Tours and experiences in Leipzig and the region

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A young man and a young woman are standing at the Bach memorial at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig during a city tour and are listening to a tour guide; the man is taking a photo with his smartphone. — © www.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner

There are many reasons why Leipzig has been the fastest growing city in Germany for a few years now. Leipzig is a magnet for creative people, culture, music and history lovers, for entrepreneurs, families, explorers and for people who value nature and big city flair equally.

But just see for yourself and discover Leipzig and the region on an adventure tour! Whether alone or in a group, spontaneous or guided, hip or historical - the tours through Leipzig and the region are so varied that the choice is almost torture. But it doesn't have to be.

We have put together the best tours and experiences for you here – you just need to select and book.

Discover the city on exciting tours

First time in Leipzig? There are many walking tours and tours for Leipzig at first sight!
You can experience something special on costume tours, night watchman tours or stylish tours in original Trabis.
There is also something for sports enthusiasts - with guided bike tours through Leipzig and the surrounding area or canoe tours on the city's waterways and out to the lakes.
In this large and diverse region you will discover castles, historic town centres and wonderful nature!

Tours and guided tours in Leipzig

In numerous exciting city tours and guided tours, you can discover the most important sights of Leipzig - especially the center with its unique network of passages and trading courtyards is something you shouldn't miss on your first trip to Leipzig! Whether it's impressive architecture, moving history or hidden corners: with a guided tour you can experience Leipzig from a completely new perspective.

The tours of Leipzig Experience You can also find it in our Tourist Information Leipzig book - or directly online here on this page! Whether you want a walking tour, a combination tour with a bus ride or a special costume tour: here you will find the perfect city tour for you.

Also a look at providers such as Leipzig Details or Treffpunkt Leipzig It's worth it - there you will find special building tours or tours with the famous night watchman Bremme.

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Guest and city tours in the Leipzig region

Experience the rich history of the Leipzig region on exciting guided tours and city tours! Discover impressive castles, palaces, historic buildings and the diverse culture of our large region. Whether exciting walks through impressive old towns, culinary tours with Saxon food or guided tours through old walls: there is something for everyone here.

In the Cultural History Museum Wurzen in the Leipzig region there is a bust of the poet Joachim Ringelnatz — © www.rainer-weisflog.de, Rainer Weisflog

Discover Joachim Ringelnatz, Saxony's great poet, sailor, painter and travelling artist. Explore the city centre of Leipzig, the city of his parents and where the artist often performed. From there, travel to Wurzen, visit the house where he was born and discover fascinating evidence of his life in the museum, such as his duffel bag that travelled halfway around the world. Strengthened by Ringelnatz's favourite food, follow in the footsteps of his childhood through one of Saxony's oldest cities.

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The picture shows the market square in Torgau. In the middle of the square there is a large fountain, behind it on the right in the picture you can see the white facade of the town hall. — © www.tomwilliger.de, Tom Williger

Unique city tours in historical costumes or intensive explorations of Hartenfels Castle await you when you visit the city of Torgau. Exciting tours of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, a culinary adventure tour or a ride on the Torgau history bike are just a small selection of the varied offerings.

A group of tourists and a city guide with a chef's hat in front of the Grimma town hall. — © www.redokart.de, David Rieger

The Mulde town of Grimma has a whole range of guided tours to offer. In addition to the culinary city tour with small regional samples, there are also thrilling crime tours, legend tours and tours of the impressive and influential flood protection system.

The picture shows the small baroque castle Delitzsch with moat and access bridge. — © www.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner

You can explore fascinating events in Delitzsch's history and the city's most important places on a tour of the old town through the centuries. On a night tour you will get to know the most wicked corners and former witch trials - but the journey into the ancient healing arts with the herbalist Barbara is also worthwhile.

Colditz Castle sits on a porphyry rock above the town of the same name and houses an exciting museum. — © www.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner

The extraordinary walk through the castle town will introduce you to the history, industry, personalities and Colditz Castle with its almost 1.000-year history. During a quiz tour, you will learn whether and why Colditz is famous and you can test your knowledge with a final quiz.

