Sightseeing Cruises

Dresden: Elbe Sightseeing Cruise

Name: Dresden: Elbe Sightseeing Cruise
Brand: Headout
SKU: 26132
Price: 25 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.08 (50 reviews)

Tourist boarding on Elbe River sightseeing cruise near Augustus Bridge

View from Elbe River Sightseeing Cruise from Dresden

Sail through Dresden's past on this 1.5 hour Elbe River cruise with audio commentary, and see iconic landmarks like the Blue Wonder Bridge with pier transfers.

Highlights

Go on a 1.5-hour cruise along Dresden’s Elbe River and marvel at the historic riverside landmarks like the Lingner Palace, perfect for families with children.
See 4 of Elbe’s famous bridges up close, including the 131-year-old Loschwitz Bridge aka ‘Blue Wonder’ as the audio commentary regales its past.
On the return leg, keep your eyes peeled for 3 palaces, especially the Albrechtsburg, a 15th-century Late Gothic Castle.
As you glide down the Elbe, tantalize your taste buds with a variety of delicious local dishes and drinks available to purchase on board.
Fun fact: Did you know, Dresden boasts the world's oldest and biggest paddle streamer fleet? Your boat might be from the 19th century!

Inclusions

1.5 hour sightseeing cruise in Elbe River
Round-trip transfers from the pier
Audio commentary/guide in German and English

Exclusions

Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Mariko

4/5

Oct, 2024

The view was nice from the boat. Great to see the scenery along the river. The commentary was difficult to hear from the upper deck.

Angela

3/5

Oct, 2024

The experience itself was nice, but the problem was that we were at the Terrassenufer half an hour beforehand, but nobody told us that we had to take the shuttle bus 20 minutes beforehand and that we had to get to the Kurländerpalais first. Of course, the bus was already gone when we got there and we had to rebook with their partner, the Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt, for a later date at 1 pm. It's a good thing they were so accommodating because otherwise the ticket would have expired. It's a pity and sad that the email from Headout only mentioned Terrassenufer as the meeting point, not that you have to take a shuttle bus to get to the start of the Elbe cruise. Because you should have known that, as the Carola Bridge has been collapsed for some time and you therefore have to take the shuttle bus around the city to get to the starting point of the Elbe trip. This information would have been important, because then we would have gone straight to the shuttle bus and could have made the trip we had actually booked at 11am. Kind regards Angela Maier

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Aylin

3/5

May, 2024

The service was subterranean, you just get served something you didn't order or you get ripped off when you pay. 😂

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Thomas

5/5

Jul, 2024

Booking, service, trip, sights, cleanliness

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Kaul

4/5

Jun, 2024

It was very relaxing and we talked about places of interest

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Your experience

Elbe Bridges & Blue Wonder

This pocket-friendly cruise is perfect if you’re short on time but want to make the most of your stay in Dresden. Your journey starts from Terrassenufer, Dresden's Old Town. As your paddle streamer makes its way through the Elbe River, journey through time as you see the city’s historic bridges and castles. You will sail under the river’s famed historic bridges, culminating in the Loschwitz Bridge. Nicknamed the “Blue Wonder,” it is a majestic blue ribbon stretched across the river.

See the past through Dresden’s palaces and castles

Dresden's whispers of grandeur start beyond the Blue Wonder, where the river murmurs of lavish parties hosted in the manicured gardens of Lingner Palace. Further upstream, the mighty Albrechtsburg Castle, perched on a rocky crag, pierces the sky with its proud towers. Finally, as you return to Terrassenufer, the whimsical Wasserwerk Saloppe, a water tower disguised as a Venetian palazzo, adds a touch of playful charm to your regal journey. Let these whispers enrich your Dresden experience with a touch of magic.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring a valid ID card, a charged smartphone, and headphones.

What's not allowed

Smoking is not allowed on board.

Accessibility

This cruise is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Pets and guide dogs are allowed.

Additional information

Cruise schedules are subject to change or be canceled in case of extremely high or low water levels.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the boarding point 20 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Students must show valid Student ID.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Servicestation Terrassenufer - Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt.
Address: Augustusbrücke, Terrassenufer, 01067 Dresden, Germany.
Landmark: Please take a look at our timetable next to the ticket office where you can find the correct pier at which the tour will start. All piers are reachable in about 5 minutes.

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