Exceptional city tours in Leipzig

When the glow of the setting sun is reflected in the glittering surface of the Karl Heine Canal and you glide almost silently through the water in your canoe, you really do have a very special view of Leipzig's jewels of industrial culture along the banks. You can experience just that on a sunset tour at Stadthafen Leipzig. If you already like canoe tours in bright sunshine, then it's time to experience this special adventure too.<br

On the "Leipzig at night" city tour, you can experience the atmosphere of Leipzig at night, which reveals a very special side to the city. Would you like to admire Leipzig's glittering lights on a night bus tour? Then Stadtrundfahrten Leipzig GmbH has just the thing for you. For 1.5 hours, you will travel through the night, pass the most important Leipzig attractions and then have the opportunity to explore the old town on foot. You're guaranteed not to miss a single highlight! At night, you'll get to see numerous sights in Leipzig that you probably won't even notice during the day.

The city walk by Leipzig Erleben is definitely also extraordinary. With Anna Magdalena Bach, you can follow in the footsteps of world-famous musicians such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Richard Wagner and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. The Leipzig Originals Tour offers you the opportunity to explore the famous sights of Leipzig's Old Town in a short time. Get to know the Bosehaus, the Thomaskirche, the Marktplatz and many other highlights of the city!

If you think that a tour of a cemetery would fit more into the "spooky" category, then you haven't heard of Leipzig's South Cemetery. Consecrated in 1886, the burial ground is one of the largest and most beautiful of its kind in Europe and is known for its peaceful and idyllic atmosphere. It is also very popular with Leipzig residents for a stroll. The park cemetery impresses with its extensive grounds and surprises at every turn with outstanding architecture and art-historically significant tombs.

To make sure you don't miss any of the details, Leipzig Details offers guided tours of the grounds. While you're there, you can also make a detour to the famous Völkerschlachtdenkmal, which is just a stone's throw away from the cemetery.

Sometimes it's worth focusing on a detail and gaining a deeper insight behind the scenes of special places. If you re particularly interested in a corner of Leipzig, then take part in one of the many great guided tours of museums, exhibitions and other places. We have collected a few tips for you here that you shouldn't miss:<br

On the crime tour from Treffpunkt Leipzig, you will uncover Leipzig's dark secrets. Follow in the footsteps of the legendary murderer Woyzeck, who was executed on Leipzig's market square and immortalized by the writer Georg Büchner. In addition, countless cases of theft, robbery and fraud have of course taken place in the history of the rich trading city of Leipzig, which will make your hair stand on end. Are you ready to immerse yourself in Leipzig's criminal history?

You will also learn a lot about shady stories and their contemporaries on a tour with night watchman Bremme. Listen intently as the night watchman takes you on a tour of HIS Leipzig!

Historical flair paired with modern solar energy? Does not exist? Well, it does exist! Since August 2020, Leipzig's streets have been made unsafe by a very special vehicle - an e-carriage! Visually, it is in no way inferior to its historical role model. The only difference: instead of real horsepower, a solar system is now responsible for transporting you sustainably and emission-free through the city. Up to seven people can sit in the vehicle and listen to the chauffeur's exciting stories while enjoying regional drinks. The soft top and heated seats ensure that your eco-friendly city tour in Leipzig is also fun in cooler temperatures. So you'll be happy to come back, won't you? ;)

These city tours in Leipzig can of course not only be undertaken by canoe or kayak. For those who like things a little more unusual, there is also a stand-up paddling version to Lindenau harbour or from Lake Cospuden. With the SUP, you stand on a large surfboard and use a single paddle and your muscle power to paddle away. Equipped with a good sense of balance, this undertaking is easier to master than it may sound. It also promises lots of fun and great views along the banks of the Karl-Heine-Kanal and the Weiße Elster. If you don't want to explore the waterways alone, you can also take part in canoe tours from ALL-on-SEA on Lake Markkleeberg.

If you don't want to pedal yourself but still want to feel the wind in your face, then a Segway tour is the right thing for you. After a short practice round, you can set off on an exploratory tour on the agile Segways. At the provider Stadtstromer, you can choose from various city tours in Leipzig and the region and enjoy not only the sights but also the special driving experience.

If you like things a little more adventurous, then we would like to recommend these city tours in Leipzig with extraordinary means of transportation. This way you can combine exploring the city with sporty, fun and exciting activities. You'll be surprised how much changing to a new vehicle can change your view of a destination. Give it a try!