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The "SEG-CITY Dresden" office is located very centrally at the "Goldener Reiter" monument and is easily accessible by public transport. There are plenty of parking spaces in the vicinity for guests arriving by car. Our Segway tours are all owner-managed to ensure high quality tours. We have stops at the different highlights and get off the Segways. We are of course helpful to our guests. The groups are kept small so that we can fully cater to your needs. Enjoy our Segway tour at the beginning of your stay and learn a lot about the vibrant city with its baroque charm.
Price: $90.41
Duration: 2 hours
Discover Leipzig anew : the entertaining historic city tour! Immerse yourself in Leipzig's fascinating history and modern culture - with our unique walking tour! This tour combines classic city history with modern headsets and creative multimedia projections on the go to bring you a whole new experience. ✨ Why you will love this tour : ✅ on the go several times multimedia projections that bring Leipzig's history to life ✅ exciting facts in historical locations ✅ modern headsets so you can look around freely and take photos without missing anything What to expect : * Discover the historical Unpacked of Leipzig city centre * Experience Leipzig's modern sides and impressive squares in a completely new light * Let fascinating projections take you back to the city's past The day version of our popular evening tour : book now - your TIME TRAVEL is waiting!
Price: $17.17
Duration: 1 hours
This city tour on the Segway is unique! We drive with you our "bridge tour" from the city center to the Lindenau harbour in the west of the city. You will learn to recognize Leipzig as a green city, but also learn a lot of interesting facts (while we drive, instead of stopping everywhere) via a headset - for example, about the industrial history of the city. Our tour starts with an intense exercise to make everyone feel safe on the Segway while riding. Our public tours start from 2 people, but the group is not larger than 6 guests (larger individual groups are welcome). The tour duration can be shorter or longer, depending on group size and individual skill.
Price: $90.41
Duration: 2 hours
Discover Leipzig’s Old Town on a 2 hour private walking tour tailored to your interests. Stroll cobblestone streets and hidden courtyards with a local guide, uncovering medieval history, musical legends, and architectural gems. Discovert Market Square, marveling at the 450-year-old Old Town Hall. Visit St. Thomas Church, where Bach composed masterpieces and lies buried. Explore secret arcades like *Specks Hof*, once merchant hubs, now home to charming cafés. Learn how Leipzig grew from a medieval market to a cultural powerhouse, and hear stories of the 1989 peaceful protests at St. Nicholas Church. Customize your experience—spend more time with Bach’s legacy, admire Renaissance buildings, or dive into Cold War history. A relaxed, flexible pace lets you ask questions and soak up the atmosphere. Perfect for history and music lovers, or anyone looking for a deeper connection to the city of Leipzig.
Price: $181.96
Duration: 2 hours
Narrow streets, exotic courtyards, magnificent passages - these are the hidden Unpacked of Leipzig's city centre. Already in the Middle Ages, there were countless merchants' courts around the market square. Leipzig was the scene of colourful goods fairs : Twice a year, travelling traders from all over Europe came to the city. Leipzig’s golden age began with the advent of model fairs around 1900. Medieval farms were no longer in demand – the goods were now presented in exhibition halls. In just a few years, impressive buildings shot out of the ground : the Central Fair Palace, Speck's courtyard or the famous Mädler Passage. Experience Leipzig beyond the famous sights : surprising, charming and authentic. Discover 500 years of trade and change in one of the most beautiful cities in Saxony. • Enjoy a private guided tour, exclusive to your group. • Get tips and recommendations from a local. • Take advantage of hotel pickup in the city centre.
Price: $181.96
Duration: 1 hours
Leipzig is booming! What was once considered the sleaze child of the East has become a vibrant metropolis over the past three decades. A city that is bursting with energy and has a lot to offer its guests. Stroll through the popular barefoot streets with your guide, admire the imposing St. Thomas Church and experience the elegant Mädler Passage. Feel the flair of the old trade fair city at the Barthels Hof, be enchanted by the baroque grandeur of the Old Stock Exchange, or the modern splendour of the New Augustheum. And best of all, you set the pace! A private tour is all about you. No strangers, no crowds, no hustle and bustle. Instead : Time for your questions and the freedom to explore Unpacked off the beaten track. Experience Leipzig during an entertaining guided tour. Finally, enjoy the spectacular view from the city's tallest building - the 143-metre Panorama Tower on Augustusplatz.
