Leipzig English Self-Guided Audio Tour with Quizzes on your Phone

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1. 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 min

2. 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 min

3. 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 min

4. 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 min

5. 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 min

6. 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 min

7. 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 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Leipzig

• Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 28 city tours we list in Leipzig.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Leipzig

Leipzig is a Saxon city of music, trade fairs and coffee houses, where Bach worked and where the peaceful protests of 1989 began.

Leipzig has been a trading city since the Middle Ages, and its fairs gave it arcades, courtyards and merchants' houses. Johann Sebastian Bach was cantor at the Thomaskirche from 1723 until his death, and the Thomanerchor, the boys' choir, has sung there since 1212. The Nikolaikirche was the starting point of the Monday demonstrations of 1989, and the 91-metre Monument to the Battle of the Nations marks the great battle of 1813.

Top-ranked sights in Leipzig: St Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche), St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche), Leipzig Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Leipzig).

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