historical walk through Dresden's Old Town, you'll have the opportunity to visit some of Germany's most impressive baroque monuments. Your first stop will be the Frauenkirche, a reconstructed church featuring one of the largest domes in Europe. Led by your guide, you'll tour the structure's interior and learn more about its ornate altar and intimate lower church. The itinerary also includes time at the Zwinger, a sprawling palace known for its art galleries and tranquil courtyard.

On this historic walking tour, you will explore Dresden’s Old Town with an expert guide. Starting at Neumarkt, a central square that was bombed in 1945, you will visit Frauenkirche, a soaring domed church rebuilt in the late 20th century. You’ll then make your way to Zwinger – a baroque 18th-century palace – and Semperoper just next door. Along the way, you'll learn about the history of the city, from the Middle Ages through the Peaceful Revolution of 1989. Other tour highlights include Augustus Bridge, Brühl's Terrace, the Renaissance palace of Residenzschloss and much more.

On this city tour, you’ll discover the charms of Dresden with a local guide and visit some of its top attractions in depth. You’ll stroll through the Old Town, taking in the unique atmosphere as you learn more about the city’s history. You’ll step into the Frauenkirche to take in its opulent interior with a close look at the altar, paintings and lower church. At the Zwinger palace complex, you’ll spend time exploring its extensive grounds. On the second half of your tour, you’ll take a one-hour guided journey through the Semperoper Opera House. You’ll gain insight into one of the world’s most beautiful opera houses as you make your way through the decadent foyer and auditorium, hearing theater secrets and entertaining anecdotes.

Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour of Dresden lets you explore the city at your own pace using audio and text in seven languages, delivered straight to your phone with no app required. The tour starts at the serene Elbe Riverbanks and you’ll simply press play and follow a scenic route that passes the city’s most iconic sites. Along the way, interactive quizzes and fun facts will add context and make the stories more engaging. As you move through the route, you’ll encounter the Residenzschloss and learn about centuries of royal power, visit the inspiring Frauenkirche and hear about the city’s resilience, and admire the grandeur of the Zwinger. You’ll stroll through the vibrant Altmarkt and pause to reflect at the New Synagogue. The commentary blends historical insight and local colour, offering insider knowledge that suits history lovers, adventurers and families who want an informative and accessible way to experience Dresden’s journey from medieval roots to a modern spirit.

This full-day experience introduces you to Dresden’s main sights, with guided visits to the Zwinger and the Semperoper and a walk through the historic centre. Along the way you’ll enter the Frauenkirche as part of its open-church access, so you can see the interior and get a sense of its history and atmosphere. A focused tour of the Residenzschloss highlights the most remarkable parts of its collections and rooms. You’ll be shown the Green Vault and the Turkish Chamber, and led into grand spaces such as the Giant Hall, the English Staircase, the princely cloakroom and the small ballroom. The parade rooms, including the throne room of August the Strong, are also included among the palace highlights. An individual ascent to the Hausmannsturm is available, offering a panoramic view over the Elbe valley and the city below. The day includes a lunch break to rest between visits, with the schedule organised to cover these key attractions smoothly.

This scavenger hunt and self-guided tour is an engaging way to see Dresden at your own pace. The Complete City Package delivers everything in one app: an interactive game where you solve puzzles to discover more than ten major attractions and a number of hidden gems. You may start anytime (24/7) with no guide or fixed schedule, pause for a pastry in the Altstadt or a stroll along the Elbe River, and resume later—even the next day. The activity is suitable for couples, families and groups and works well as a team-building experience. As you move through the city, you will visit and learn about landmarks such as the Zwinger and Dresden Castle, the Semperoper Dresden and Kathedrale Sanctissimae Trinitatis, and the painted Fürstenzug. The route also features the Dresden Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum), Neumarkt and the Frauenkirche, along with the Albertinum and Brühl’s Terrace. Along the way, the app provides the history and legends tied to each site and offers hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations to help you make the most of your time in Dresden.

