The Elbe cruises out of Dresden: sightseeing loops past the baroque skyline, paddle steamers to Pillnitz Castle and the long runs toward Meissen’s porcelain town. The fleet includes the world’s oldest paddle steamers still working a river.
Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat cruise along the Elbe River in Dresden, passing historic landmarks and bridges with optional food, drinks, and expert commentary.
Most Popular★ 4.3“The ship was very well appointed - modern and clean. the service on board was superb. The content of the tour was superb. It wasn't however very easy to find the departure point. This was mainly due to the extensive works involved in the restoration…”
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5,323 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $31by WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN GmbH
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Discover Dresden’s scenic Elbe River with a 3-hour round-trip cruise to Pillnitz Castle. Enjoy stunning views, historical sights, and authentic charm.
★ 4.5“The scenery was beautiful and the staff on board incredibly helpful but it would've been great to have access to the Audio guide QR code prior to the cruise in order to download the English guide ahead of time seeing as there wasn't WiFi available…”
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2,411 reviews3 hoursFrom $37by WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN GmbH
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Experience a relaxing paddle steamer cruise from Dresden to Meissen along the Elbe River, visiting historic sites, porcelain factories, and scenic vineyards.
★ 4.4“The Paddle Steamer cruise down the Elbe River is very relaxing. There is a lot of beautiful scenery to be viewed along the river bank. The comentory is informative as you pass specific spots on route. The township of Meissen with its narrow streets, cobbled…”
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765 reviews2.5 - 8.5 hoursFrom $24by WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN GmbH
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Discover Dresden's stunning Elbe scenery and historic castles on this paddle steamer cruise, offering unique views and authentic experiences for travelers.
★ 4.6591 reviews270 - 570 minutesFrom $36by WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN GmbH
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Experience Dresden’s illuminated skyline from the Elbe river on a 3-hour evening cruise with a 3-course dinner, perfect for romantic evenings and scenic city views.
★ 4.1“Wie gebucht,Alles ok”
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369 reviews3 hoursFrom $62by WEIßE FLOTTE SACHSEN GmbH
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Discover Dresden's scenic Elbe River on a steam paddle boat, enjoy regional wines, and explore Saxony’s small but charming wine region in this 10-hour tour.
★ 4.9“It was a wonderful trip. Very personalized and interesting guided tour. Everything was perfect. The bus ride back was a bit wild. But we were lovingly accompanied until the end.”
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167 reviewsby Elbtal Tours
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Discover the stunning landscapes of Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland on this small-group day tour from Dresden, featuring Bastei Bridge, boat rides, and authentic Czech lunch.
★ 5.0“Make sure you’re up for a couple of challenging hikes and dress correctly—good, nonslip shoes, rain gear if that’s in the forecast (I can’t imagine doing the hikes we did, if it had been raining—it was already slippery in dry weather), wear layers if it…”
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47 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $154.99by Saxon Tours
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Discover the stunning rock formations of Bastei, enjoy a Czech meal, and take a canyon boat ride on this 8-hour small-group tour from Dresden.
★ 5.0“Excelent tour with a very kind and friendly guy. Daniel was perfect. I totally recommend this tour and particularly him!”
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8 reviews8 hoursFrom $150by Saxon Tours
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Experience Dresden from a unique perspective paddling in a rubber dinghy along the Elbe, with scenic stops, stunning views, and relaxed adventure for groups.
★ 5.0“Es hat alles super geklappt und wir hatten unseren Spaß”
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3 reviewsby FreizeitSpass Dresden
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Experience Saxony’s beauty from a rubber dinghy, paddling along the Elbe from Heidenau to Dresden, with scenic views, castles, vineyards, and beer stops.
★ 5.0“die Tour mit vielen Biergärten als mögliche Stopps war schön und die Orga und die Abwicklung war vorbildlich. das machen wir gerne noch einmal.😀👍🏼🌟”
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2 reviewsby FreizeitSpass Dresden
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