--- title: "Exceptional city tours in Leipzig" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/blog/city-tours-leipzig" language: "en" type: "Article, BlogPosting" image: "https://dam.destination.one/924925/4b47d67ce5ac05a7486a2d137e731f5e56e422f11db3b958bfc5a5b66bc1e141/walk-along-the-karl-heine-canal.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Blog" --- Share Exceptional city tours in Leipzig ================================= - Top highlight - 21/08/2020 Walk along the Karl Heine Canal Are you visiting Leipzig and don't really know where to start **sightseeing**? Our city has so many **great highlights** to offer that it's easy to lose track. That's where the **collective range** of city tours in Leipzig comes in, which are perfect for getting to know **all facets of the city**. For starters, you won't go wrong with a classic overview tour on foot or by bus. However, there are also **numerous very special** that will open up new perspectives for you. We have summarized some of these **extraordinary tours** here and invite you to discover Leipzig in a special way. Tours in the Leipzig region The Leipzig region is also worth a visit! Whether **castles and palaces**, **charming old towns** or **former brown coal mines** - you can find out lots of exciting things about the Leipzig region here. Let yourself be seduced by the magical tours in the region! With the tour guides Britta and Annett, you can go on a discovery tour of . In addition to the castle chambers, you can also explore the 33-metre-high tower. Your excursion to the castle in Leisnig is rounded off with culinary delights such as a home-cooked meal from the black kitchen. Take the from Oschatz to Mügeln. In what used to be **the largest narrow-gauge railway station in Germany**, you will now find the with the **Kaolin Adventure World**. You can end your excursion in a relaxed atmosphere at Marienthal Monastery. ### Our recommendations - Railway/narrow-gauge railway - Museum/art collection Culinary city tours For all **gourmets**, we have an additional tip: on the , you can explore the west of Leipzig or the iconic and at the same time **send your taste buds into raptures**. During the tour, there are always stops at special restaurants where you can let **small delicacies** melt in your mouth. Enjoy your meal! - Feinkost Leipzig - trendy miles in Leipzig Sunset tour by canoe 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 at . If you already like canoe tours in bright sunshine, then it's time to experience this special adventure too.<br ### Our recommendations - Water sports Frivolous things for the night As the **most wicked stories** are known to take place at night, you can look forward to **spicy anecdotes** and salacious secrets on the city tour. Whether with the affable Lola in Leipzig in the Golden 20s, with cleaning lady Pauline at the height of the fair or with executioner's wife Helma and her stories of gluttony and fornication - these ladies have the most scandalous tales on their lips. Who could resist? ### Our recommendations - Guided tour Leipzig by night On the 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 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. - Augustusplatz with Leipzig Opera - Musikstadt Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Other Leipzig at night When the sun goes down, new perspectives open up and Leipzig's streets and sights shine in a very special glow. To experience this **evening atmosphere**, you have the choice of some **very special city tours through Leipzig at night**. . Experience Leipzig The city walk by 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 , the and many other highlights of the city! ### Our recommendations - Guided tour On the trail of world-famous musicians Leipzig Details 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, offers guided tours of the grounds. While you're there, you can also make a detour to the famous , which is just a stone's throw away from the cemetery. - S&#252;dfriedhof - Landmarks in Leipzig Passagenführung Leipzig Leipzig's is one of the **most famous sights in the city** and in the is one of the **most famous restaurants in the world**. No matter which city tour you choose in Leipzig, you won't be able to avoid the **splendid passages** from the time of the model trade fairs. However, because the inner courtyards and passages are so unique and full of history and stories, it is worth taking part in a special . Here you can immerse yourself **in the past of the trade fair city** and learn fascinating details about architecture, trade fairs, trade and history. Let yourself drift through the wonderful labyrinth of passages! - City tour Leipzig Experience - Adventures and tours in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Guided tour Special insights 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 Scary tour Leipzig If crime stories aren't scary enough for you and you want to expose yourself to true **thrills**, then definitely take part in the . After the sun has set and the moon shines silver over Leipzig's