Dresden

Food & Gourmet Tours

Our most recommended Dresden Food & Gourmet Tours

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  1. Dresden: Boat Cruise, Wine Tasting and Buffet in German

  Take a boat cruise on a traditional steam paddler from Dresden to Diesbar-Seußlitz. Admire the views of the magnificent old castles and the Saxon vineyards on your 3-hour cruise. The impressive Albrechtsburg with the cathedral in Meißen can already be seen from far away while you make your way to the scenic wine villages on the shores of the Elbe. After your arrival, hike through the vineyards and explore one of Germany's smallest wine regions with its distinctive wines. Enjoy a hearty buffet with your wine tasting in the heart of the vineyards and sample 5 different wines from the region. Some of the local grape varieties can only be found in Saxony. Their rarity has made them a sought-after product. End your tour in a rustic winegrower's house and afterward drive back to Dresden.

  This event surpassed our expectations by far! Super knowledgeable and friendly guide, excellent wine choices and food, lot’s of stories about the region and its wine and a lovely hike through vineyards with spectacular views at the Elbtal. We much recommend this tour.

  Reviewed by Anonymous, Germany, 7/25/2021
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  2. Dresden: Walking Tour with a Night Watchman and Meal

  Experience the perfect combination of dining and walking on a tour of Dresden's old town. Enjoy a traditional meal of food from Saxony and savor the excellent beers of the region.   Choose from 4 dishes, including a delicious Saxon Sauerbraten (marinated tenderloin), red cabbage and potato dumplings. Savor the flavors of a tasty Freiberger Biergulasch (pork goulash) with pickled cabbage and Bohemian yeast dumplings. Alternatively, indulge yourself with a trout dish, served with red cabbage and parsley potatoes or choose the vegetarian option of a cheese spaetzle with onion, fresh parsley and melted cheese.  Complement your meal with a beer or wine before making your way to the meeting point to enjoy a 1.5-hour walking tour with the night watchman of Dresden.

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  3. Bohemia and Saxon Switzerland Day Trip From Dresden

  See the best of Bohemia and the Saxon Switzerland National Park on a full-day guided tour from Dresden. Transfer to the heart of Bohemia and the Saxon Switzerland National Park, the youngest national park in the Czech Republic. Stop at Bastei Bridge, perched high above the River Elbe. Enjoy stunning views as you walk across the bridge. Then, continue to Pravcika Gate on the Czech Republic side of the park. Admire Europe’s largest natural sandstone gate. Pause for lunch (included), before transferring to Kamenice Gorge. Here, you will board a small dinghy for a scenic journey through a canyon carved deep in the sandstone cliffs. Arrive at the colorful village of Hrensko at the confluence of the Kamenice and Labe rivers. Stroll around the former 15th-century trading post, before your return transfer to Dresden.

  A trip that should not be missed, especially in the company of Jan and William! The beauty of the places is worth the little effort dedicated to this hike!

  Reviewed by Nicolae, Romania, 9/13/2021
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  4. Dresden: Historical Walking Tour and Chocolate Museum Ticket

  Historical Walking Tour: Travel back in time, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of Dresden. Hear facts and stories from your experienced and licensed tour guide, who will bring the city's past back to life. Discover the dark times of the Middle Ages, the vigor of the Renaissance, and the grandeur of the Baroque. Explore the backgrounds of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989 and hear what it must have felt like to the people of former East and West Germany. The walking tour through the historic old town starts at Neumarkt. See Dresden's most famous attractions, including the Frauenkirche, the Semperoper, and the Baroque Zwinger. From Dresden Castle, head to Brühl's Terrace and the Procession of Princes and Stallhof, until you arrive at Dresden Cathedral. Then, follow your guide to the Taschenbergpalais and Augustus Bridge, before ending your walking tour near Frauenkirche. ...

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  5. Taste of Dresden Food Walk

  Stroll through the Old Town (Altstadt) of Dresden learning the culinary secrets of Saxony on a guided food walk. Sample local specialties and experience the warm hospitality of the locals. Hear stories about the Middle Ages and the excesses of the inns. Explore the coffee culture of the Baroque era and hear about the improvised joy of life under communism. Stop for 6 different tastings, including an exclusive wine from Saxony, a typical beer from the region, the best eierschecke (cheese cake) in town and a fine chocolate and coffee from the Dresdner Kaffeerösterei.

