Explore Leipzig: Music, History & Historic Landmarks

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: BlackBuck Travels

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private guided tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities and refreshments

Itinerary

Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig

Passing by

Begin near the Mendelssohn House, the final residence of composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Learn about his influential musical career, his work as conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and his important contribution to the city’s cultural life.
Gewandhaus

Passing by

Continue to the Gewandhaus, one of Leipzig’s most important musical institutions and home to the internationally renowned Gewandhaus Orchestra. Hear about the orchestra’s long history and the celebrated composers and conductors connected with this prestigious concert hall.
Augustusplatz

20 min

Explore Augustusplatz, one of Germany’s largest city squares and a striking showcase of Leipzig’s architectural development. See prominent landmarks including the Gewandhaus, Leipzig Opera House, the City-Hochhaus tower and the modern university complex.
Stop 4

20 min

Admire Leipzig University, founded in 1409 and one of Germany’s oldest universities. See the distinctive Paulinum, whose contemporary design recalls the university church that once occupied the site, and learn about the scholars, musicians and influential figures associated with the institution.
St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)

20 min

Visit St. Nicholas Church, one of Leipzig’s most historically significant landmarks. Originally built in the Romanesque style and later transformed with Gothic and Neoclassical elements, the church became internationally known as a starting point for the peaceful demonstrations of 1989. Interior access is subject to services and opening arrangements.
Stop 6

20 min

Walk through some of the elegant arcades and passageways that reflect Leipzig’s history as an important European trading centre. Pass through the famous Mädler Passage, known for its impressive architecture, shops and connection with Goethe’s Faust.
Naschmarkt

20 min

Enter the intimate Naschmarkt and admire the Old Stock Exchange, an elegant Baroque building completed in the 17th century. Once used as a meeting place by Leipzig’s merchants, it remains an important reminder of the city’s prosperous commercial past.
Old Town Hall

20 min

Continue to Leipzig’s historic Market Square, surrounded by attractive buildings and long associated with markets, celebrations and public events. Admire the Renaissance-style Old Town Hall and discover stories about the city’s government, trade fairs and urban development.
Stop 9

Passing by

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

25 min

Visit St. Thomas Church, where Johann Sebastian Bach served as music director and where his remains now rest. Learn about the church’s celebrated musical tradition, the St. Thomas Boys Choir and Bach’s enduring connection with Leipzig. See the Bach Monument located beside the church.
New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)

20 min

Finish at the imposing New Town Hall, constructed on the site of the former Pleissenburg fortress. Admire its monumental architecture and distinctive tower—one of the tallest town hall towers in Germany—while hearing how Leipzig expanded beyond its medieval centre.