Leipzig, Germany
Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 26, 2011
4.0
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Guide #2094
HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN IN DRESDEN! I am a fully licensed local guide, also allowed to guide in all museums, gardens, national parks and castles as well as some churches in Dresden and Saxony - Frauenkirche church in particular - and an official member of "Tourismusverband Dresden e. V. " and our German national "Bundesverband der Gästeführer in Deutschland e. V. ". As president of "IG Guides Dresden-Elbland" I share my expertise with six very passionate fellow-guides. I also guide in whole East Germany: Colditz, Bautzen, Gorlitz, Wittenberg, Weimar, Naumburg, and e. g. thematic Luther-Bach-Goethe tours. I graduated from university with diploma in History, Anglistics and Germanistics. However, I am well known as a humorous tourist guide from whose rich knowledge of local events in the present and past and lots of historical anecdotes you will be impressed and never bored! You will learn as much about "History" as about "Herstory" and what "Anglo-Saxon" and "Dollar" has to do with Saxony. Curious? Soon you will get the answer! I would be glad to guide you on compact city tours, day trips, 3-day excursions or even as a tour operator - accompanying your tour completely. Dresden, the splendid residential baroque capital of Saxony, is exactly on the axe Berlin-Prague, heart of Central Europe. You can book me as a guide commenting the way between these two cities. Nazi History, Communist Epoch, Peaceful Revolution - thrilling information on the way. Please read my DRESDEN BLOG (www.toursbylocals.com/blog, then choose "THE DRESDEN MIRACLE") to get the flavour of my great city! - University diploma in History, Anglistics, Germanistics - Special guide licenses in most museums, palaces, churches, gardens and national parks. - "Be a Better Guide" training - President of IG Guides Dresden-Elbeland - Member of Germany's national tourist guide association "Bundesverband der Gästeführer in Deutschland e.V." and "Tourismusverband Dresden e.V." I am not licensed to drive paying customers, but I can hire a licensed driver if requested by the customer. prices on demand.
Leipzig
Dresden
Goerlitz

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We did a day trip from Berlin to Dresden. Silvia made sure the train ride was accurate and met us on the platform as we exited. Dresden is a beautiful city and has beautiful art and treasure that somehow survived the war. We are so happy we did this day Trip and highly recommend Silvia.
Replied from the guide, Silvia T.
July 2026It was such a great pleasure to guide you with your beautiful "art-hunger"! I am sure that you left my beautiful DRESDEN well-nurtured... I'd really love to meet you again to guide you in LEIPZIG, this vibrant city full of music - and GORLITZ with 4000 monuments - a real open-air museum! It is ROTHENBURG of East Germany!
Replied from the guide, Silvia T.
June 2026Dear Homer, It was a mere pleasure with you to discover my beautiful GOERLITZ - one of the most stunning historic cities of Germany - the "Rothenburg of East Germany"! Thank you! Silvia Troester
Silvia was a wonderful tour guide who gave our group great perspective on Dresden throughout it's history. We had 3 Americans and 2 Germans on this tour and the discussions about life before and after the wall fell in 1989 were fascinating. We enjoyed hearing Silvia's perspective. Silvia was extremely knowledgable about Dresden's history and where it's Christmas markets...
Replied from the guide, Silvia T.
January 2026Thank you, Barbara! I wish you all the best for 2026 - stay healthy and curious to life! Silvia Troester
Silvia was very thorough and professional. I appreciated all the work she put into the tour prior to my arrival. I was so amazed at the contacts she made on my behalf. Seeing documents of my ancestors in books that were over 100 years old was surreal and fascinating. I cannot recommend Silvia enough. I had an amazing time with her.
Replied from the guide, Silvia T.
December 2025Thank you so much, Sherri! I felt as if it were my own ancestors... Let's go on with our research " Back to the Roots" - and next meeting in beautiful DRESDEN AND GORLITZ! Love Silvia Troester