Price: $114.32
Duration: 2 hours
In the shadow of the Battle of Nations Monument lies one of Germany's most impressive surface monuments : the Leipziger Südfriedhof. Already at the end of the 19th century a park-like cemetery complex with spectacular tombs was built here. Between ancient trees and lush rhododendrons, there are not only imposing buildings, mausoleums and sculptures, but also the largest columbarium north of the Alps. Many tombs reflect the need for representation of the wealthy citizens of Leipzig, even beyond death. Some testify to fame and honor, some to rise and fall, some to love and passion. Discover this cultural-historical open-air museum during an exclusive guided tour, just for your group. Whether with family, friends or in a team – experience this unique overall work of art from architecture, sculpture and garden art together. Your guide will take you on an entertaining journey through Leipzig history.
Price: $181.96
Duration: 1 hours
Leipzig was once a trade fair metropolis, industrial district, publishing centre – and a model of early-day architecture. This diversity is what makes Leipzig distinctive to this day : here fine villa district, there green suburban idyll, there imposing factory area. The unifying thing : nature! Extensive parks, pristine forests and winding canals form oases of tranquillity in the middle of the city. Follow your guide on a fun tour of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods! Cycle to the Gohliser Schlößchen, through the elegant Waldstraßenviertel and to the modern Elster lofts. Discover the Rose Valley, the Palm Garden and Johanna Park. Experience Leipzig authentically and up close – you will be amazed at how exciting this city is beyond the famous sights! The special thing : This tour belongs exclusively to your group. Whether you are a group of friends, family or team : you set the pace, you bring your own ideas - your guide will design the bike tour according to your wishes.
Price: $123.59
Duration: 3 hours
Leipzig not only delights culturally, but also with its diverse nature : spacious parks, pristine forests, hidden rivers and canals. On this bike tour you will experience one of the most beautiful routes in the region and one of the most popular excursion destinations of Leipzig. Your guide will take you quietly through one of Europe's largest renaturation projects : Leipzig's New Lakeland. Where lignite was mined 35 years ago, today an impressive lake landscape extends – crisscrossed by a dense network of paths, lined with inviting excursion venues. Let yourself be taken on an entertaining excursion into the countryside. Discover the wild floodplain forest, the vast meadows of the Elster and the crystal clear Lake Cospuden. The special thing : This tour belongs entirely to your group – without foreign guests. Whether you are a group of friends, a family or a company outing : you set the pace, bring your own ideas and your guide will arrange the day according to your wishes.
Price: $135.04
Duration: 4 hours
Just take the time and let us show you Dresden from some other points of view. Apart from all the famous sights in the old town of Dresden you will experience "your blue wonder" in the truest sense of the word, discover the oldest areas of Dresden and Loschwitz and Weißer Hirsch, the castles on the Elbe but also the founding period district Äußere Neustadt. Squeeze yourself behind the wheel of a Trabant of your choice and putter around the Saxon capital. Get your very own souvenir Trabant driver's license at the end of your tour!
Price: $116.73
Duration: 2 hours
Meetingpoint: in front of the Old Town Hall or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 2h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will see: • Old Town Hall • Auerbach’s Keller • Mädler Passage • St. Thomas Church • Bach Museum • Nikolai Church • Augustus Square • University • Krochhochhaus, first high-rise • Concert Hall • Ross Square • New Town Hall
Price: $249.67
Duration: 2 hours
Experience Dresden's old town with fun. Discover the most beautiful sights of Dresden in a completely new way and spend a great time with your loved ones in our escape game: gripping story and exciting puzzles.
Price: $57.22
Duration: 1 hours
Here we are at home. This is our home and farm quarters. We know every stone here and show you the Dresden lifestyle.
Price: $160.21
Duration: 1 hours
Discover Leipzig with a scavenger hunt at your own pace! Start whenever you want and take up to 10 people with you. 11 stations await you, e.g. St. Thomas Church, the Old Town Hall or the Mädlerpassage. Numbered flip cards are in the metal box. At every station, you solve a small task. The found number tells you the next card. Each map also has interesting facts, anecdotes, and insider tips about the location, like a real city tour. Completely without an app, completely without a guide. IMPORTANT: Please choose a date far enough in the future so that we have time to send the box. Send the delivery address to [email protected] after Booking Referral. Price incl. shipping. Shipping time: Germany: approx. 2 to 4 working days / Austria and Switzerland: approx. 5 to 7 working days CANCELLATION: Possible as long as the box has not been shipped or upon full return. If not returned, the box will be charged.
