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Tours in Berlin

Tour Code:

4-DSD

Tour Price:

$96 (USD)

Tour Duration:

10 hours

 
 

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The Tour (Tour Code: 4-DSD)

Dresden is also widely known for the devastating and controversial Allied bombing campaign. US and Royal Air Force bombers dropped 3,900 tons of high-explosive and incendiary bombs over 3 days in February 1945, destroying 13 square miles of the city. It caused a firestorm of such intensity many of the estimated 40,000 civilian casualties died of asphyxiation. American Kurt Vonnegut, who was a POW in Dresden during the firebombing, later memorialised the event in his novel Slaughterhouse-Five.

Tour duration: 10 hours

Tour price: $96 USD (per person)


Itinerary

We'll explore the immaculately restored Old Town including the famous Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche), the Semper Opera House, the 'Balcony of Europe' - once Dresden's defensive rampart on the River Elbe, and the Zwinger medieval fortress - home to the Old Masters Collection featuring works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens and more. Hear stories of Dresden at the time of August the Strong (who allegedly sired 300 children), on to horrific wartime experiences, the Communist era and also discover the vibrant city of today - enjoy free time to visit the world class museums, relax on the waterfront, or stroll through the flea market


Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, German.


Departure Times

Wednesdays and Sundays at 9:00 am

Wednesdays and Sundays at 9:00 am

Wednesdays and Sundays at 9:00 am

Wednesdays and Sundays at 9:00 am

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