Dresden

Things to do in Dresden

7 attractions in Dresden with visit length, visitor rating and a live booking price, including Semperoper, Dresden City Tours, Dresden Castle. Booking ahead saves a wait at the box office.

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What to see in Dresden

Semperoper: German Guided Tour

★ 4.7 (455)

Semperoper

★ 4.7 (426)

Dresden City Tours

★ 4.7 (307)

Dresden Castle

★ 4.8 (201)

Dresden Castle with New Green Vault: Guided Tour

★ 4.8 (185)

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Dresden

★ 4.3 (139)

Dresden Bus Tours

★ 4.3 (121)

Semperoper & Dresden Old Town: German Guided Tour

★ 4.8 (90)

TimeRide Dresden: Entry Ticket

★ 4.5 (83)

Dresden Frauenkirche

★ 4.7 (80)

Frauenkirche: Gallery Tour in German Ticket

★ 4.5 (67)

Dresden Old Town, Frauenkirche (Interior) & Zwinger: Guided Tour

★ 4.9 (61)

New Green Vault & Semperoper: Guided Tour

★ 4.7 (47)

Semperoper: English Guided Tour

★ 4.2 (25)

Dresden: Guided Walking Tour in German

★ 4.7 (21)

Dresden by Lantern Light: Walking Tour with Mysterious Night Watchman

★ 4.7 (15)

Dresden City Bus Tour

★ 3.9 (15)

TimeRide Dresden: Guided VR City Tour

★ 4.6 (14)

Dresden: Beer Tasting + Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

Dresden Bike Tour for Connoisseurs

★ 5.0 (1)

Dresden Trabi Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

Airport Transfers Dresden

Dresden Driving Tours

Dresden: Private Transfer From/To Dresden Airport

Outdoor Escape Game in Dresden's Old Town

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Tickets & experiences in Dresden

Tickets for attractions in Dresden, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What are the top attractions in Dresden?
Semperoper, Dresden City Tours, Dresden Castle are among the highest-rated. The best-rated is Dresden Castle (4.8/5). The full list is below, sorted by rating.
How much do attraction tickets cost in Dresden?
It varies by site and by date — small sites run a few euros, major sites and shows cost more. The live price is in each attraction's booking widget. A combined city pass pays off if you visit several sites a day.
Should I book attraction tickets in advance in Dresden?
In season and at weekends — yes. Popular sites sell timed entry, and booking online saves a queue of half an hour or more. Off-season you can usually buy on the spot.
How many days do you need for Dresden?
Two to three days covers the main sights. Plan 2–3 attractions a day at an easy pace.
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