This tour will offer you a unique way to discover the sights of the city while getting a workout and enjoying the fresh air. Accompanied by a local guide, you'll set out from the characterful Old Town and make your way down side streets, through suburbs and parks and along the Dresden leg of Europe's famous Elbe Cycle Path. Along with taking in the charming scenery of the city, you'll pass a wide variety of landmarks like the Church of Our Lady, the Zwinger palace complex, the renowned Semperoper Opera House, The Grand Garden of Dresden and Pfunds Dairy – a must-see historic shop with an opulent interior. You'll also get a look at the Baroque Quarter and several creative districts.

On this guided bike tour, you will get the chance to ride along one of the most beautiful cycling routes in Germany, and explore its highlights. You will pass by the historic Old Town, the blooming gardens and the Wilhelminian quarter of the Neustadt. Riding on the quiet roads, you will also pass through the scenic Elbe valley landscape. Other main places of interest you will see include the Church of Our Lady, the Garden Palace, the Waldschlößchen Bridge with a view of the Elbe castles, the Baroque Quarter, Semperoper, the Zwinger and the Residence Palace. During the excursion, the guide will provide you with insider tips and information.

On this tour, you’ll join your guide to walk through the city’s streets and learn about the history of Dresden, both before and after World War II. Your stops will include important landmarks such as the Theaterplatz, Historischer Neumarkt, and Stallhof. You’ll see buildings that were restored after being severely damaged during the war, including the magnificent Hofkirche and Frauenkirche cathedrals. You will even have the opportunity to explore the interior of Frauenkirche. As you tour the rich architecture of the city, you’ll understand how Dresden became known as the 'Jewel Box.'

Experience a sightseeing tour of a different kind in Dresden aboard a ConferenceBike. As you move through the city, you’ll admire the Neumarkt and the Kulturpalast, pass the Altmarkt and the Kreuzkirche, and take in the Residenzschloss. Along the way you'll ride past Theaterplatz with the Zwinger and the Semperoper, cross Schlossplatz and see the Fürstenzug, along with many other highlights of Dresden. Your guide will show you and your group the most beautiful places and share cultural insights as you explore. The tour is aimed at people interested in culture who want an active way to discover the city. Almost everyone can ride the ConferenceBike — older people, children, people with balance disorders or people with disabilities can take part.

Some of the monuments you’ll have the chance to admire include the Semperoper, the Zwinger, the Dresden Castle, the Fürstenzug and the Frauenkirche. You’ll also ride across the Waldschlösschen Bridge and pass through the trendy district of Neustadt, where you’ll get to see the Kunsthofpassage and the Dreikönigskirche.

Dresden’s compact centre is rich in Baroque architecture, with many of its highlights within a short walking distance. As you move through the city, you’ll see the Zwinger, the Semper Opera, the Residenzschloss, the Frauenkirche, the Hofkirche and the Fuerstenzug, among other notable landmarks. Along the route you’ll take in grand façades, church towers and palace fronts that define Dresden’s historic core. The experience will give you a clear sense of how these buildings relate to one another in the cityscape, so you’ll leave with a coherent impression of Dresden’s Baroque heritage and its principal monuments.

In Dresden’s compact historic centre, you will follow a route that reveals the city’s Baroque heritage and royal legacy through its most iconic landmarks. You begin by admiring the Golden Rider and cross the Augustus Bridge while taking in sweeping views of the Elbe. As you move through the city, you continue across Schlossplatz, pass the Semperoper and reach Theatreplatz, where impressive architecture and cultural history sit side by side. Along the way you will step into the ornate courtyards of the Zwinger, trace centuries of royal history at Dresden Castle and follow the long Fürstenzug mural. You will stand beneath the dome of the Frauenkirche before the experience concludes in the beautifully restored Neumarkt. The route is carefully designed to let you walk, observe and experience Dresden’s history unfolding naturally, bringing the city’s artistic, cultural and architectural highlights into clear view.