The Oschatz Neumarkt is one of the most beautiful market squares in Saxony. — © www.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner

How did Oschatz actually get its name? You can find out this and much more on a city tour through Oschatz. The themed tour in the evening light with a wonderful view from the south tower of St. Aegidien Church is particularly atmospheric.

The former moated castle Schloss Machern is idyllically situated in the English landscape park with a pond. — © www.siesing.de, Wolfgang Siesing

Get out into nature and explore the landscape garden and Machern Castle on one of the various park tours: Historical park tour, Botanical park tour or child-friendly park tour

View of the Bad Lausick spa park with open-air stage — © www.fouadvollmer.de, Fouad Vollmer Werbeagentur

In addition to the classic city tour, the spa town of Bad Lausick also offers interesting Kneipp tours, botanical spa park tours and nature walks "Herbs, mushrooms, trees in every season".

View from the castle hill in Eilenburg to the old town — © City Administration of Eilenburg

Learn about the history and stories of the Muldestadt on very flexible city tours or go on a mountain cellar tour - with young and old - into the labyrinthine system of corridors in the Eilenburger Berg.

The picture is an aerial photograph showing the town hall with the market square and the roofs of the old town of Pegau. — © www.eliasrost.de, Elias Rost

You will travel through 925 years of city history and see the sculptures created and installed in the city of Pegau over the last 16 years.

Drone shot of the Zschopau Bridge and the Waldheim Town Hall in autumn — © Marcel Horschig

Find out why Waldheim's inventive spirit makes the FLORENA brand successful to this day. Also interesting are the town hall tour with tower climb or the cellar mountain tour through Waldheim's cavities.

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Experience Leipzig comfortably on a hop on / hop off city tour! With the buses from Leipzig city tours and Leipzig city tour you can discover the most important sights of the city flexibly. The combination tickets from Leipzig city tourthe additional city tours or motorboat trips "Trabi Experience" offers a unique experience: Here you can explore Leipzig in style in original Trabants!

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Explore Leipzig - Digital city tours throughout Leipzig

Discover the most important attractions of Leipzig in no time!

The Leipzig Highlights Tour in the Explore Leipzig app is ideal for anyone who wants to experience the highlights of the city center quickly and comprehensively. The interactive tour includes seven exciting stops and offers you a compact overview of Leipzig's historic center. Explore Leipzig is the perfect companion if a city tour from our partners doesn't fit into your schedule.

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Flexible starting points: Start the tour at any station
Overview: Comprehensive insight into Leipzig's history and culture

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horse-drawn carriage rides

On a leisurely carriage or horse-drawn carriage ride you can discover the most beautiful corners of the region. Whether at the picturesque Markkleeberg Lake, through the idyllic agra park in Markkleeberg or in the middle of Leipzig city center - every tour is a unique experience. Especially in Leipzig: the innovative horseless e-carriage, which takes you through the center in a relaxed manner.

Tours and experiences on the water

A young woman and a young man sit on a motorboat from Leipzig city harbor at sunset and enjoy a tour on the White Elster — © www.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner

Experience Leipzig’s impressive water worlds on a motorboat tour from Leipzig city harbor! Here you can discover the exciting industrial culture of the west of Leipzig or glide through the idyllic floodplain forest. The motorboats, named after famous Leipzig musicians such as Clara and Robert Schumann or Johann Sebastian Bach, create a special atmosphere. In winter you can even enjoy cozy mulled wine trips on the canals. Other providers such as the boat rental at the wildlife park, Boat rental Klingerweg and Bootsverleih Herold also offer great experiences on the water.

For groups, there are charter trips in Leipzig's New Lake District that take you across Lake Markkleeberg and Lake Störmthal.

In addition to the tours, you can also do some sport yourself: rent a canoe, paddle boat or stand-up paddle board, for example at Leipzig City Harbor, and explore the waterways at your own pace - perfect for a relaxing day on the water!

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Boat trips in Leipzig's New Lake District

Discover the Leipzig New Lake District on a boat trip on the Markkleeberger and Störmthaler Lake! Passenger shipping in the Leipzig Neuseenland offers relaxed cruises with a fantastic view. For special occasions, the ships can also be booked as charter trips for groups - perfect for unforgettable events on the water.

