Leipzig Self-Guided Historical Audio Tour

With this audio self-guided tour, discover the 9 must-see monuments in Leipzig's historical center. You won't get bored with a ton of dates, but you'll learn about interesting stories and anecdotes to dive deep into Leipzig's history.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore the city at their own pace.

With this audio tour of Leipzig, you'll get the audio commentary for 9 locations: Grassi Museum, Mendelssohn Haus, Paulinum, Kroch Tower, St. Nicolas Church, Alte Börse, Marktplatz & Old City Hall, St. Thomas Church, and the New Town Hall.

With this experience, you'll get access to a 40-minute-long audio commentary.

Whether you are alone, or with friends or family, this audio tour will be the perfect experience for anyone who likes to discover a city freely.

Meeting Point

Grassi Museum of Applied Arts

GRASSI Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Johannispl. 5-11, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Go to the first station (Grassi Museum) or start your tour wherever you like. Follow the instructions received in your booking confirmation email to access your audioguide.

What's included:

• 9 different locations in Leipzig's historical center
• 40-minute-long audio commentary
• Self-guided audio tour on your smartphone

Not included:

• A personal guide (this audio tour is accessible on your smartphone)
• Entrance tickets to monuments not included

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours

Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig

Goldschmidtstr. 12, , Leipzig, 04103, Saxony

The Mendelssohn-Haus is the last private residence of the composer Felix Mendelssohn, where he lived from 1845 until his death in 1847.
During this stop, you'll learn about the history of the house and answer quizzes in our app.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Paulinum - Aula und Universitätskirche St. Pauli

Neues Augusteum, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

The Paulinum stands on the site of the former Paulinerkirche (Church of St. Paul), which was originally part of the University of Leipzig.
But the building is mostly known for its modern architecture. You will learn about the history of the site and answer quizzes in the app.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Nicholas Church

Nikolaikirche Leipzig, Nikolaikirchhof 3, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Founded in 1165, St. Nicholas Church is one of Leipzig’s oldest churches. But the most significant aspect of St. Nicholas Church is its pivotal role in the Peaceful Revolution of 1989, which contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the eventual reunification of Germany.

15 minutes

Alte Borse

Naschmarkt 2, , Leipzig, 04109, Saxony

The Alte Börse, also known as the Old Stock Exchange, is one of Leipzig's oldest Baroque buildings. Merchants from across Europe would meet here to trade goods, discuss business, and negotiate deals.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Marktplatz Leipzig

Markt 1A, Leipzig, 04109, Saxony

The Marktplatz has been the center of trade and commerce in Leipzig since the Middle Ages. It was the site of Leipzig's earliest markets and fairs, which attracted merchants from across Europe.
You will learn more about its history thanks to this audioguide.

15 minutes

St. Thomas Church

Thomaskirchhof 18, Leipzig, 04109, Saxony

St. Thomas Church dates back to the 12th century.
St. Thomas Church is most famous as the workplace of Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest composers in history. Bach served as the choirmaster from 1723 until his death in 1750.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)

Martin-Luther-Ring 4, , Leipzig, 04109, Saxony

The New Town Hall was built between 1899 and 1905, during a period of rapid urban development in Leipzig. It was officially opened in 1905, replacing the Old Town Hall as the seat of the city government.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included