rooftops, you will go on a tour through the dark streets of the city. **Stories of vampires, witches and gravediggers** will give you the creeps and ensure that you simply won't be able to resist the delicious "drop of blood" at the end. So: Do you dare to go on the spooky city tours in Leipzig? You can experience a less creepy alternative to criminals and ghosts at the Leipzig. Here you can search for clues and discover the city in the style of a **scavenger hunt**. With the help of **hidden riddles and clues**, you will roam through well-known and hidden corners of Leipzig, always with your **GPS device** for navigation. These special city tours in Leipzig will get you active and get your grey cells pumping. With watchful eyes, you will sharpen your eye for small details and interesting angles in order to ultimately reach your destination. You have certainly never experienced such an **exciting discovery tour** before! Crime tour Leipzig On the , 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! ### Our recommendations - Guided tour Crime, ghosts and sleuths **City tours in Leipzig** can not only be educational, but also really **exciting and thrilling**. Don't you think so? Then the following offers will convince you otherwise! eKutsche Leipzig: a relaxed electric experience of 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 ! 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? ;) Amphibian tour Leipzig Do you know **amphibious vehicles**? With these extraordinary vehicles, you can move **both on land and in the water**. The good news? In , you can go for a spin in just such a . With the 8-wheeled amphibious vehicle ARGO, you can get behind the wheel yourself and explore the terrain on on land and water. Finally, you can round off this extraordinary experience with a picnic at the Vineta bistro. Isn't this one of the most exciting city tours in Leipzig? - VINETA on Lake Störmthal - Sights in Leipzig's Neuseenland region ALL on SEA 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 or from . 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 and the Weiße Elster. If you don't want to explore the **waterways alone**, you can also take part in on Lake Markkleeberg. ### Our recommendations - Water sports Trabi experience Do you dream of sitting behind the wheel of the **cult car of the GDR** yourself? You have the chance in Leipzig! At , you can explore the city in a **Trabi**. Several vehicles are used on a 1.5-hour guided tour so that everyone can enjoy the **nostalgic driving experience**. The explanations of the sights and route are transmitted to all participants by radio. The tour then travels through Leipzig in convoy. Fun and the curious looks of passers-by are guaranteed! Since Leipzig is known as a with its numerous waterways, canals and lakes, you can of course also take a **exploration tour on the water**. For example, how about a **canoe tour** through the west of Leipzig with its ? Or an excursion from the city to in the ? - Experience TRABI at the Bach Monument - Adventures and tours in Leipzig - Trabi Experience - Experiences and tours in Leipzig - TRABI experience at Gohliser Schloss - adventures and tours in Leipzig - Trabi experience in front of the New Town Hall - Experiences and tours in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Other sports and leisure facility Stadtstromer Leipzig 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 , you can choose from various city tours in Leipzig and the region and enjoy not only the sights but also the **special driving experience**. - Stadtstromer Segway tour - Experience providers in Leipzig ### Our recommendations - Other sports and leisure facility Lipzi Tours There is nothing better than discovering Leipzig and its sights by . It is not without reason that the people of Leipzig themselves like to cycle: Leipzig is flat and has many cycle paths. So you can whizz through the city and its surroundings without too much effort and stop for a photo at all the special places along the way. Your **cycling excursion** will be particularly interesting and exciting if you take part in a **guided tour from** . Here you can discover Leipzig with an experienced city guide on your rented two-wheeler. The great thing is that you can even choose your favorite from **various themed tours** such as or . ### Our recommendations - Guided tour Extraordinary on the road 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! Lena Kastenmeier21. August 2020 Conclusion As you can see, in Leipzig you have the **Quality of Choice!** Now you just have to decide which extraordinary way you want to discover our city. Remember, you don't have to choose just one of the tours: Take the plunge, try your hand at the varied and become **real Leipzig experts**. **Do you still have questions? Then get in touch with us!** **Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH** **Tel +49 (0)341 7104-340** **Mail:** Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Show - Show - Tours 5.56 km - Themed hiking trail 281.32 km - Cycling 29.99 km - Pilgrimage route