Walking Tour Around Leipzig's Historic City Center Shared Public Tour in German
ID: GYG13127-O-730913
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Take a sightseeing tour through the historic city center of Leipzig! Visit famous places like Old Town Hall, St. Thomas's Church and Auerbachs Keller and learn about the city's illustrious inhabitants.
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).
Highlights
- Discover the historic city centre of Leipzig with all its famous and well-known sights
- Our experienced guides introduce you to Leipzig in an informative and exciting way
- Experience Leipzig's deep musical and cultural history and its many Art Nouveau and Renaissance buildings
- Tour is available in a variety of different languages
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is important for visitors to let us know in which language you would like us to do the tour. The meeting point can also be arranged individually. Just contact us after booking your group tour via mail: post@leipzigdetails.de
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at the Old Town Hall, Markt 1, directly under the tower (entrance to the city history museum)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
