Enjoy a cruise through the beautiful city center of Dresden on an historical paddle steamer. Starting from the Old Town, go upstream before changing course for Dresden-Pieschen. On the way back, catch the world famous Canaletto view.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: German, English
Audio guide included: German, English

Highlights

Enjoy the view made famous in the painting “Dresden from the right bank of the Elbe below the Augustus Bridge”
See the Dresden Frauenkirche, the Semperoper and the International Congress Center
Catch a sneak peek of the Pieschener Harbor

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Experience a 1-hour steamer cruise through Dresden. Board your authentic paddle steamer a few blocks away from the Frauenkirche. Soak up the sun and relax as you enjoy a scenic view of the historical old town of Dresden. After traveling upriver, change course towards Dresden-Übigau. Catch sight of the world-renowned Canaletto View, the view made famous by painter Bernardo Bellotto. Float down the river and admire the Semper Opera House, the Catholic chapel of the palace built by Italian master builder Gaetano Chivari, the Bruehl Terrace, and the Dresdner Frauenkirche. Marvel at the stark beauty of Dresden’s magnificent skyline.

Includes

1-hour cruise on a coal-fired paddle steamer
Live commentary in German

Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Board the boat at Terrassenufer, Dresden (Terrassenufer is underneath Brühlschen Terrasse, 01067 Dresden).

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Important information

What to bring

Student card
Disability card

Not allowed

Smoking

Know before you go

This tour is only available to a limited extent for people with limited mobility, bicycles, or strollers. Please contact the local operator before the start of your journey
Student or disability ID card must be presented on the day if applicable to your booking
In case of extremely high or low water levels, the timetable may change or certain trips may be canceled

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 31 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.3/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
5/5

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The "1-hour paddle steamer trip with a view of the Canaletto" is like a city trip, only by boat. Very informative and airy. The trip depends on the water level of the Elbe, because it goes 1x downstream and then upstream. The tour guide was easy to understand at all times. You are not struck down with the year and the story is always told with reference. Sitting at the bow has more advantages in my opinion, but there are drinks in the back. We had a great time and haven't regretted it.

August 31, 2020

Die Bandansagen harmonieten nicht mit den Beschreibungen, das Schiff war zu voll, den Canaletto-Blatt hat man nur, wenn man vorn sitzt.

May 8, 2022

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Dresden: 1-Hour Paddle Steamer Cruise with Canaletto-View

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