Join us for a fascinating day trip with private bus and tour guide to Dresden – the royal residence of the Kings of Saxony, who established a city of such cultural and artistic splendour that it was named 'The Pearl of the Baroque' and is still today considered one of Germany's most beautiful cities
Join us for a fascinating day trip with private bus and tour guide to Dresden – the royal residence of the Kings of Saxony, who established a city of such cultural and artistic splendour that it was named 'The Pearl of the Baroque' and is still today considered one of Germany's most beautiful cities
Dresden is however more widely known for the devastating and controversial Allied bombing campaign of February 1945. US and Royal Air Force bombers dropped some 3,900 tons of high-explosive and incendiary bombs on the city in the space of three days, destroying 13 square miles of the city and causing a firestorm of such intensity that many of the estimated 40,000 civilian casualties died of asphyxiation
We explore the immaculately restored Old Town, including the famous Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche), the Semper Opera House, the 'Balcony of Europe' – once Dresden's defensive rampart on the River Elbe, and the Zwinger Palace, a medieval fortress that houses the Old Masters Gallery, featuring works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens and others
Find out about Dresden through the ages: from the time of Augustus the Strong (who allegedly sired 300 children), on to the horrors of wartime, the Communist era and of course the vibrant city of today. Take advantage of your free time to visit the world-class museums, relax on the waterfront, or stroll through the markets
The tour finished back at the West meeting point near S+U Zoologischer Garten Station
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Michael, Maidenhead, UK, 29th Nov '18"This man is like a walking encyclopedia, has a good sense of humor and a lovely, friendly personality! Highly recommended!"
Yuval Gelfand, Israel, 15th Sep '18"This tour was utterly brilliant, by far the best I have done anywhere in the world."
Paul, Perth, 6th Sep '18"He brought history alive and took good care of our group."
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Richard Wong, USA, 14th Sep '18" Within four hours ~ 100 years of history was brought together in a way that make you yearn for more time in this beautiful city."
Jon & Leah, 21st Aug '18"She conveyed the essence of many of the memorials and sights and they came to life again..."
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