Leipzig - Old Town Historic Walking Tour
In this tour, you will be discovering:
- The tallest city hall tower in Germany.
- Second memorial for the cathedral choirmaster.
- One of the major churches of central Leipzig.
- The world's oldest universities and the second-oldest university in Germany.
- The concert hall.
Tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending on availability.
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Leipzig - Old Town Historic Walking Tour
What's included in Leipzig - Old Town Historic Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)Pass-by Only
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.
St. Thomas ChurchPass-by Only
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.
Goethe MemorialPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- Official Tour Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At the Bach statue in front of St. Thomas‘s Church, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
