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The Free Walking Tour Leipzig is a captivating and informative guided tour that takes you through the historic city of Leipzig, Germany. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this tour offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the city's rich history, vibrant culture, and architectural wonders. During the tour, you'll stroll through Leipzig's charming streets and squares, learning about its fascinating past and significant role in German history. The guides will share intriguing stories and anecdotes about the city's famous residents, such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, as well as its pivotal role in the Peaceful Revolution of 1989. The Free Walking Tour Leipzig is an excellent way to discover the city's hidden gems, gain insider knowledge, and get a feel for its unique character. Whether you're a history enthusiast, culture lover, or simply curious about Leipzig's allure, this tour promises an engaging and enjoyable experience for all. No fixed price! The Free Walking Tour Teamwork with the concept of “free tour” and we want you to value our job by donations at the end of the tour. We are very excited to see you.

This activity includes:

• St. Nicholas Church
• Leipzig University
• New Town Hall
• Oper Leipzig
• University of Leipzig
• Nicholas Church
• New City Hall
• Federal Administrative Court
• Bach monument
• Thomas Church
• Old Town Hall
• Leipzig Opera

Meeting point

Mendebrunnen

EN: The meeting point is on Augustusplatz at Mende fountain ("Mendebrunnen") which is in front of the "Gewandhaus". DE: Der Treffpunkt ist auf dem Augustusplatz am Mendebrunnen, der direkt vor dem Gewandhaus steht.

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EN: You will find our tour guide standing next to Mende fountain with a *green umbrella*. DE: Ihr findet unseren Guide am Mendebrunnen mit einem *grünen Regenschirm*.

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Leipzig has always occupied an important position on the map: either because of its big and old fairs and markets, or because it was the cradle of great composers like Bach, Mendelsohn, Schumann, Wagner or Grieg, who spent several years living and working in this city, or even because it was the scene of one of the most important Napoleonic battles, the Battle of the Nations. Not to mention that great scholars such as Goethe, Leibnitz and Nietzsche studied at the University of Leipzig, Germany's second oldest university. But there is no need to look back on past centuries when, in our more recent history, Leipzig also occupies a crucial place.

If you want to discover how the fastest growing city in Germany is today, don't hesitate, join our tours! In addition to our classic City Tour, you can explore all aspects of this beautiful East-German city with our special tours: Music Tour, Jewish Tour, Napoleon Tour and GDR Tour. And don't miss our Alternative Tour, a walk through the most rebellious and artistic side of the city!

Free Walking Tour Leipzig is a local company founded in 2017 by Matej Eber. After three years of intense work, we are happy to be the best rated tour in Leipzig, ranked #1 on TripAdvisor and Traveler’s Choice of 2020. Today we are a group of 7 professional tour guides: Matej, Juan, Florian, Svetlana, Krischan, Johannes and Anne.

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This free walking tour is the best way to get to know Leipzig , one of the most important cities in the German state of Saxony. Immerse yourself in its incredible history, music and culture .

Leipzig Free Walking Tour Itinerary

Meet your guide in Augustusplatz, the largest square in Leipzig, ready to begin your guided walking tour of the historic German city. You won't have far to go before you reach your first stop: the world-renowned  Oper Leipzig . It is the third oldest Opera House in Europe and is just one example of the great musical tradition entwined in the city, which has seen the likes of Bach and Wagner working here. Continuing along the music theme, you'll arrive at the  Gewandhaus , an important concert hall which, along with the orchestra of the same name, is a  symbol of the city .

You'll next reach the  Leipzig University , the  second oldest university in Germany , having opened its doors in 1409, before continuing on to see the  New Town Hall  and the  Federal Administrative Court House , one of the country's five high courts which has the appearance of a royal palace more than a judicial building.

The  St. Thomas Church , or  Thomaskirche  in German, will be the next stop on your tour. The 12th century Gothic church is not only popular with tourists for its historic architecture, but also as the place where  Bach worked as a music director  over 260 years ago. At the entrance to the church, a statue has been erected in honour of the legendary composer-musician, whose remains are buried here underneath a simple bronze plaque.

After learning more about the life of this great musical figure, you'll head back on your route to  Auerbachs Keller, one of Europe's oldest taverns , worth a visit for its spectacular architecture!

Lose yourself in the streets of Leipzig yet again in the direction of  Markt , the historic market place. Admire the Renaissance-style buildings surrounding it, including the  Old Town Hall . Finally, you'll visit the  statue of Goethe  and the imposing  St. Nicholas Church , one of the oldest in the city, before your free walking tour comes to an end.

