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Leipzig self-guided walking tour

Leipzig: Trade, Tunes, and the Peaceful Revolution

Explore the vibrant heart of Leipzig on a walk that bridges centuries of commerce, music, and courage. From the subterranean fortifications of the Moritzbastei to the legendary haunts of Goethe and Bach, you'll discover how this trade-fair hub transformed into the 'City of Heroes.' Experience the unique atmosphere of historic courtyards and grand squares where the sparks of the 1989 Peaceful Revolution first caught fire.

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101minutes
2.0 kmdistance
14stops
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Leipzig: Trade, Tunes, and the Peaceful Revolution
Burkhard Mücke / CC BY-SA 4.0

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This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Leipzig without a fixed tour time.

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Map for Leipzig walking tour with 14 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Moritzbastei, Augustusplatz, Krochhochhaus, Nikolaisäule, and 10 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Moritzbastei in Leipzig
    Martin Fisch from Wiesbaden, Germany / CC BY-SA 2.0

    1MoritzbasteiAttraction

    We’re starting at the Moritzbastei, a place that perfectly captures how Leipzig layers its history

    Built: 1549 · Wikidata

  2. Augustusplatz in Leipzig
    Oliver Storch / CC BY-SA 3.0

    2AugustusplatzSquare

    Welcome to Augustusplatz, one of the largest city squares in all of Europe. Standing here is like looking at a visual timeline of the 20th century. To your north is the Opera House, to the south is the Neues Gewandhaus c…

    Named after: Friedrich August I of Saxony · Wikidata

  3. Krochhochhaus in Leipzig
    Flocci Nivis / CC BY 4.0

    3KrochhochhausAttraction

    Just on the edge of the square stands the Krochhochhaus, Leipzig’s very first skyscraper

    Built: 1927 · Height: 43 m · Wikidata

  4. Nikolaisäule in Leipzig
    Alexander Rumpel / CC BY-SA 4.0

    4NikolaisäuleMonument

    Standing in the middle of the square outside St. Nicholas Church is the Nikolaisäule, or Nicholas Column. At first glance, it might look like a simple decorative pillar, but it is actually one of the most significant mod…

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  5. St. Nicholas Church in Leipzig
    Harald Bischoff / CC BY-SA 3.0

    5St. Nicholas Church

    St. Nicholas Church, or Nikolaikirche, is a place where history feels incredibly thick. It’s the city’s largest church, and while it started as a Romanesque building in 1165, it was transformed into a Gothic hall church…

    Built: 1513 · Architect: Johann Carl Friedrich Dauthe · Style: Gothic architecture · Height: 75 m · Wikidata

  6. Old Stock Exchange in Leipzig
    Jörg Blobelt / CC BY-SA 4.0

    6Old Stock ExchangeAttraction

    Tucked away on the Naschmarkt, right behind the Old Town Hall, is the Alte Handelsbörse, or Old Stock Exchange

    Built: 1678 · Architect: Johann Georg Starcke · Style: baroque architecture · Wikidata

  7. Goethe-Denkmal in Leipzig
    Flocci Nivis / CC BY 4.0

    7Goethe-DenkmalMonument

    Tucked away in the Naschmarkt, just behind the Old Town Hall, you’ll find the young Johann Wolfgang von Goethe standing casually on a red granite pedestal

    Built: 1903 · Wikidata

  8. New Bach monument in Leipzig
    Burkhard Mücke / CC BY-SA 4.0

    8New Bach monument

    Standing tall near the south wall of St. Thomas Church is the New Bach Monument, a 2.45-meter bronze tribute to the city’s most famous musical resident. Created by Carl Seffner and dedicated in 1908, it shows Johann Seba…

    Built: 1908 · Height: 3.2 m · Wikidata

  9. St. Thomas Church in Leipzig
    Burkhard Mücke / CC BY-SA 4.0

    9St. Thomas Church

    St. Thomas Church is the spiritual and musical heart of Leipzig. While the foundations date back to the 12th century, the late-Gothic hall church you see today was largely built between 1482 and 1496. This massive constr…

    Built: 1401 · Architect: Kunz Nierade, Constantin Lipsius · Style: Gothic architecture · Height: 68 m · Wikidata

  10. Mädlerpassage in Leipzig
    Fred Romero from Paris, France / CC BY 2.0

    10MädlerpassageBuilding

    Stepping into the Mädlerpassage feels like a trip back to the height of Leipzig’s commercial glory

    Style: historicist architecture · Wikidata

  11. Auerbachs Keller in Leipzig
    Thomas Quine / CC BY 2.0

    11Auerbachs KellerMonument

    Auerbachs Keller is more than just a restaurant; it’s a portal into German literary history

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  12. Old City Hall in Leipzig
    Krzysztof Golik / CC BY-SA 4.0

    12Old City HallAttraction

    Dominating the eastern side of the Market Square, the Old Town Hall is widely considered one of the most significant Renaissance buildings in Germany

    Built: 1556 · Style: Renaissance architecture · Wikidata

  13. Barthels Hof, Leipzig in Leipzig
    Appaloosa / CC BY-SA 3.0

    13Barthels Hof, LeipzigBuilding

    Just a short walk from the market, we’re stepping into Barthels Hof, which is a real survivor of Leipzig’s commercial golden age

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  14. Coffe Baum in Leipzig
    Jörg Blobelt / CC BY-SA 4.0

    14Coffe BaumBuilding

    Just around the corner is Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum, a place that’s been fueling Leipzig’s caffeine habit since 1711

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Leipzig — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Moritzbastei, Augustusplatz, Krochhochhaus, Nikolaisäule, St. Nicholas Church, Old Stock Exchange and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Moritzbastei and ends at Coffe Baum. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 101 minutes for 14 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.

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