Guided night watchman walking tour in Dresden with nightcap
Discover Dresden by the flickering of the lantern light on a guided night watchman tour.With nightfall, the night watchman's hour sleeps and the light of his lantern pierces the darkness. His horn sounds in the maze of narrow streets and he protects citizens from robbers and riffraff.Start the tour with a nightcap and then walk through Dresden with your guide dressed as a night watchman. Listen to scary stories and spicy anecdotes at the blue hour and learn more about the history of the historic Old Town. Admire Dresden's numerous sights. Walk across the Theaterplatz and admire the famous Semper Opera House. See the Zwinger and learn more about the building and its gardens. Pass the Fürstenzug and continue to the Dresden Residenzschloss and the Brühlsche Terrasse. Lastly, learn more about the Neumarkt with the Frauenkirche.
Good to know
This tour is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users
Experience Dresden by lantern light
A maximum of 25 people can participate in this tour
Learn more about the profession of the night watchman
The nightcap is an alcoholic liqueur (20ml). Children will receive gummy bears instead. A non-alcoholic alternative is not available
Admire the city's numerous sights
The tour is in German
Children (age 0-14) get free admission
Venue
The Semperoper is the opera house of the Saxon State Opera and the concert hall of the Saxon State Orchestra. The stunning building is named after its architect Gottfried Semper, who designed it in 1841. The opera house was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1869 and has since been witness to many premiers including famous works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.
The stunning Dresden Frauenkirche was built in the 18th century and is an exceptional example of Protestant sacred architecture. It was destroyed during Wolrd War II and reconstruction did not start until after the reunification of Germany.
Dresden's New Green Vault is part of the Green Vault a museum that hosts the largest treasure collection in Europe. It focuses the attention on each individual object in neutral rooms, one of which is the largest green diamond ever found.
Known as a magnificent place for festivities with museums, galleries and popular stage events, the Zwinger Palace or Dresdner Zwinger is one of the most famous baroque buildings in Germany. Created in the early 18th Century, Zwinger Palace is steeped in history and architectural brilliance.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide directly at the King John monument on Theaterplatz. Your guide is dressed as a night watchman.
Timing Note
Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Guided night watchman walking tour in Dresden with nightcap
Discover Dresden by the flickering of the lantern light on a guided night watchman tour.With nightfall, the night watchman's hour sleeps and the light of his lantern pierces the darkness. His horn sounds in the maze of narrow streets and he protects citizens from robbers and riffraff.Start the tour with a nightcap and then walk through Dresden with your guide dressed as a night watchman. Listen to scary stories and spicy anecdotes at the blue hour and learn more about the history of the historic Old Town. Admire Dresden's numerous sights. Walk across the Theaterplatz and admire the famous Semper Opera House. See the Zwinger and learn more about the building and its gardens. Pass the Fürstenzug and continue to the Dresden Residenzschloss and the Brühlsche Terrasse. Lastly, learn more about the Neumarkt with the Frauenkirche.
Good to know
This tour is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users
Experience Dresden by lantern light
A maximum of 25 people can participate in this tour
Learn more about the profession of the night watchman
The nightcap is an alcoholic liqueur (20ml). Children will receive gummy bears instead. A non-alcoholic alternative is not available
Admire the city's numerous sights
The tour is in German
Children (age 0-14) get free admission
Venue
The Semperoper is the opera house of the Saxon State Opera and the concert hall of the Saxon State Orchestra. The stunning building is named after its architect Gottfried Semper, who designed it in 1841. The opera house was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1869 and has since been witness to many premiers including famous works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.
The stunning Dresden Frauenkirche was built in the 18th century and is an exceptional example of Protestant sacred architecture. It was destroyed during Wolrd War II and reconstruction did not start until after the reunification of Germany.
Dresden's New Green Vault is part of the Green Vault a museum that hosts the largest treasure collection in Europe. It focuses the attention on each individual object in neutral rooms, one of which is the largest green diamond ever found.
Known as a magnificent place for festivities with museums, galleries and popular stage events, the Zwinger Palace or Dresdner Zwinger is one of the most famous baroque buildings in Germany. Created in the early 18th Century, Zwinger Palace is steeped in history and architectural brilliance.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide directly at the King John monument on Theaterplatz. Your guide is dressed as a night watchman.
Timing Note
Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.