St. Nicholas Church, Leipzig

Go on the night watchman tour, which is led by the night watchman Bremme®, one of the most popular tours of the old town of Leipzig. This historical figure is now a permanent feature of Leipzig’s nocturnal cityscape. In the late hours, follow the night watchman light his lantern and lead you on a path through secluded places and dark alleys, past the most beautiful sights in Leipzig. Listen as your guide – in historical costume – shares exciting and curious stories from Leipzig’s past. Hear interesting stories about famous celebrities including Goethe, Schiller, and the infamous Mayor Romanus. During the tour, take a look at the Nikolaikirchhof, the Alte Nikolaischule, the old town hall, and the market with the old stock exchange.

On this exciting walking tour, discover facts about Leipzig with live German commentary. Learn why the Central Train Station was made up of two halves, hear the interesting story about the fountains, discover how Greenlanders end up in Leipzig, and find out what is interesting about Shakespeare’s stockings. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to discover the city in an entertaining way. During the tour, see the Opera House, the Gewandhaus concert hall, the university, the Mädler Passage, the Old Town Hall, and St. Thomas Church. Along the way, your tour guide will recount anecdotes and legends from the city’s history.

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.

Experience the highlights in Leipzig's Old Town during this unique walking and bus tour. Foll your guide to see sights like Gohlis castle, the former Reich Court, the Old Market, and the Battle of Nations Monument. Meet your guide in the heart of the city at the new Katharinum (Tourist Information). Begin your walking adventure with a stroll through downtown. Go past the famous Nikolai Church, and the Specks Hof Passage mall. Breath in the aroma of fresh food from the small Snack Market. Admire the colors in Old Rathaus market and the elegant Mädler Passage mall. Stroll by the traditional Auerachs Cellar and Barthels Hof restaurants. Marvel at the mix of Gothic and Romanesque architecture at the St. Thomas Church. Hop aboard an airconditioned and spacious bus to see the sights outside the city ring. Head to the Gohlis quarter to see the 18th-century Gohlis castle. Pass by the Schiller House, a modest farm house in which Friedrich Schiller lived in 1785 for several months and worked on "Ode to Joy." Make your way to the Waldstraßen Quarter and past the Red Bull Arena Arrive in the constantly-changing Plagwitz city section, with canals, galleries and lofts. Take in the greenery and villas as you ride thorugh the music district. Cruise by the Federal Administrative Court which is in the building of the former Reich Court. Pass through the lively southern suburb past the popular Panometer to one of the well-known sites in Leipzig, the Battle of Nations Monument. On the way back see the Old Market, the German Square and the Bavarian Train Station. End your tour in Augustusplatz, where our tour ends where you can see the New Concert Hall, the University and the Opera house.

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.

1. Breakfast Delight Your adventure begins at a charming venue in Leipzig, where you'll be treated to a delightful breakfast. Kick off your breakfast with freshly baked rolls and croissants, served with butter, followed by creamy Greek yogurt with fruits and honey, and light scrambled eggs. Indulge in a selection of exquisite delicacies, including Milanese salami, Italian cooked ham, and raw ham, alongside a cheese platter of soft cheese and spicy Gouda. Add sweetness with homemade jam and complete the experience with aromatic, freshly brewed coffee, ensuring a perfectly harmonized start to your day. 2. Briefing and Team Formation After savoring your breakfast, it's time to prepare for your adventure. You'll receive a briefing on the mission to catch the notorious master thief, Hektor, who has been spotted in Leipzig. 3. Explore Leipzig's Landmarks With iPad in hand, you'll embark on a 90-minute adventure through Leipzig's historic centrum. Along the way, you'll visit some of the city's most famous landmarks, each with its own set of riddles and challenges. 4. Solve Intricate Puzzles At each landmark, you'll face a series of intricate puzzles and brain-teasers. These puzzles are not only fun but also tied to the storyline of catching Hektor. Put your problem-solving skills to the test as you work together with your team to decipher clues and unlock the next stage of your journey. 5. Professional Videosequences Immerse yourself in the adventure with professional video sequences that add depth to the storyline. These sequences provide context to your mission and make the experience truly immersive. 6. Unravel the Mystery As you progress through the game, you'll get closer to unraveling the mystery surrounding Hektor's whereabouts. The excitement builds with each solved puzzle and every clue you uncover. 7. Team Bonding and Fun This experience is perfect for team bonding, school events, or private groups. It encourages collaboration, communication, and problem-solving, making it an ideal activity for groups of all sizes and ages. 8. Barrier-Free Access We believe in making this adventure accessible to everyone, so the activity is designed with barrier-free access for all participants. 9. Catch Hektor Your ultimate goal is to catch Hektor before he carries out his next heist in Leipzig. Will your team have what it takes to apprehend the elusive master thief and save the day? 10. Return Home with Memories After 90 minutes of exhilarating riddles and adventure, you'll return to the starting point, having explored Leipzig in a unique and exciting way. You'll leave with unforgettable memories and the satisfaction of a successful mission. Book Now Don't miss out on this extraordinary adventure combo that combines a delicious breakfast with a thrilling escape game. Book your "Mystery Breakfast & Catch Cobra Escape in Leipzig" experience now for an unforgettable day of fun, exploration, and mystery-solving!

