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By BlackBuck Travels
Price is AU$653 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the rich history, musical heritage, and architectural beauty of Leipzig as you stroll through its charming historic centre. This engaging tour allows you to admire iconic landmarks such as the New Town Hall, St. Thomas Church, St. Nicholas Church, and Leipzig University while uncovering fascinating stories about Johann Sebastian Bach, Martin Luther, Goethe, and the city’s pivotal role in European history. Wander through elegant passages, lively market squares, and centuries-old streets as your guide brings Leipzig’s cultural legacy to life. Perfect for history lovers, music enthusiasts, and curious travellers alike, this tour offers an unforgettable introduction to one of Germany’s most vibrant and historically significant cities.

Activity location

  • New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)
    • Martin-Luther-Ring 4,
    • 04109, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Neues Bach-Denkmal
    • Thomaskirchhof
    • 04105, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

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Discover Leipzig Through Bach, Luther & the City’s Landmarks

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
AU$652.86 x 1 AdultAU$652.86
Total
Price is AU$652.86

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private guided tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge and refreshments

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)

  • 10m
Begin your tour at the Leipzig New Town Hall, one of the city’s most impressive architectural landmarks and the seat of Leipzig’s municipal administration since 1905. Built in a grand Historicist style, the building features ornate façades, elegant courtyards, and Germany’s tallest city hall tower rising to nearly 115 metres. Constructed on the site of the former Pleissenburg fortress, the Town Hall reflects Leipzig’s transformation into a major European trade and cultural centre during the late 19th century.

Mädler-Passage

  • 10m
Continue towards the charming Mädler Passage, one of Leipzig’s most elegant shopping arcades. Dating back to the early 20th century, this beautifully restored passage is renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, glass roofing, and historic atmosphere. Here, visitors can also admire the famous Auerbachs Keller entrance, one of Germany’s oldest wine taverns, immortalised in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Faust.

Market Square

  • 10m
Proceed to the vibrant Market Square Leipzig, the historic heart of the city. Surrounded by colourful merchant houses and traditional Saxon architecture, the square has served for centuries as Leipzig’s centre of trade and public life. During festivals and seasonal markets, the area comes alive with local culture and regional traditions.

St. Thomas Church

  • 10m
Your next stop is the magnificent St. Thomas Church, one of the most important Lutheran churches in Germany. Closely associated with the celebrated composer Johann Sebastian Bach, who served here as cantor for nearly three decades, the church remains a major destination for music lovers worldwide. Bach’s remains are buried inside the church, while renowned figures such as Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Richard Wagner also share strong historical connections to this sacred site. Martin Luther preached here in 1539 during the Reformation.

Neues Bach-Denkmal

  • 10m
Just outside the church, you will see the Bach Memorial, a striking bronze statue dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach. Created by sculptor Carl Seffner and unveiled in 1908, the monument commemorates Leipzig’s enduring connection to one of the greatest composers in musical history. The memorial remains one of the city’s most photographed cultural landmarks.

Naschmarkt

  • 10m
Continue through the historic city centre to the Naschmarkt Leipzig, a picturesque square featuring the famous statue of Goethe and a lively café atmosphere. Nearby stands the Old Stock Exchange, the oldest Baroque building in Leipzig, reflecting the city’s long-standing importance as an international trading hub.

St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)

  • 10m
You will then arrive at the remarkable St. Nicholas Church, one of Leipzig’s oldest and most historically significant churches. Originally constructed in Romanesque style in 1165, the church later evolved into a Gothic hall church with elegant Baroque additions. Beyond its architectural beauty, St. Nicholas Church played a crucial role in modern German history as the focal point of the peaceful demonstrations that contributed to the fall of the East German regime in 1989.

Nikolaikirchhof

  • 10m
Nearby, admire the Nikolaikirchhof and the iconic Peace Column, which commemorates the peaceful revolution movement. The surrounding streets showcase Leipzig’s blend of medieval heritage, classical façades, and modern urban culture.

Leipzig University

  • 10m
Conclude your tour at Leipzig University, one of the oldest universities in the world and the second-oldest university in Germany, founded in 1409. Over the centuries, the university has educated many distinguished scholars, writers, and philosophers. Its modern campus architecture stands alongside historic academic traditions, symbolising Leipzig’s enduring reputation as a city of knowledge, culture, and innovation.

Location

Activity location

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    New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)
    • Martin-Luther-Ring 4,
    • 04109, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Neues Bach-Denkmal
    • Thomaskirchhof
    • 04105, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

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