"Seema Prakash was intelligent, engaging and interesting.
I think Seema should train other guides. She understands and appreciates the customers interests and focuses her tour accordingly. I highly recommend that you value her fine capabilities."
- Barbara – United States. April 2, 2019
Private Walking Tours of the City Centre
Tour 01
Dresden classic walking tour
The Dresden classic walking tour is a great way to be introduced to the city and is especially recommended for those who have limited time. On this two- hour, hugely satisfying walk through the historic city centre you will not only see the iconic buildings and major landmarks, but also notice the smaller, easy to miss clues that reveal so much about the past of the city and people who lived in them.This walk is great as a stand alone tour, or can be customized and combined with special interest tours, a day trip outside of Dresden or a visit to a museum.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: 80€
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: 80€
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Tour 02
Dresden 'must-dos' in one day
For those of you who are not pressed for time and have a full day at your disposal, I recommend a combination of activities and experiences to better grasp the essence of the city. Do the Dresden classic walking tour, then take a private tour of the spectacular Green Vault museum and see its highlights, then follow this all up with a cruise on one of the old, original steam boats to see the Elbe Valley.
In off- season times, when the boats are not running, replace the cruise with a tour of Neustadt, the New City.
Duration: 5 hours
Price: 175€ base price for a group + 30€ extra per person (steam boat + museum ticket)
In off- season times, when the boats are not running, replace the cruise with a tour of Neustadt, the New City.
Duration: 5 hours
Price: 175€ base price for a group + 30€ extra per person (steam boat + museum ticket)
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Tour 03
Neustadt Tour
Neustadt, the 'new' city is the other face of Dresden. The one tourists are least likely to see unless they are staying that side of town. Grungy, artistic, bohemian..this is where the young locals hang out. We will visit Pfunds Molkerei, the most beautiful milk shop in the world, explore alleys and courtyards, walk through the stunning and artistic Kunsthofpassage, interpret street art and learn about the trends that have originated in this part of town. Do this at the end of the day so that you can stay on after the tour and just soak in the atmosphere in one of the pubs or cafes of your choice.
Tipp: The Culinary tour will also head into Neustadt. You can consider taking that tour and then staying on in Neustadt afterwards.
Price: 80€
Duration: 1.5 hours
Tipp: The Culinary tour will also head into Neustadt. You can consider taking that tour and then staying on in Neustadt afterwards.
Price: 80€
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Tour 04
The former summer palace of the Saxon kings- Pillnitz Castle
Pillnitz, the summer residence of the Saxon rulers was to be a little like Venice, a little like Versailles and also reflect the longing for the idyllic Orient. Impossible? Not at all! The most glamorous ruler of Saxon- August the Strong pulled it off with great aplomb. Explore the sprawling landscaped gardens with their Pavilions, visit the palace with its chinoiserie elements and then, if time permits, take a historic steam boat back to Dresden along the famous Elbe Valley. The interesting sights along the river include the romantic wine slopes from where Dresden’s wine comes from, the most expensive real estate of Europe before the World wars, and grand castles that line the river like pearls on a necklace, as well as the famous and notorious bridges and their stories.
Note: In case steamboats cannot run due to extremely low water levels, the return to Dresden city centre will also be by public transport.
Duration: approximately 4 hours. Starting and ending in Dresden city centre.
Price: 140€ base price for a group + 28€ extra per person (public transport + park and museum ticket steam boat + steam boat)
Note: In case steamboats cannot run due to extremely low water levels, the return to Dresden city centre will also be by public transport.
Duration: approximately 4 hours. Starting and ending in Dresden city centre.
Price: 140€ base price for a group + 28€ extra per person (public transport + park and museum ticket steam boat + steam boat)
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Special Interest Tours
Tour 11
Hitler, the Third Reich and World War 2 Tour
Visiting Dresden for the first time and planning to see the historic city centre, but also have a interest in Hitler, The Third Reich, Nazis and World War 2? Then combine it all! This walk takes place in the city centre and covers all the highlights of the classic walking tour, but is extended to cover the events of WW 2, the destruction and devastation of Dresden, the fate of it's Jews as well as the painstaking reconstruction of what was once the 'Baroque Pearl' on the Elbe.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 80€
Note: For a more intensive tour on the subject see Psychology Writes History Tour 1- Deconstructing the Hitler Myth.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 80€
Note: For a more intensive tour on the subject see Psychology Writes History Tour 1- Deconstructing the Hitler Myth.
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Tour 12
Culinary Dresden
Culinary Dresden private tour is a clever plan to introduce you to the Saxons- one bite at a time.
The Saxons like their little culinary inventions. Did you know that the coffee filter was invented in Dresden as well as what later came to be called Swiss milk chocolate? Find out more during this tour and sample some of the local delicacies. This private tour will begin in the city centre and then later head out to Neustadt, the new town and end there. We will take the tram unless you have private transport.
Price: 140€ for 2 persons plus tram tickets. Culinary samples are included. In case of a larger group, write in for price.
Duration: 3 hours
The Saxons like their little culinary inventions. Did you know that the coffee filter was invented in Dresden as well as what later came to be called Swiss milk chocolate? Find out more during this tour and sample some of the local delicacies. This private tour will begin in the city centre and then later head out to Neustadt, the new town and end there. We will take the tram unless you have private transport.
Price: 140€ for 2 persons plus tram tickets. Culinary samples are included. In case of a larger group, write in for price.
