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Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$12 and current price is NZ$9 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 5m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Dive into the pulsating heart of Leipzig, where the ringing coins of global merchants financed the immortal scores of J.S. Bach and the revolutionary printing presses of the Enlightenment. This captivating tour unravels the 'cultural trinity' of the city – trade, music, and publishing. Discover how a rough marketplace transformed into a melting pot of European intellect, where Goethe drank with students and Mendelssohn revived forgotten masterpieces. Join us on a mental journey through towering churches, legendary coffee houses, and historic passages to uncover the hidden forces that have shaped Western culture.

    • 3.6 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 125 min.
    • Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and art, design, and aesthetics
      Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • St. Thomas Church
    • Thomaskirchhof 18
    • 04109, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Thomas Church
    • 19 Thomaskirchhof
    • 04109, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

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Podcast Tour Leipzig: A Symphony of Trade, Ink, and Genius in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 5 minutes2h 5m
    2h 5m
  • Opening hours: Tue 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$11.86
NZ$9.49 x 2 AdultsNZ$18.98
Total
The previous price was NZ$23.72 and current price is NZ$18.98
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts incorporated into an exciting storey
  • Inclusions
    Point-to-point navigation between stops

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St. Thomas Church

  • 10m
The starting point of Leipzig's musical heritage, where J.S. Bach worked as Thomaskantor for 27 years.

Haus Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum

  • 10m
One of the oldest coffee houses in Europe and an important meeting place for publishers, writers, and composers.

Auerbach's Keller

  • 10m
This historic wine cellar, which became immortal in Goethe's 'Faust', embodies the fusion of trade fairs and literature.

St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)

  • 10m
Bach's other main church, which illustrates the immense demand for new musical compositions.

Speck's Hof

  • 10m
A breathtaking architectural masterpiece that shows Leipzig's transition to the 'Mustermesse'.

Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig

  • 10m
The former residence of Felix Mendelssohn, who revived Bach's music and founded Germany's first music conservatory.

Haus des Buches Leipzig Buchverlag Leipzig

  • 10m
A modern monument in the historic Graphic Quarter, representing Leipzig's era as the capital of the German publishing industry.

Reclam- Museum Leipzig

  • 10m
Dedicated to the publisher who created the 'Universal Library' and democratized literature with cheap paperbacks.

Location

Activity location

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    St. Thomas Church
    • Thomaskirchhof 18
    • 04109, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    St. Thomas Church
    • 19 Thomaskirchhof
    • 04109, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

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