Germany · CITY TOURS IN LEIPZIG
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Germany next month: 14 city tours in Leipzig that earn their price, with the traveller verdict on each.
Cruise Leipzig’s canals past Plagwitz, Buntgarnwerke, and Palmengartenwehr on a 70-minute motorboat tour with German commentary.
“We thought we would be able to listen to the tour in English with the WeGuide App but that was not an option.”
See Leipzig’s Old Town, Plagwitz, Gohlis, and the Battle of Nations Monument on a $25 walking and bus tour.
“A good long and detailed tour. Worth its money. There was a minority of English speakers on this tour so the level of the tour guides information she gave to the English speakers reflected this, but she did try to speak to us directly too and make us feel more included. The bus tour was really good, the tour guide had to switch between German and English pretty fast, which she did very well indeed.”
Drive a classic Trabi through Leipzig on a guided 90-minute convoy tour with city sights, hands-on instruction, and German commentary.
Cruise Leipzig’s Pleiße, Weiße Elster, and Karl-Heine-Canal by electric boat, with floodplain nature, waterways, and industrial history.
“Eine völlig unerwartete Perspektive der Stadt vom Wasser aus. Super Organisation, toller Guide. Absolut empfehlenswert.”
Explore Leipzig’s musical, political, and architectural heart on a 90-minute guided walk through its most famous city-center sights.
Solve riddles across Leipzig’s historic center, from Augustusplatz to St. Thomas Church, with a flexible self-guided city game for up to 10.
Explore Leipzig with wireless headsets, original 1989 audio, and vivid projections on this entertaining 1.5-hour German walking tour.
“Mario hat uns auf unserem Rundgang unterhaltsam und über den immer mal eingesetzten Beamer mit interessanten, schönen, skurrilen, berührenden und witzigen Infos zu dieser schönen Stadt versorgt. Vielen Dank, ich kann es nur emfehlen!”
Review of Leipzig’s private 1.5-hour old city tour, covering Bach, Goethe, trade fair courtyards, 1989 history, price, access, and practical tips.
“Es war sehr gut. Abholung hat perfekt geklappt, die Stadtführerin hat kurzweilig und interessant geführt. Auch spontane Themen wurden angeboten.”
Explore Leipzig by hop-on hop-off bus, with 13 stops, live local commentary, flexible boarding, and practical tips on language and value.
“Sold and English tour but only got a German one. The route and views were great but understanding the description would have made the tour great.”
Explore Leipzig’s southern lakes by double-decker bus, with hop-on stops, a 45-minute German city walk, and flexible one-day value.
“A very good tour guide who told us a lot about Leipzig. He was clearly understandable. We had a lot of fun.”
Review of Leipzig’s 2.5-hour Segway tour, covering Plagwitz, Karl Heine Canal, Red Bull Arena, safety training, price, and practical tips.
“Great training on the indoor track and interesting explanations on the ride through Leipzig. Clear Recommendation. Great experience all around.Auto-translated”
Explore Leipzig’s past with mobile projections, modern headsets, and a lively 90-minute walking tour priced at $18.97.
“Herzliche Begrüßung, moderne Ausstattung, Zeitrahmen genau richtig, Preis/ Leistung absolut gerechtfertigt”
Tour Leipzig’s old town in a private electric carriage, with historic stops, personal guiding, drinks for sale, and easy city-center pickup.
“The electric carriage is quite unique, but Joe, the guide and driver, is even more impressive. His English is quite good, and his historical knowledge is very impressive across a period of nearly a millennium. After the tour, we were very comfortable with walking through the inner city area, and we learned quite a bit about the city and its evolution through the centuries. Joe also offers other tours of Leipzig, including a music tour, which we also took. We loved it! Highly recommend!”
Explore Leipzig’s center through Bach, trade, architecture, and local food on a private three-hour walking tour for $71.21.
“In a group of 7, my husband and I were the only English speaking guests. Our guide kept us well-informed, spending just as much time with us as with the German speaking guests. From Lerche pastries to potato soup & Gose beer, there was ample food for a meal, and all delicious!”
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