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• It is  not possible  to participate in this free tour if you are a group of more than 6 people.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult . There is a maximum of three children permitted per adult.

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2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

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You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Not wheelchair accessible.

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Free Walking Sightseeing Tours in Leipzig, Germany

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Explore Leipzig in Germany with one of our free walking tours . Click on a marker on the map to get started and view details about the tour. Below is an overview of the sightseeing tours. A total of 13 tours are available in Leipzig, Germany.

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Self-guided Tour #1

• Oelßners Hof
• Schwarzes Hufeisen
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Pfeffermühle
• Hôtel de Pologne
• Matthäikirchdenkmal
• Museum in der Runden Ecke
• Richard-Wagner-Denkmal
• Großer Blumenberg
• Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche
• Villersbrunnen
• Naturkundemuseum
• Deutsches Zentrum für barrierefreies Lesen
• Haus Pommer
• Deutsches Kleingärtnermuseum
• Philippuskirche
• Apelstein 35

Self-guided Tour #2

• Goldene Hand
• Geschwister Scholl-Haus, Institut für Kunstpädagogik
• Demokratieglocke
• City-Hochhaus
• Dresdner Hof
• Jahrhundertschritt
• Goethedenkmal
• 17. Juni 1953
• Barthels Hof
• Bach-Museum Leipzig
• Treppenturm
• Rathausbrunnen
• Christian Friedrich Henrici Picander
• Ez-Chaim-Synagoge

Self-guided Tour #3

• St. Lukas-Kirche
• Apelstein 42
• Reclam-Museum
• Rabensteinplatz
• Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University
• Alter Johannisfriedhof
• Lincks Gartenhaus
• Landgericht Leipzig
• Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig - Bibliotheca Albertina
• Villa S. Sieskind
• HTWK Leipzig Wiener Bau Fakultät Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik
• Academy for Visual Arts
• Galerie für Zeitgenössische Kunst Neubau
• Galerie für Zeitgenössische Kunst
• Lutherkirche

Self-guided Tour #4

• Dr.-Güntz-Park
• St. Laurentius
• Erlöserkirche
• Russische Gedächtniskirche
• Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum
• Stadtarchiv Leipzig

Self-guided Tour #5

• Botanischer Garten Leipzig
• Bayerischer Bahnhof
• Peterskirche
• Heinrich-Heine-Denkmal

Self-guided Tour #6

• Taborkirche
• Apelstein 26
• Fritz Schulz jun. AG Chemische Fabriken; Globuswerke
• Museum für Druckkunst
• Könneritzbrücke
• Bethanienkirche

Self-guided Tour #7

• Gohliser Schlösschen
• Friedenskirche/Paxkirche/Jugendkirche Leipzig
• Michaeliskirche
• Gasbehälter Gaswerk I
• Apelstein 36
• Freund und Feind im Tod vereint
• Gedächtniskirche

Self-guided Tour #8

• Eventpalast
• Napoleonstein
• Monument to the Battle of the Nations
• Apelstein 42 (Original)
• Park an der Etzoldschen Sandgrube

Self-guided Tour #9

• Marienkirche
• Apelstein 45
• UT Connewitz

Why Visit Sights? Self-guided sightseeing tours are a free and safe alternative to bus tours. You can explore Leipzig at your own pace, any time! Do something good for your health by walking.

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Leipzig Historic Centre

Leipzig is located in the heart of Europe, at the crossroads of two ancient roads: Via Regia and Via Imperii. The West-East route from Paris to Moscow and the South-North route from Rome to Szczecin led to Leipzig merchants with not only a variety of products from all of the world, but also with new ideas and thoughts that shaped many faces of the city.

Leipzig is world-famous for the trade fair, books and music. The Leipziger Messe that dates back to the twelfth century had been always known for its international environment, even during the GDR the West met the East here. The Leipzig Trade Fair is today one of the largest trade fairs in Europe, especially renowned for the second biggest book fair in Germany. The Leipzig Book Fair seems to be a continuation of the long history of the city as a centre of printing. The city was home to one of the largest German universities at that time and this meant a high potential for orders: so, many printers set up their shops. The printing houses that published many historical bestsellers, like Luther’s German translation of the Bible or Capital by Karl Marx played an important role by building up Leipzig as the capital of the German book industry. Nearly one thousand publishers and booksellers existed in 1914 in Leipzig, along with three hundred printers and 173 bookbinders. During Nazi Germany the Graphics District in Leipzig became a centre of the propaganda of the Third Reich. This area, as well as the centre of the city were heavily destroyed in 1943 during the bombing raid.

