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Dresden History & Stories Walking Tour w/ Dr Fraser Macdonald PhD

By Fraser Macdonald
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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$141 per adult
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Overview

Discover Dresden’s rich history and hidden stories on a 2-hour walking tour with Dr Fraser Macdonald, PhD. Explore iconic sites such as the Frauenkirche, Residenzschloss, Augustus Bridge, and the vibrant Neustadt district, while uncovering the city’s past—from its golden Baroque era to the devastation of WWII bombings that reshaped Dresden.

Delve into streets, squares, and buildings most visitors overlook. With expert storytelling and local insights (I live in Neustadt), you’ll hear the tales behind Dresden’s architecture, art, and culture. Each stop offers unique insights and memorable stories that bring the city’s history to life.

This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s immersive. Perfect for first-time visitors and history enthusiasts alike, you’ll gain a richer understanding of Dresden’s past, a personal connection to its landmarks, and a fresh perspective on the city today. By the end, you’ll leave informed and inspired to explore more of Dresden on your own.

Activity location

  • Köpckestraße
    • Köpckestraße
    • 01097, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Golden Rider
    • 14 Neustädter Markt
    • 01097, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

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Walking Through Dresden’s Past with Dr. Fraser Macdonald
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$120.49 x 1 AdultNZ$120.49
Paid at activityNZ$20.08
Total
Price is NZ$140.57
Until Sat, 11 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Guided Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance to Dreikönigskirche (5 Euro to climb the tower)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance to Residenzschloss (14 Euro entrance fee)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance to Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst (5 Euro entrance fee)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Haus der Kirche - Dreikoenigskirche
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Museum fur Sachsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants must be carried by adults

Activity itinerary

Köpckestraße

  • 15m
Here the tour begins on the banks of the Elbe where Dresden was first permanently settled. We will pause to consider the history, culture, language, and eventual displacement of the people who first lived here.

Museum fur Sachsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Here we will explore the fascinating history of this site, beginning in the 15th century as a fabulously wealthy Augustinian monastery before being demolished and turned into a royal hunting lodge in the 16th century after Luther's Reformation. Please note we will not be entering the building and its museums, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure. Ticket prices can be found here: https://volkskunst.skd.museum/besuch/

Haus der Kirche - Dreikoenigskirche

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
At this now beautiful Baroque church we will explore the unseen history of this crucial site in the former Altendresden., beginning in the early 15th century. Please note we will not be entering the building or climbing the tower, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure. Prices to climb the tower can be found here: https://www.hdk-dkk.de/dreikoenigskirche/der-turm/

Augustus Bridge (Pass by)

From Altendresden we then cross the famous Augustus Bridge to enter the Altstadt, to continue our explorations of the deep medieval history of Dresden

Frauenkirche Dresden

  • 20m
Here you will learn of the 700 year history of the Frauenkirche before it was constructed in the Baroque period and the various structural and religious changes it witnessed during this time. Please note we will not be entering the building and its museums, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure.

Holy Cross Church

  • 15m
Listen to the storey of how this famous church was originally built in the 13th century, destroyed multiple times in its history, and also bore witness to crucial moments in the Reformation.

Denkraum Sophienkirche

  • 20m
Listen to the amazing storey of the first Franciscan monastery in Dresden, originally constructed in the 13th century, including its demise and later resurrection as the iconic yet sadly lost Sophienkirche. This church, perhaps more than any other in Dresden, is a window on to the changing political and religious currents in the city's history.

Royal Palace (Residenzschloss)

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The magnificent Residenzschloss is our final stop on the tour and here we examine how Dresden went from being a small, largely insignificant city to one of the most important in the entire Holy Roman Empire. This royal residence was built to house the Electors and Kings of Saxony, and we will learn about the incredible transformations this palace represents. Please note we will not be entering the building and its museums, but participants are free to do so at their own leisure. Ticket prices can be found here: https://www.skd.museum/en/visit/royal-palace/

Location

Activity location

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    Köpckestraße
    • Köpckestraße
    • 01097, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Golden Rider
    • 14 Neustädter Markt
    • 01097, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

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