Walk in the footprints of the famous author and poet, Erich Kaestner. Discover places of interest related to his early years and childhood as you stroll through the pretty lanes and hidden courtyards of Dresden's artist quarter on a 2-hour group tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- French, German, English, Italian
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Learn about the life of Erich Kaestner
- See places of interest relating to his childhood
- Visit the most beautiful dairy shop in the world
Full description
Start at the Goldener Reiter Horse Monument at the Neustaedter Markt. Discover the city's Baroque and Roaring Artists' Neustadt areas as you learn about the life of Erich Kaestner, born in 1899 in Dresden. See the church where he was baptized, the house he was born in, and the secret corners and sites where he spent his childhood.
Experience the vivid district of Albertplatz as you stroll through its lovely lanes and hidden courtyards. Learn about corresponding Kaestner quotations and poems as you walk. Visit Pfunds Molkerei, the most beautiful dairy shop in the world. You may end the tour with a visit to the Erich Kaestner Museum to deepen your understanding of his life.
Includes
- Tour guide
- Public transportation €2-5 per person (may be useful during wet or cold weather)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Monument to the Goldener Reiter on Neustaedter Markt, Hauptstraße 2, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