Leipzig is also a city of music! Great musicians like Johann Sebastian Bach, Clara and Robert Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn and Kurt Masur lived and composed here. Those great personalities not only created masterpieces in music, but also embodied real change. Clara Schumann fought for her rights, Felix Mendelssohn came up with the idea of conducting an orchestra and Kurt Masur played one of the leading roles in the Peaceful Revolution in Leipzig that led to the German Reunification.

After the Iron Curtain came down in 1989, the city lost 70,000 industry jobs and 90,000 inhabitants. But Leipzig could still be saved, thanks to many dedicated citizens who turned some of its post-industrial sites into centres of art and culture. Leipzig is today one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe, compact but still green. It is sometimes called a ‘second Berlin’ because of its diversity and open-mindedness. And, just like Berlin, the city is facing another problem – gentrification. This has already started to change its face.

On this tour, we will see:

• Stock Exchange
• Madler Passage
• Speck’s Passage
• Nikolaikirche
• Augustusplatz (Leipzig University, Oper Leipzig, Gewandhaus)
• Moritzbastei
• The German National Library
• New Town Hall
• Thomaskirche

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An absolute must!

If coming to Leipzig, you simply must go on this tour! Myself and my son had a brilliant time walking the streets of the city with our tour guide, with lots of interesting tales of the city and in a way that was relaxed for the entire group. Can’t recommend visiting Leipzig and going on this tour enough, absolutely made my trip worth it!

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Had an absolutely fantastic time with our guide, a brilliant way to learn the fascinating history of the city whilst hearing some interesting and funny stories. Can’t recommend enough.

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The New York State Library announces its upcoming programming for May 2024, including webinars and events related to genealogical services, small business development assistance, and other interesting topics. The following upcoming free programming requires registration and is available either in person or online, as indicated in each listing.

Basic Salvage Techniques for Paper Collections

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This program, for individuals who work or volunteer in cultural institutions, will cover the role of wet salvage of paper-based collections as part of a larger incident response. After an overview of emergency preparation and response protocols, participants will take on incident response roles and run through a mock-flood scenario. In this hands-on program, participants will work in groups to salvage and triage a variety of collection items from a pool, including papers, photographs, and bound materials. A post-scenario debrief gives participants the opportunity to review their actions with workshop instructors. Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) Education and Outreach Specialist Liyah Desher and DHPSNY Preservation Specialist Kate Jacus will present.

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Between the 1880s and 1920s, Yiddish-language newspapers rose from obscurity to become successful institutions integral to American Jewish life. During this period, Yiddish-speaking immigrants came to view newspapers as indispensable parts of their daily lives. For many Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, acclimating to America became inextricably intertwined with becoming a devoted reader of the Yiddish periodical press, as the newspapers and their staffs became a fusion of friends, religious and political authorities, tour guides, matchmakers, and social welfare agencies. In A Revolution in Type, Ayelet Brinn argues that questions related to women and gender were central to the emergence of the Yiddish press as a powerful, influential force in American Jewish culture.

Ayelet Brinn  is an Assistant Professor of Judaic Studies and History at the University of Hartford, where she holds the Philip D. Feltman Professorship in Modern Jewish History. After receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, she held a Rabin-Shvidler Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies at Columbia University and Fordham University, the Ivan and Nina Ross Family Fellow, Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, and was a Scholar in Residence at the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute.

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Discovering the Frank Brothers - Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence (Webinar)

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Shirley Green will speak about her recent book, Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence (Westholme Publishing; 2023). The narrative follows the lives of William and Benjamin Frank, two brothers who enlisted in the Second Rhode Island Regiment during the American Revolutionary War in the spring of 1777. Their military experiences quickly diverged, and Dr. Green explores their stories to provide context and substance to the Black experience during the war years, as well as underscore the significant distinction between free Blacks in military service and those who had been enslaved, and how they responded in different ways to the harsh realities of racism.

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1867-1999 , is a collection that includes maps of over twelve thousand American cities and towns. Sanborn Maps were originally created to evaluate the degree of risk associated with commercial, industrial, and residential structures. Today, Sanborn Maps are often consulted by researchers interested in the characteristics of buildings and how neighborhoods changed over time.

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