Leipzig - Old Town Historic Walking Tour

Leipzig, DE
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Highlights

  • Tallest city hall tower in Germany
  • Memorial for cathedral choirmaster
  • Major church of central Leipzig
  • World's oldest universities
  • Concert hall with fine acoustics

Meeting Point

At the Bach statue in front of St. Thomas‘s Church, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.

Meeting point

Thomaskirchhof, 04105 Leipzig , Germany

End point

End Point

At the Bach statue in front of St. Thomas‘s Church, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.

Meeting point

Thomaskirchhof, 04105 Leipzig , Germany

End point

What to expect

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New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)

Firstly you will be visiting the Leipzig New Town Hall, which is the seat of the Leipzig city administration since 1905. The main tower is, at 114.8 meters, the tallest city hall tower in Germany.

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St. Thomas Church

Secondly you will be visiting the St. Thomas Church, which is a Lutheran church. It is associated with a number of well-known composers such as Richard Wagner and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Today, the church also holds their remains. Martin Luther preached here in 1539.

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Goethe Memorial

As early as 1885, on the occasion of Bach's 200th birthday, a second memorial for the cathedral choirmaster was considered. However, it was not until 1894, after the reconstruction of St. John's Church , the rediscovery and overbuilding of Bach's grave and the identification of his skull by Carl Seffner in collaboration with the anatomist Wilhelm His (1831-1904), that the projects became more concrete.

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St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)

Next you will be visit the St. Nicholas Church, which is one of the major churches of central Leipzig. It’s Construction started in Romanesque style in 1165, but in the 16th century, the church was turned into a Gothic hall church. Baroque elements like the tower were added in the 18th century.

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Leipzig University

Then you will visit the Leipzig University, which is one of the world's oldest universities and the second-oldest university in Germany. The university was founded on December 2, 1409.

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Gewandhaus zu Leipzig

Last but not the least, you will visit, Gewandhaus which is a concert hall, noted for its fine acoustics.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Start at the Bach statue for a photo.
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    Consider visiting the St. Thomas Church.
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    Try local cuisine at nearby Auerbach's Keller.
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    Public transport options are just a block away.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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