Welcome to a fresh take on city exploration: Leipzig City Tour 2.0! If you think you know city tours, prepare for a delightful surprise. We've reimagined the classic walk, leaving behind monotonous monologues. Instead, we offer you a dynamic, 1.5-hour engaging adventure where you'll actively discover Leipzig's heart and history in a genuinely entertaining and incredibly insightful way. How do we make this happen? First, you'll each receive a high-quality headset. This means you can look around, take photos, and still catch every word of your expert local guide's captivating commentary and fascinating stories – no boring list of dates, but real facts that come alive! You'll even hear powerful original audio, like a recording from the 1989 Peaceful Revolution, for a truly moving connection to the past. Second, and this is where the real magic unfolds: at carefully selected spots, often within historic Leipzig passages, we use a mobile, high-power projector. This ensures our stunning, large-scale multimedia visuals and animations are perfectly visible on the walls, creating a unique atmosphere that works beautifully, even if it rains! You'll see pivotal moments and historical figures brought to life right before your eyes – far more impactful than any traditional method! You'll explore Leipzig's famous sites like the St. Nicholas Church, Augustusplatz, and hidden courtyards, understanding their significance in a completely new, dynamic way. We make history accessible and exciting, showing you how Leipzig became the vibrant city it is today. This tour is perfect if you're looking for an experience that’s more than just sightseeing – it’s about connecting with the past in a way that’s both deeply informative and incredibly entertaining. You'll leave with memorable impressions, not just a list of dates. Book your City Tour 2.0 today and see Leipzig in a smart and spectacular new light!

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).

Experience Leipzig's evening tour 2.0 – the modern alternative to the classic night watchman. No lanterns, no costumes, no clichés – just a fresh look at Leipzig's history, told with clarity, vivid imagery, and technical finesse. This evening tour 2.0 is the evening version of our popular city tour 2.0 – modern, entertaining, and full of surprising impressions. You will walk through Leipzig's city center, led by an experienced guide who brings history to life in an understandable way – without resorting to columns of figures or dry lectures. Thanks to modern headsets, you can move around freely, look around, take photos or even take a few steps back – you won't miss a thing, because the guide will accompany you acoustically throughout the tour. This ensures greater freedom and a relaxed experience, especially for larger groups. The targeted use of short multimedia projections along the way is particularly impressive and innovative. Large-format content is displayed on selected surfaces – for example, you can see original footage from the time of the Monday demonstrations while listening to historical audio recordings through your headset. These moments create a real closeness to the topics and make history tangible in the middle of the city. No cinema, no show – just clever, precise accents that reinforce what is being said in a special way. The walking tour takes you to Augustusplatz with the opera house and Gewandhaus, to St. Nicholas Church, to some of Leipzig's typical arcades, and to the market square, among other places. It becomes clear how much Leipzig has been shaped by change, freedom, and new beginnings – from the trade fair era to civic engagement to the upheavals of reunification. The tour is deliberately structured to allow you to experience Leipzig in compact, content-rich stages that together paint a vivid picture of this city. This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to experience something special in the evening – whether as the perfect end to a day in Leipzig or as a conscious decision for a modern city tour as a fresh alternative to the classic night watchman. The starting point is in the Stadtstromer shop in the "Höfe am Brühl" center. Access is from outside, between the two parts of the center, not through the mall. Please be there 10 minutes before the start. The night watchman is a thing of the past – here comes the evening tour 2.0!

Take a tour of Leipzig and get to know the city through its food. Delight in a pinch of culture, smell the scent of fresh coffee, and be charmed by the tunes of talented street musicians while seeing the city's sights.  Stops on this tour include visits to Thomas and Nikolai churches, the market square, and detours through Leipzig's numerous arcades and interior oases. While in the arcades experience Leipzig's 500-year-old trade history that's accumulated a diverse array of influences on the city's food. During the tour try local foods at five to six different tasting stations.