THE DRESDEN PALACE

Museum Tour Dresden Palace: A Palace as a Time Machine

Take a museum tour of Dresden Palace and experience 500 years of history, art, and Saxon court culture!

The tracery dome high above the courtyard of the Dresden Royal Palace.

 

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HIGHLIGHTS: Small and Great Courtyards - English Staircase - New Green Vault - Turkish Chamber - Armoury - State Apartments

Museum Tour Dresden: Dresden Royal Palace - Magnificent Legacy of the Saxon Rulers  

The Dresden Royal Palace, once the seat of power for Saxon electors and kings, is a treasure chest of European art and culture. Today, it stands as the centerpiece of the Dresden State Art Collections.

Masterpieces in the Green Vault: Art, Wealth, and Elegance  

The Green Vault captivates visitors with its unique collection of masterful goldsmith artistry, intricate works made from rock crystal and ivory, and the world-famous Green Diamond. The purchase price of this diamond was so immense, it could have financed the construction of the Dresden Frauenkirche. Discover these treasures and be enchanted by their brilliance.

Armory, Turkish Chamber, and State Apartments: Opulent Weapons and Regal Attire

The Turkish Chamber showcases Ottoman ceremonial weapons, riding equipment, and luxurious textiles that reflect the longing and fascination with the Ottoman Empire. Additionally, marvel at the exquisitely crafted suits of armor and ceremonial weapons in the Armory – one of the most significant collections of its kind worldwide. The State Apartments of Augustus the Strong dazzle with opulent ceremonial robes and lavish displays of grandeur.

Make your Dresden experience unforgettable. Book your exclusive tour of the Royal Palace today or send us a no-obligation inquiry!

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 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 Old Masters Picture Gallery in the Zwinger Palace with the fountains and parterres du jardin of the Zwinger courtyard

Old Masters

Pictures from Raphael to Vermeer in the Semper Gallery – an unforgettable experience.

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.