This tour is designed for those who truly wish to discover Dresden, its history, and its culture. Rest assured, you won’t be attending a university lecture or an art history symposium. Drawing on various sources and an empirical approach, I have gathered information and facts for this tour that reflect the two principles formulated during the Classical era: to instruct and to delight. Naturally, during the tour, I will rarely reveal even half of what I could tell you about the city and its attractions. As a rule, if I notice that my guests are more interested in the daily lives of Germans in general—and Dresdeners in particular—I won't bore them with the intricacies of the late Baroque period or the transition to Classicism; instead, I tailor my narrative to their interests. Of course, I also provide essential information for those with less of a passion for history and art. After all, it is still a guided tour. I look forward to welcoming you to Dresden!