Duration: 3 hours
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Around Dresden Tours
Half or full day trips. Each one of these can be customized according to your interests and time
Tour 21
Medieval Meissen
A medieval town that crawls up a small hill to the oldest castle in Germany as well as the smallest cathedral in the pure Gothic style. 300 years of finest porcelain, exclusive luxurious accessories for the home and Couture. Who would have known The Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2014 was awarded to this little known gem in Saxony! Take a day trip to Meissen with public transport or your car. Do a walking tour of the town and then a visit to the porcelain manufacture to see it being created.
Price: Base price 250€ plus tickets to Meissen Factory, Albrechtsburg castle and the cathedral. Write in and I will work it out depending on the number of participants.
Duration: Full day excursion. Starting and ending in Dresden.
Price: Base price 250€ plus tickets to Meissen Factory, Albrechtsburg castle and the cathedral. Write in and I will work it out depending on the number of participants.
Duration: Full day excursion. Starting and ending in Dresden.
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Tour 22
Saxon Switzerland National Park
Saxon Switzerland National Park
Saxon Switzerland National Park is the only rock national park of Germany and one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe.It easily reached with public or private transport. Bastei a towering landscape of steep sandstone outcrops from a gently sloping green valley carved out by a meandering river Elbe consists of twisted and bizarre rock formations created millions of years ago. Go to the lookout points for spectacular pictures, or go hiking, climbing, walking in the forest, or just taking in the incredible sweep of the view.
Follow this up with a visit to Königstein Fortress where the the royal family took refuge in times of war.
Duration at least 5 hours depending on exact programme. Starting and ending in Dresden. Price depending on duration and mode of transport.
Saxon Switzerland National Park is the only rock national park of Germany and one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe.It easily reached with public or private transport. Bastei a towering landscape of steep sandstone outcrops from a gently sloping green valley carved out by a meandering river Elbe consists of twisted and bizarre rock formations created millions of years ago. Go to the lookout points for spectacular pictures, or go hiking, climbing, walking in the forest, or just taking in the incredible sweep of the view.
Follow this up with a visit to Königstein Fortress where the the royal family took refuge in times of war.
Duration at least 5 hours depending on exact programme. Starting and ending in Dresden. Price depending on duration and mode of transport.
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My trademark tours: Psychology Writes History 1 and 2
Delve deeper into history. These two tours look beyond facts and analyse the human motivations that shaped the turbulent and dark period of the 20th Century. My previous background in psychology and my perspective as an 'outsider' shape my understanding of these times in a unique way. 'Deconstruct' the dark charisma of Adolf Hitler along with me or learn about the methods of the oppressive former East German Secret Police, repression and finally breaking through to freedom. Read details below
Tour 31
Psychology Writes History 1- Deconstructing the Hitler Myth
Psychology Writes History 1- Deconstructing the Hitler Myth.
Adolf Hitler, Nazis and the rise and fall of the Third Reich are subjects that continue to fascinate and perplex us. On this 2 hour walking tour I explain the chain of events, the blatant and subtle use of propaganda, subliminal messages and the dark charisma of Adolf Hitler that led to the catastrophic events of the second world war. This tour explores the psychological underpinnings and takes into account human motivations and ambitions and how they shape history. It is for those with a deep interest in the subject.
Note: This tour will focus almost entirely on this toipc. If you have not seen Dresden at all before doing this please inform me in advance so that I can customise it for you, or do a regular walking tour separately, or do the Hitler, Third Reich and World War 2 tour.
Price: 125€
Duration: 2 hours
Adolf Hitler, Nazis and the rise and fall of the Third Reich are subjects that continue to fascinate and perplex us. On this 2 hour walking tour I explain the chain of events, the blatant and subtle use of propaganda, subliminal messages and the dark charisma of Adolf Hitler that led to the catastrophic events of the second world war. This tour explores the psychological underpinnings and takes into account human motivations and ambitions and how they shape history. It is for those with a deep interest in the subject.
Note: This tour will focus almost entirely on this toipc. If you have not seen Dresden at all before doing this please inform me in advance so that I can customise it for you, or do a regular walking tour separately, or do the Hitler, Third Reich and World War 2 tour.
Price: 125€
Duration: 2 hours
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Psychology Writes History 2- Dresden's long wait for freedom
The end of WW II and the Nazi era was followed by another totalitarian regime and repression that lasted 40 years. Dissension, personal and civil courage led to the Peaceful Revolution in 1989 and the reunification of Germany in 1990.
This is a great tour if you are seeing the city for the first time, but are also interested in the Cold War and the times of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). We walk through the city centre of Dresden, and you see all the major highlights and iconic buildings as in a classic two hour Walking Tour of Dresden, but in addition there is a focus on the years between 1945 and 1990.
This tour becomes spectacular as a 3.5 hour option that includes a trip to the Stasi Memorial- the former prison and interrogation centre where you understand how repression, fear and intimidation work in times of 'supposed peace'. I call this tour Psychology Writes History 2- Dresden's long wait for freedom
Prices:
2 hour option: 100€
3.5 hour option: 140€ plus 6€ each for tickets into the Stasi Museum and tram ticket to get there.
This is a great tour if you are seeing the city for the first time, but are also interested in the Cold War and the times of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). We walk through the city centre of Dresden, and you see all the major highlights and iconic buildings as in a classic two hour Walking Tour of Dresden, but in addition there is a focus on the years between 1945 and 1990.
This tour becomes spectacular as a 3.5 hour option that includes a trip to the Stasi Memorial- the former prison and interrogation centre where you understand how repression, fear and intimidation work in times of 'supposed peace'. I call this tour Psychology Writes History 2- Dresden's long wait for freedom
Prices:
2 hour option: 100€
3.5 hour option: 140€ plus 6€ each for tickets into the Stasi Museum and tram ticket to get there.
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