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Dresden self-guided walking tour

Dresden's Baroque Splendor and Stone Witnesses

Experience the fascinating rebirth of Dresden's Old Town on this relaxed walking tour through the heart of 'Florence on the Elbe.' We guide you from the fire-scarred walls of the Kreuzkirche across the magnificent Neumarkt to the royal secrets of the Residenzschloss. Discover how Baroque grandeur and moving history merge into a unique experience in Saxony's capital.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
60minutes
1.5 kmdistance
8stops
Audio guideFormat
Dresden's Baroque Splendor and Stone Witnesses
Jörg Blobelt / CC BY-SA 4.0

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Dresden without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Dresden walking tour

Map for Dresden walking tour with 8 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Kreuzkirche, Neumarkt, Frauenkirche, Brühlsche Terrasse, and 4 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Kreuzkirche in Dresden
    Jörg Blobelt / CC BY-SA 4.0

    1KreuzkircheChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1170 · Architect: Johann George Schmidt · Style: baroque architecture · Height: 94 m · Wikidata

  2. Neumarkt in Dresden
    CEphoto, Uwe Aranas / CC BY-SA 3.0

    2NeumarktSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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  3. Frauenkirche in Dresden
    Bybbisch94 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    3FrauenkircheChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1726 · Architect: George Bähr · Style: baroque architecture · Height: 91.2 m · Wikidata

  4. Brühlsche Terrasse in Dresden
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    4Brühlsche TerrasseSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1748 · Wikidata

  5. Fürstenzug in Dresden
    CEphoto, Uwe Aranas / CC BY-SA 3.0

    5FürstenzugMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1870 · Height: 10.5 m · Wikidata

  6. Dresden Cathedral in Dresden
    Bybbisch94 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    6Dresden CathedralBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1800 · Architect: Gaetano Chiaveri · Style: baroque architecture · Height: 86 m · Wikidata

  7. Residenzschloss Dresden in Dresden
    User:Kolossos / CC BY-SA 3.0

    7Residenzschloss DresdenCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Architect: Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, Giovanni Maria Nosseni … · Style: baroque architecture … · Wikidata

  8. Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski in Dresden
    Jörg Blobelt / CC BY-SA 4.0

    8Hotel Taschenbergpalais KempinskiCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1995 · Architect: Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann · Style: Dresden Baroque architecture · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Dresden — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Kreuzkirche, Neumarkt, Frauenkirche, Brühlsche Terrasse, Fürstenzug, Dresden Cathedral and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Kreuzkirche and ends at Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 60 minutes for 8 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 8 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $3.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 6 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.