Explore Leipzig: Music, History & Historic Landmarks

12 Goldschmidtstraße, Leipzig Leipzig, 04103

Experience the many sides of Leipzig in one engaging walk through the historic centre. Discover the city’s musical legacy at landmarks associated with Johann…

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Duration 3 hours

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Languages

English, German, Italian, Russian, French, Spanish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Experience the many sides of Leipzig in one engaging walk through the historic centre. Discover the city’s musical legacy at landmarks associated with Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn, explore atmospheric market squares and elegant arcades, and learn how St. Nicholas Church became a symbol of peaceful political change.

Itinerary

Visit the museum in this house which was opened in the honor of Felix Mendelssohn, the great musician, on his 150th death anniversary.

Visit the concert hall of Leipzig and dwell into the melodies of its acoustics.

You will see the city’s largest square which is also a central hub for the tram service.

Here you will see the 43m high clock tower with symbol of the Augustus square on its roof.

You will see the Romanesque style church which was later transformed into the Gothic hall church.

Walk by one of the oldest Universities of the world and the second oldest university in Germany.

You will see the old stock exchange also known as Alte Handelsbörse that dates back to the 17th century, built in the 17th century, that used to serve as a gathering place for merchants.

You will visit a museum that depicts the history and culture of Leipzig. It houses artwork, crafts, documents & other artifacts related to the city’s history.

Walk by a historical market square where you can see the old town hall along with old buildings.

You will visit the St. Thomas church, also known as Thomaskirche, a Lutheran church dating back to the 12th Century.

You will visit the Bach museum where you get to see its interactive musical displays and original manuscripts.

You will see the new town hall along with the main tower that is the tallest city hall tower in Germany.

Get to see one of the oldest Botanical Gardens in the world.

see the monument that commemorates Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig, which was a crucial step towards the end of hostilities in the war of the sixth coalition.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Private guided tour

Not included

  • Gratuities and refreshments

Important information

Meeting point

12 Goldschmidtstraße, Leipzig Leipzig, 04103

Don’t forget

Not suitable for pets Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Wheelchair accessible Not wheelchair accessible Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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