What You Will Do
Experience Leipzig through the eyes of a local and learn about its history as a centre of music, trade, publishing and culture. Understand how Leipzig rose as a city and why it is attracting so many people today. Your guide will also share a number of insights in regards to where to eat and what else to do while staying in the city.
By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)
20 minutes
The New town hall and its history dating back to an old castle where the history of Leipzig started and Luther had his famous dispute.
2
St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)
20 minutes
Hear the story of this church's part in the peaceful revolution of 1989.
3
Barthels Hof
20 minutes
An old trade house and its link to a Leipzig real estate tycoon that misled the banks and was eventually found in Florida after disappearing.
4
Haus Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum
20 minutes
Learn who gathered at this very old coffee house
5
Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig, Altes Rathaus
20 minutes
You will see the splendor of this old Renaissance building and learn why its facade seems crooked.
6
Madle- Passage
20 minutes
Learn about the history of this old trade house and it's link to the creation of Goethe's Faust.
7
St. Thomas Church
10 minutes
Learn about famous composers who resided in Leipzig and how they got to fame much later.
8
Universitat Leipzig
20 minutes
Why was Paulinerkirche which was part of the complex dynamited?
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