Explore the old town of Leipzig on this private 2-hour walking tour. Discover interesting facts and anecdotes about the history of the trade fair city, and admire the picturesque churches, squares, and trade courtyards.
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
- Starting times 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German
Experience
Highlights
- See the Market Square with the old town hall and the King’s House
- Admire the beautiful buildings in Art Nouveau, Baroque, and Renaissance style
- Discover the opera house and the Gewandhaus concert hall at Augustusplatz
- Visit the interior of one of the churches in the city, such as St. Nicholas Church
- Stroll through the picturesque old fair courtyards
- See the Bach Monument
Full description
Explore the interesting old town of Leipzig on this private walking tour. Learn more about the history of the nearly 1000-year-old trade fair city. Look back at long-lasting traditions that are reflected in the buildings of the city.
All German book publishers had an office in Leipzig – for this reason Leipzig is known as the “City of Books”. Many musicians lived and worked here, such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Mendelsohn Bartholdy, and Robert and Clara Schumann.
The buildings of the historical city center portray this vibrant mix and provide many interesting corners to discover. See old and new buildings from various periods of style directly next to one another.
Discover the most beautiful sights in the city including the Market Square with the old town hall, the New City Hall, and St. Thomas Church with the Bach Monument. Stroll across Augustusplatz, admire the opera house and the Gewandhaus concert hall, and see the Museum Coffe Baum. Visit the former trade fair courtyards that provide character to the city.
Includes
- Walking tour through the old town
- Expert tour guide
- Entrance fees
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Meeting point
In front of Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig, Brühl 50, 04109 Leipzig, Deutschland. From the main station it's just a few meters in the direction of the city center.
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