Make the most of your time in Dresden by combining an engaging guided tour of the city with admission to the Dresden City Museum and Municipal Gallery, which you can visit at your own pace.
With a blend of anecdotes and fascinating tales, experienced guides will bring Dresden's past to life on a guided city tour. They'll lead you through the Dark Ages with captivating narratives, let you feel the might of the Renaissance, and illuminate the splendour of the Baroque era. You'll follow the trail of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989 and understand what drove the people.
Following the guided tour, you'll explore the City Museum independently. Delve into the history of Dresden, which boasts over 800 years of existence, through intriguing exhibits, rare film clips, ancient documents, paintings, and artistic treasures. From the initial settlement and the city's foundation, through the golden age of the Baroque and the downfall of the old city, you'll gain fascinating historical and cultural insights.
Alongside the globally renowned "Sophienschatz" and inventions from Dresden, numerous oddities such as a neck ring for quarrelsome women and the "Narrenhäusel" for drunkards are exhibited. The history and present-day Dresden are presented in an engaging manner, allowing you to uncover the city's mythology almost effortlessly. The Municipal Gallery showcases exceptional works dating from 1500 to contemporary times.
