OLD MASTERS

Old Masters Gallery: Gods, Heroes, Saints - Paintings from the Renaissance to the Baroque

Visit the Old Masters Picture Gallery in Dresden and marvel at masterpieces from Raphael to Rembrandt on an exclusive guided tour!

The Old Masters Picture Gallery with the fountains and parterre de pelouse of the Zwinger courtyard, full of people

 

From 180 €

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HIGHLIGHTS: Masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque painting, including works by Antonella da Messina, Mantegna, Raphael, Correggio, Parmigianino, Annibale Carracci, Giorgione, Veronese, Rubens, Jordaens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Bellotto

Museum Tour Dresden: Discover the Masterpieces of the Old Masters Gallery

Experience one of the world’s most renowned art galleries with a museum tour through the Old Masters Gallery in Dresden. Learn fascinating details about the patrons, religious contexts, and painting techniques behind the famous works. From religious motifs to secular scenes, each painting tells a captivating story.

The Collections of Augustus III: Passion and Excellence

With extraordinary expertise and unmatched financial resources, Augustus III created a collection celebrated for its quality even in the 18th century. Through agents in Venice, Rome, Paris, and Antwerp, he acquired masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, Titian, Raphael, and other greats. The collection is particularly defined by Flemish and Dutch Baroque paintings as well as Italian Renaissance masterpieces.

The Semper Gallery: Art in a Perfect Setting

Since 1856, the collection has been displayed in the Semper Gallery at the Zwinger. The Baroque frames, historical hanging, and monumental architecture combine to create an immersive art experience. Let the harmonious blend of art and space captivate you during your visit.

Transform your visit to Dresden into an extraordinary cultural experience - book your guided tour of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister or send us a non-binding request for an offer!

A few more details about the tour

  • Languages: German / English
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Bank transfer (within the EU) or cash payment
  • Date: according to request
  • Meeting point: cash desk and information area
  • Additional entry fees apply / group size max. 20

Your Dresden team: Nicole Brey & Michael Brey

Nicole Brey & Michael Brey, incoming, events and audioguides in Dresden - ostmodern, Nicole Brey & Michael Brey GbR

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.

Further guided tours

The visitor center in the Small Castle Courtyard of the Dresden Residenzschloss

Royal Palace

The Dresden Palace: art, power, splendor - a gem of European culture.

The ground floor of the west façade of the residential palace with barred windows and the historical entrance

New Green Vault

A treasure trove of wonders: goldsmithing, Dinglinger’s masterpieces and baroque beauty.

The Galerie Neue Meister in the Albertinum with the inner courtyard and the storage area referred to as an ark because it appears to float above the courtyard

New Masters

From Romanticism to contemporary painting – an exciting dialogue between art epochs.

The Porcelain Pavilion with the Glockenspiel in the Dresden Zwinger

Porcelain Collection

In the Zwinger porcelain speaks about timeless elegance wrapped in poetic charm.

The Small Courtyard of the Dresden Royal Palace with a passage to the Large Castle Courtyard

Armory

Fine armor, swords, and lances-each piece tells a story of style across the centuries.

The pavilion of the Mathematical-Physical Salon with a fountain and a jet d'eau

Math. Phys. Cabinet

Precision unites: space, time and gravity in the Mathematical-Physical Cabinet.

JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE

Dresden gave me great pleasure and rekindled my desire to think about art. This beautiful place is an incredible treasure trove of all kinds of things.