Top 15 Dresden Day Trips from Prague

1.Dresden City Tour & Bastei Bridge from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 9 to 10 hours · from $211.72Our pick

Prague to Germany in one long day, with Saxon Switzerland Bastei Bridge views, a German lunch, Dresden highlights, and Advent markets.

“This was a perfect experience for someone who wants to see a little nature and a little city. Dresden is a remarkable city...almost completely destroyed in the war and now rebuilt with all the old world charm. It has wide streets and much less crowded than Prague. There was time to explore/shop after a quick guided tour. However, we selected this excursion because we wanted to see the Bastei Gate but could not physically walk steep hills. There is a path to follow that is mostly even to get to the gate. The path to the viewing point looking back on the gate/bridge is a little steeper with a dirt…”

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2.Dresden Christmas Market & Bastei Saxon Switzerland Tour from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 10 hours · from $229.78

Prague to Dresden Striezelmarkt and Saxon Switzerland Bastei Bridge. Small group, pickup, snacks, included lunch, guided walking tours.

“Everything about this tour was great! Our guide Robert was fantastic. Very personable and knowledgeable. He made a long day very enjoyable. Gave us plenty of time at the Christmas markets to see everything and also at the national park. Great day with a great guide.”

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3.Full day Tour to Dresden with Zwinger visit from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 88 reviews · 9 hours · from $121Best value

Full-day Dresden from Prague: Zwinger porcelain, rebuilt Frauenkirche, and free time to explore. 9 hours, skip lines, $121.

“Weather was bad but did not deter Sophia from giving us a wonderful tour! Sophia is the sweetest and most knowledgeable guide!”

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4.Private Tour: The Best Of Saxon Switzerland From Prague: Bastei Bridge & Dresden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 10 hours · from $659.04

Private Prague day trip to Bastei Bridge and Dresden, with pickup, private guide, lunch, and Elbe canyon viewpoints.

“We had such a wonderful day. Our guide/driver Michal was so good. We had an amazing hiking experience with breath taking views at first, and then Dresden, what a beautiful city. Lunch after hiking was very delicious and desert in Dresden was outstanding.”

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5.Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Prague to Dresden Christmas markets, private old town walk, and tastings, small-group day trip with flexible time.

“Hana was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about Dresden history. We had a small group, so Hana was very accommodating to everyone's needs. If you enjoy Christmas markets, Dresden is a must see! I would highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Dresden Xmas Market & Saxon Switzerland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 9 hours · from $229

Small-group Dresden Xmas Market and Saxon Switzerland from Prague, with Striezelmarkt time, Bastei views, guided city walks, lunch, and Glühwein.

“Robert was very accommodating and friendly. He made sure we were taken care of.”

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7.Bastei and Dresden Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 10 hours · from $229

Prague to Bastei Bridge and Dresden in one day. Guided Saxon Switzerland views, Raphael art at the Zwinger, plus included lunch.

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8.Private Dresden & Bastei Bridge Day Trip to Germany from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 9 hours · from $134.86

Private Dresden and Bastei Bridge day trip from Prague with Saxon Switzerland views, guided Old Town highlights, and Prague pickup.

“We had a fantastic trip to Bastei Bridge and Dresden with my husband. Filip was an excellent host and guide - knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history of the places we visited. The day moved at a relaxed and enjoyable pace, and we truly appreciated his company. Filip is also a safe and confident driver, which made the experience even more comfortable. We especially enjoyed our conversations about Canada and sports (including hockey!), which added a personal and friendly touch to the tour. We highly recommend booking this tour with Filip - you won’t be disappointed!”

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9.Unforgettable Private tour to Dresden and Saxon Switzerland from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 11 hours · from $300.4

Private day trip from Prague to Saxon Switzerland’s Bastei Bridge and Dresden Zwinger, with hotel pickup, art time, and nature views.

“Saxon Switzerland is a beautiful natural area and the Bastai Bridge area is unique. Our guide, Natalia was wonderful providing detailed historic and cultural narrative during the drive to and from and making it very easy to see the things we identified as must sees. She customized the tour to our specific requests.”

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10.Private Dresden day trip from Prague by Mercedes van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours · from $303.81

Private Dresden day trip from Prague by Mercedes van. See baroque icons with guide Michal, mostly exteriors, plus an optional Christmas market.

“Michal was absolutely wonderful! We couldn’t ask for a better guide through Dresden. He was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we saw and answered all our questions. We had the most perfect day.”

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11.Private trip from Prague to Dresden, Moritzburg & Meissen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $269

Private 10-hour trip from Prague to Dresden, Moritzburg, and Meissen with an English-speaking driver, comfort, and self-guided time.

“Pavel did a wonderful job escorting us. He was prompt, friendly and informative! The places he recommended for us to visit and his dining recommendations were fantastic! We highly recommend!”

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13.Meissen and Dresden Christmas Market Full Day Private Tour from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $495.28

Private Prague day trip to Meissen and Dresden Christmas markets, with guided castle and cathedral sights plus Striezelmarkt time.

“What a fantastic experience! I could not have put my money to any better use than booking this day trip from Prague. My mother and I visited 9 cities during a 3 week Christmas market trip, and our market tours with Eva provided the best Read more”

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14.Private Tour to Dresden from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $356.74

Private Prague to Dresden day trip with hotel pickup, a guide, air-conditioned ride, and major sights like the Zwinger and Frauenkirche.

“What a beautiful city Dresden is! Most of the city center was destroyed during WWII but it was immaculately rebuilt. All the attractions are within walking distance. The art gallery is the best feature with its Raphael’s The Sistine Madonna and other original masterpieces. Jack, or driver, and Marina, our guide, were amazing. Jack with his warm big smile and Marina with her vast knowledge of politics, history, and religion.”

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15.Private Tour from Prague to Dresden Moritzburg and Meissen

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1 reviews · from $239.46

Private Prague to Dresden, Moritzburg and Meissen day trip with door-to-door transfer, bottled water, and free admissions at two stops.

“I had a great time visiting Dresden! Locations were beautiful and our driver Filip was pleasant and punctual. Car was clean and comfortable. This experience would have been a 5 if there was bottled water or chargers available. This would be my suggestion. Overall good experience and I would definitely recommend the tour.”

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