Auerbach's cellar

Enjoy a guided walking tour through the city of Leipzig. Explore the famous sights of Leipzig's city center in a short amount of time. See the Augustus Square with the opera house, the famous Gewandhaus concert hall and the Nikolai Church, which was at the center of events around German Reunification in 1989. Walk through the modern Specks Hof arcade to the Naschmarkt Square and the Old Exchange. Directly opposite is the Mädler arcade and a bit further you find the historic restaurant Auerbachs Keller. See the Old Town Hall at the market square, one of the most beautiful renaissance buildings in Germany. Continue your tour and visit the tavern Barthels Hof. Enjoy the atmosphere on the most well-known street in Leipzig ‒ the so-called Barfußgässchen ‒ which is characterized by a variety of restaurants and pubs. The last highlight of this tour is the St. Thomas Church, home to the globally renowned St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig.

Meet your guide then set off on your sightseeing tour through Leipzig’s historical Old Town district. Start with a visit to St. Thomas Church, where the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach once worked. Continue the tour to the Zum Arabischen Coffeebaum next, one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe. From here, admire the magnificent bay windows at the popular Barthels Hof. Later, stroll through the bustling market where you can mingle with the locals going about their day. Pass by the magnificent Renaissance Town Hall as well as the historic Auerbachs Keller, the second oldest restaurant in Leipzig. There’s also time to stop at the Naschmarkt before ending the tour with a wander through some of Leipzig’s most charming passages and courtyards.

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Discover the historic and beautiful center of the German city Leipzig, on this informative walking tour. Leipzig's colorful past and lively present can be glimpsed everywhere in the city. Visit the busy market place with the Old Town Hall, St. Thomas‘s Church, St. Nicholas‘s Church and the Mädler Passage with its legendary restaurant, Auerbachs Keller. Each place will help you discover more about the diverse traditions, personalities and history of Leipzig. There have been many famous individuals who have spent time in or called Leipzig home. Renowned composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Mendelssohn, and Schumann, as well as the famous German writer and philosopher Friedrich Schiller have all left their musical and artistic mark on the city of Leipzig. Even today, Leipzig's international reputation as a music-city is closely intertwined with the famous Gewandhaus Orchestra. The great German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe also studied poetry in Leipzig during the late 1760s. The presence of Goethe and all of Leipzig’s artistic geniuses has turned the city into one of Germany's true cultural strongholds. Leipzig was the starting point for the events that led to the Peaceful Revolution of 1989. You can visit the original locations of the uprising such as St Nicholas's Church as well as the once secretive headquarters of the secret police (Stasi).

Discover the old town of Leipzig on your private walking tour. Get a first look at the city's most famous landmarks. At the Thomaskirche you can find out more about the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach. Follow the scent of the oldest coffee house in Europe, “Zum Arabian Kaffee Baum”, and admire the baroque portal at the entrance. Stroll through Barthels Hof, which was once a traditional trade fair yard. Walk through the market square with the Old Town Hall through the Mädler Passage with the characters from Goethe's "Faust". The monument to Johann Wolfgang Goethe stands on the idyllic Naschmarkt. Experience the “Specks Hof” trade fair palace and learn about the events of the Peaceful Revolution in 1989 at the St. Nicholas Church. Your tour guide will also be happy to answer your personal questions. Discover Leipzig with Leipzig's tour guides with heart.

Experience the beauty of Leipzig on a private walking tour with a guide. You will learn about the city while exploring famous places like the St. Thomas Church, Bach Museum, Augustus Square, and many more. Meet your guide and start your tour near the Old Town Hall. Visit iconic sights like Auerbach’s Keller, Mädler Passage, and the Nikolai Church. During the tour, your guide will tell you about the Battle of Leipzig, where Napoleon was defeated. Next, you will continue to Ross Square, Krochhochhaus, and a famous university in the city. Witness the stunning architecture of the buildings while listening to the stories and history. Another point of interest is the New Town Hall. Your expert guide will tell you stories of mass suicides that took place inside the New Town Hall during the final days of the Reich III. Discover all the major highlights of the historic city of Leipzig on an exciting 1.5-hour walking tour. 

Leipzig city tour: discover the cultural diversity and history of the city Join us on an exciting city tour through Leipzig, a city full of history, culture and vibrant flair. Our tour will take you to the most important sights and hidden treasures of this fascinating metropolis. We start in the heart of the city, at Augustusplatz, where the imposing Opera House and Gewandhaus are located. Here you will learn more about Leipzig's musical tradition and the important composers who have shaped this city. From there, we stroll through the magnificent arcades of the Mädlerpassage, past the famous Auerbachs Keller, which achieved world fame through Goethe's "Faust". We continue to St. Thomas Church, the place where Johann Sebastian Bach worked, and to St. Nicholas Church, a central site of the peaceful revolution of 1989. You will have the opportunity to marvel at the impressive architecture of these churches and learn more about their significance in Leipzig's history. Our route takes us through the charming streets of the Old Town, where you can admire the historic market square with the Old Town Hall. Here you can feel the pulse of the city as you stroll through the lively alleyways, where modern boutiques alternate with traditional stores. To round off our tour, we visit the modern and creative district of Plagwitz. This former industrial site has developed into a trendy district in recent years, where artists, designers and start-ups are filling the old factory buildings with new life. Experience Leipzig from a new perspective and be enchanted by the history, architecture and unique charm of this city. Our city tour offers you a comprehensive insight into Leipzig's past and present - an unforgettable experience for anyone who wants to discover the city in all its diversity.