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Dresden city tour: from the Golden Horseman to the market hall
On this tour, we blend in with the Neustädter and get to the bottom of the secret that makes this neighborhood so special!
HIGHLIGHTS: Golden Horseman – Neustädter Markt – Canaletto view – Japanese Palace – Palaisplatz – Königstraße – Rähnitzgasse – Sozietätstheater – Kunsthandwerkerhöfe – Dreikönigskirche – market hall
City Tour Through Dresden’s Inner Neustadt: A Kaleidoscopic Experience
The cityscape of Dresden’s Inner Neustadt offers an impressive interplay of baroque splendor and socialist modernity. The unique combination of these two vastly different phases of urban development makes this district a true highlight. During your walk, charming alleys, impressive squares, and a variety of shops – from galleries to fashion boutiques – invite you to linger and explore.
Historical Highlights: Goldener Reiter and the Main Street
The famous Goldener Reiter (Golden Rider) and the streets radiating from it have been a landmark of Dresden since the 18th century. The Main Street, once one of the most magnificent shopping streets in the GDR, showcases the distinct influence of socialist urban planning. The continuous shift in perspective between baroque elegance and 20th-century architecture is a defining feature of this tour through the Inner Neustadt and reflects Dresden's rich and dynamic history.
Compelling Insights: Canalettoblick, Hotel Bellevue, and Königstraße
At the Elbe River, you’ll find the Canalettoblick, an iconic city panorama that perfectly captures Dresden’s beauty. The nearby Hotel Bellevue reveals significant political stories from the reunification era. Finally, the tour concludes with a stroll along the intricately restored baroque façades of Königstraße and through the lively Neustädter Markthalle. Be inspired by the highlights and surprising insights of this captivating tour.
Dresden awaits you. Book your guided tour of the Neustadt today or request more information without obligation!
Historical Highlights: Goldener Reiter, the Main Street, the Canalettoblick, Hotel Bellevue, and Königstraße
The famous Goldener Reiter (Golden Rider) and the streets radiating from it have been a landmark of Dresden since the 18th century. The Main Street, once one of the most magnificent shopping streets in the GDR, showcases the distinct influence of socialist urban planning. The continuous shift in perspective between baroque elegance and 20th-century architecture is a defining feature of this tour through the Inner Neustadt and reflects Dresden's rich and dynamic history.
At the Elbe River, you’ll find the Canalettoblick, an iconic city panorama that perfectly captures Dresden’s beauty. The nearby Hotel Bellevue reveals significant political stories from the reunification era. Finally, the tour concludes with a stroll along the intricately restored baroque façades of Königstraße and through the lively Neustädter Markthalle. Be inspired by the highlights and surprising insights of this captivating tour.
Dresden awaits you. Book your guided tour of the Neustadt today or request more information without obligation!
A few more details about the tour
- Languages: German / English
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours
- Bank transfer (within the EU) or cash payment
- Date: according to request
- Meeting point: Golden Horseman/Neustädter Markt
- Number of participants per group: 1-25 persons
Your Dresden team: Nicole Brey & Michael Brey
Back in the '90s, we packed our bags! Starting as tour guides and lecturers, we arrived in Dresden’s booming tourism sector in 1998. For over 10 years, we also curated exhibitions across Europe as art historians. Experience the city through our audio guides, too! As tour guides in Dresden, we offer personalized service and valuable tips.
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ERICH KÄSTNER
If it turns out that I know not only what is bad and ugly but also what is beautiful, then I owe this gift to the good fortune of having grown up in Dresden.