Markkleeberger or Störmthaler Lake
scheduled, round-trip and on-demand trips
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© www.personenschifffahrt-leipzig.de, passenger shipping in the Leipzig Neuseenland
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boat rentals and water sports

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The picture shows a young woman with dark hair from behind. She is sitting in a canoe and paddling through Leipzig. — © www.sommertage.com, Romeo Felsenreich

Leipzig’s waterways invite you to discover the city from a boat – be it in a canoe, kayak or dragon boat. The Industrial Culture of West Leipzig, but also that idyllic green of the floodplain forest can be wonderfully explored from the water. The Leipzig city harbor is a central provider with a total of 6 locations, including the city harbor itself, the Scheibenholz boat rental and the Cospudener Combüse directly on Lake Cospuden.
A highlight: the “all-round carefree package”, where you can paddle from the city harbor to Lake Cospuden, drop off the boat at the combustible and you don’t have to worry about the return transport.

Other providers such as the boat rental at the Wildpark, boat rental Klingerweg and boat rental Herold also offer a variety of options for your water excursion.

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Special leisure activities for young and old

Leipzig and the region offer numerous special leisure activities for all ages! Exciting outdoor adventures can be booked directly at adventure course at Störmthaler See, such as 3D axe throwing and 3D archery – ideal for Birthday parties, bachelor parties or team building events. There are further highlights for groups: Experience relaxed alpaca hikes, exciting geocaching adventures or the unique water fun with the water jetpack "Vineta-Fly". There is something for everyone here!

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The picture shows a close-up of a brown alpaca. — © www.gecko-one.de, GECKO1

Escape the grey city and go on a romantic hike to Lake Hainer with the lovable alpacas.

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Group of people geocaching in Leipzig and region, adventure, Leipzig, Neuseenland, excursion, tour, friends, active — © www.betourt.de, Katja Thieme

During the exciting geocaching tours through the city of Leipzig and/or the Leipzig Neuseenland, participants learn interesting things about the history of this region.

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The picture shows a young woman floating above the water surface with the water jetpack backpack — © www.meyerphoto.de, Jens Meyer

With the help of water pressure, you fly with the Jetpack VINETA-Fly and the Flyboard above the water surface: 100 liters of water per second are pumped through a hose and expelled through two water nozzles in the Jetpack or the Flyboard.

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A man throws an axe at a wooden target during the 3D axe throwing event in the adventure course at Störmthaler See — © erlebnisparcours-leipzig.com

Like the wild Vikings of old... but instead of brute force, the adventure course at Störmthaler Lake requires concentration and tact. The most important thing is fun. And it is guaranteed.

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The picture shows people with bow and arrow aiming at a wild boar in the forest. — © www.erlebnisparcours-leipzig.com, Diversity

Accuracy, concentration and a bit of technique are required on the adventure course at Störmthaler Lake. But the most important thing is fun and that is guaranteed.

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Culinary city tours and experiences

Discover Leipzig’s culinary diversity on city tours from allerleipzig and Leipzig Food Tours! Try local delicacies in different parts of the city or design your own tour. At the ganz&gar cooking school you can also take part in extraordinary cooking events.

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cycling and running tours

Bike tours

Experience Leipzig and the region on two wheels! With Lipzi Tours you can take guided bike tours through theascending industrial culture in the west of Leipzig or cycle through other parts of our bicycle-friendly city. Particularly exciting: the bike tour to historic ship mill Grimma or the 7Seen Tour by Bike, which takes you on a wonderful ride through the Leipzig Neuseenland takesYou can request information about both tours through the region here.

running tours

Four people jogging towards the camera in a park — © Running City Tours

People who jog regularly often do it when they travel. Even though running in an unfamiliar city helps you quickly get an overview of your destination and the sights, you learn little about the places you discover while running.

Running City Tours now combines jogging and exploring the city! In running groups of up to 5 people, you can discover Leipzig on a 6-12 kilometer route during a pleasant "social run". The highlight: a local running guide will lead you and give you the facts during the race that you would miss if you were running alone. From useful information to real insider tips from first hand, you can get to know Leipzig in a sporty way in 60-120 minutes!

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