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  6. Dresden: Volkswagen Transparent Factory Tour with Breakfast

  Start the day with a full breakfast with coffee and orange juice and then take an exciting guided tour through the Volkswagen Transparent Factory. Delve into the inner workings of the factory in Dresden on a 1 hour and 15-minute tour around the premises. Enjoy this exciting opportunity to learn about how these cars are manufactured, in addition to finding out more about the effects of electric motoring and digitalization. On the tour you’ll be taken directly to the assembly line and the production area to observe many of the constructions steps at close range. Your guide will provide a fascinating overview of the process of manufacturing electric automobiles, and will explain the combination of top-quality craftsmanship and high-precision work required to bring them to life. Your knowledgeable guide will answer all of your questions about what the future of electromobility holds and wi...

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  7. Dresden: Advent Tour with Stollen Tasting

  Experience the colorful hustle and bustle of the Dresden Christmas markets! See the most beautiful places in Old Town and learn about Dresden Stollen, Pflaumentoffel (dried fruit figurines) and Ore Mountain woodcarvings while surrounded by enticing scents and sparkling lights. Your journey begins at Neumarkt with the famous Frauenkirche, then to Stallhof with the medieval Christmas market, followed by the Procession of Princes. After this you will go to the Royal Palace, the Semper Opera, the Zwinger and finally the Striezelmarkt.  Visit the three most beautiful Christmas markets with their gorgeous huts and sweet treats and stroll through the world-famous squares of Dresden's Old Town. Your guide will show you the world of Saxony's Christmas traditions. See the world's largest Christmas pyramid and an enormous, Saxon Schwibbogen (candle holder) and visit the Dresden Stollen bakery. 

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  8. From Prague: Guided Dresden Day Trip with Lunch

  Explore the most spectacular Baroque city in Germany on this day trip to Dresden from Prague. Discover the historic sites in a city once called the “Florence of the North” with an English-speaking guide. Visit the terrific Frauenkirche church, the renowned Dresden Cathedral, and the world-famous Zwinger museum complex. Choose to begin your trip either at the meeting point or at your hotel in Prague. Set off early in the morning and arrive in Dresden approximately 2 hours later. First, make your way to the stunning Bruhl’s Terrace, sometimes called the “Balcony of Europe.” From the terrace, look across the River Elbe and see the historic architecture lining the streets of Dresden Neustadt. After a cup of coffee and a famous local dessert in a renowned local café, visit the breathtaking Frauenkirche church, badly damaged during World War II and recently fully restored. Then, admire the i...

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  9. From Dresden: Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Day-Trip

  Your local guide will pick you up at your Dresden accommodation early in the morning. From here you will set off to the National Park as you enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle whilst learning about local culture, history and the area's main highlights on the way. You will arrive at the Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland just in time to beat the crowds, giving you a more private experience of the place. All the admission and bathroom fees are included and throughout the day you will have the chance to taste delicious beverages and snacks.  On your tour you have will plenty of time to admire the film set of the Chronicles of Narnia movie with your group. Spend an unforgettable day in the Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland National Park - one of the most unique natural reserves of Europe – by choosing one of the following tour options: Best of - Hiking Tour: If you want ...

  Absolute aanrader voor een heerlijke daguitstap zonder zorgen. Dit hoort tot de mooiste stukken natuur van Europa.

  Reviewed by , België, 8/13/2021
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  10. Dresden: 1.5-Hour Tour with Beer Tasting and Meal

  Follow the trail of delicious beer on this exciting tour. Experience a different kind of tour in the Saxon capital of Dresden with the landlady Lisl or the master brewer Otto. Learn about Dresden’s connection with beer and listen to stories from your tour guide that will bring you closer to the magical capital of Saxony from a different perspective with his cheerful and funny way. Start your tour in the old town and finish in the “Hofbräu zur Frauenkirche” restaurant with an expert in the art of brewery. Enjoy a beer tasting with 4 delicacies as well as a 2-course meal. Beer tasting with commentary and 2-course meal in the “Hofbräu zur Frauenkirche” restaurant: Herb and pancake soup Gulasch "Szegediner Art" aus Rind, mit Sauerkraut und Kartoffelkloß 4 different beers to sample during the meal: - 0.1 L HOFBRÄU ORIGINAL - 0.1 L HOFBRÄU ...