Price: $45.66
Duration: 3-4 hours
Please book directly on www.stadtstromer.com, all start times are always up-to-date there and you can "book through" directly, as the availability is up-to-date there in real time. (The start times shown here on TripAdvisor may differ and there is no availability check!) ------------------------------------- Experience Leipzig in a unique way on the Segway! The viewing line leads you from the city center, for example, along the zoo window, with a view of the African savannah with giraffes, antelopes, zebras and more. Then we drive up to the Fockeberg, where there is a fantastic view over the city. We drive long distances with you instead of stopping all the time. There is still information about the city: while driving via a headset. Our public tours start with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6 guests.
Price: $90.41
Duration: 2 hours
Feb. to Dec. │ Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │10: 30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (incl. 1 hour break) │Price including admission │Up to 16 years free ✔ The city tour is the perfect introduction to getting to know Dresden: Frauenkirche also with an inside tour, Semperoper, Zwinger and much more. ✔ after an hour's lunch break, relaxed and curious about the Semperoper and treasury tours ✔ Gemstones, gold and silver: unique art, invaluable in value, in the New Green Vault ✔ incredibly famous and not a brewery: experience the Semper Opera from the inside and enjoy the splendor and beauty The program depends on the rehearsal and schedule of the Semperoper. For the few individual cases in which the date of the Semper Opera tour differs, you will receive information and an alternative / alternative from the organizer. Further information and a list of the relevant dates can be found on the website of the organizer.
Price: $51.50
Duration: 5 hours
Experience the magic of Dresden like never before with our Private Sightseeing Treasure Hunt Tour! Perfect for families, friends, and groups, this unique adventure lets you discover Dresden at your own pace. Equipped with a “Golden Compass” (easy-to-use GPS device) and a treasure-hunting kit, you'll navigate through the historic city center, searching for hidden clues and solving puzzles to find Dresden's secret treasure. Your treasure book offers fascinating facts, cultural stories, and insider tips, making sightseeing more engaging and fun. This analogue adventure requires no smartphones or tablets, ensuring a fully immersive experience. You'll meet your adventure master at the Cathedral of Dresden for a lively introduction and receive your adventure kit. Then, explore the city, take breaks as you wish, and enjoy discovering sights and hidden gems. After 2.5-3 hours, you'll reach the final station where your guide awaits with a personalized treasure chest.
Price: $32.04
Duration: 2 hours
Dresden is full of Baroque architecture highlights within a short walking distance. You will see: Zwinger, Semper Opera, Residenzschloss, Frauenkirche, Hofkirche, Fuerstenzug and more
Price: $316.91
Duration: 2 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: German, English
- Climate: Continental
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Population: Approximately 4.1 million people live in Saxony.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Saxony is during spring and summer for pleasant weather.
- Visa Requirements Citizens of the US, EU, and UK typically do not need a visa for tourism stays up to 90 days. Visa requirements vary for other nationalities, with some eligible for visa-free entry or requiring a Schengen visa.
About Saxony
Saxony is a captivating region in eastern Germany, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Visitors are drawn to its vibrant cities, such as Dresden and Leipzig, which offer a blend of historical architecture, world-class museums, and lively cultural scenes. The region's natural beauty is equally compelling, with the Ore Mountains providing opportunities for hiking and skiing. Saxony's unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty makes it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic German experience.
Saxony Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Germany
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Saxony is during spring and summer for pleasant weather. Visitors should pack layers for cooler mornings and evenings. Cultural etiquette includes respecting historical sites and local customs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and cash is also commonly used.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $200
Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
- Check tour cancellation and refund policies
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Saxon cuisine is hearty and traditional, featuring dishes like Sauerbraten, Eintopf, and Christstollen. Local specialties include Dresden's famous Trabant cake and Leipziger Gose beer. Noteworthy restaurants include those serving traditional German fare in historic settings.
Getting Around
Saxony is easily accessible by air, with major airports in Dresden and Leipzig. Local transportation includes buses, trams, and trains, making it convenient to explore without a car. Renting a car can be beneficial for rural areas but is not necessary for city visits.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Saxony is during spring and summer for pleasant weather. Visitors should pack layers for cooler mornings and evenings. Cultural etiquette includes respecting historical sites and local customs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and cash is also commonly used.
Culture & Customs
Saxon culture is deeply rooted in tradition and history. Significant festivals include the Dresden Music Festival and the Leipzig Book Fair. Social customs emphasize respect for elders and historical sites. Visitors should be mindful of local norms, especially in rural areas.
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