The 10 Best Tours in Leipzig, Saxony

March 13, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

It’s always hard to fill the shoes of someone who used to do your job very well. If you’re the choirmaster at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, guess whose shoes you have to fill? Bach’s. (No pressure.) Leipzig is closely connected to classical music—Wagner was born here, and Mendelssohn established a conservatory here in 1843. If you’re more of a melancholy, contemporary type, visit during the Wave-Gotik-Treffen, billed as the world’s largest "dark" (Goth, industrial, punk, etc.) music festival.
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1. Leipzig Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Löwenbrunnen, Naschmarkt, 04109 Leipzig, Germany Löwenbrunnen, Naschmarkt, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

2. Canoe Tour "The Leipzig Round"

Schreberstraße 20, 04109 Leipzig, Germany Stadthafen Leipzig
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This beautiful round trip shows Leipzig both from its natural side, as well as the charm of industrial architecture on the water. The average distance is easy to handle for beginners and also offers paddlers with more experience one or the other challenge. The tour starts in the city harbor Leipzig. When you arrive, you will meet your guide and get a detailed introduction to paddling and safety aspects. From the city harbor we drive past the villa of the famous publisher family Baedeker and the imposing Palmgarten weir on the Elsterflutbett. Along Leipzig's largest park, the Clara Zetkin Park, we paddle to the racecourse in Scheibenholz. After the Leipzig corner, continue to the Leipzig Canoe Club. Here, the boats have to be transported a short distance. Then we follow the White Elster back to the city. Here we pass among other things the Buntgarnwerke and finally reach the city harbor.

Inclusions: Use of canoes incl. Paddles and life jackets

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Reviewed By Elbgoettin

Loved the tour, special thanks to Falko, who was a terrific guide. Was a bit disappointed that the tour dud not actually go through the Karl Heine Kanal, we had to turn around when we reached it.

3. Party Bike & Beer Bike Sightseeing Berlin - max. 6 people

Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany Leo Rikscha
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The ConferenceBike that brings fun along. Experience and enjoy these unusual vehicles at a pageant, birthday party, bachelorette party, lady cracker, company outing, company promotion or just on a trip with the family. Sights of the capital can be reached quickly and easily and get to know Berlin better in a relaxed atmosphere. Where should it go? To the opera, to the Olympic Stadium or the blue hangover? Do you want the club night "from dusk till dawn", a Spree trip through the countryside, from the Tiergarten to Maybachufer, or do you prefer the fastest way from the concert to your cozy bed? We offer stress-free journeys with a lot of fun, comfort and guaranteed the best CO2 balance. With ConferenceBike you will experience Berlin as if you were a local, from whatever angle you want. Perfect for all types of visitors; Orientation tours with the traditional highlights. rickshaw

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Travel Guide, Music on request, photographer

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea

Reviewed By Toni8736

This amazing Riksha Tour in the heart of this amazing city Berlin, is one of the best which I did with my girl friend. Ufuk is an original “Berliner”, which knows hidden places and corners in his hometown. And he himself is an alive, entertaining and good hearted person which is really caring for his guests and playing amazing good vibes music with his sound system! But don’t worry, if you like it silent, then it will be silent. Enjoy the ride with the best Riksha driver and city guide in Berlin!

4. The classic - experience the city culinary

Café Wagner, Richard-Wagner-Platz 1, 04109 Leipzig, Germany Leipzig Foodtours
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Everything that defines Leipzig, we find in the city center again: history to touch, classic architecture, a unique passenger system, culture in every facet, a casual lifestyle and delicious kaleidoscope of culinary addresses. We take a tour in the heart of the metropolis, let us drift and pamper ourselves with food and drinks that we enjoy in this unique setting.

Inclusions: 5-6 delicious tasting stations, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages

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5. First Date with Leipzig

Mendebrunnen, Augustusplatz 15, 04109 Leipzig, Germany Leipzig Walks and Vibes
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This is your "First Date with Leipzig". You are here to enjoy the atmosphere of the city. I will not load you with dates and names, though will provide you this information if required. My goal is to make you fall in love with the city I moved in several years ago. The same way I fell in love with it. I will tell you the most amusing, grabbing and interesting stories about Leipzig, show you the most famous locations and passages you might not consider checking out on your own. I am there for you to answer your questions, to give you city tips and be a story teller. I want you to have a good time in Leipzig and I will care about it. The most pleasant compliment for our Leipzig walk would be your wish to return and visit the city again See you in Leipzig!

Inclusions: Memorable pictures from the tour and a compliment postcard

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Snacks

6. Guided Walking Tour in Hamburg: HafenCity, Speicherstadt and Elbe Philharmonic Hall

Rathausmarkt, Hamburg, Germany Schoenes Hamburg
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Enjoy a guided walking tour that will take you back in time. Get to know how people lived in Hamburg in former times. See an example of their housing during the 17th century and see how times have changed ever since leading up to the 21st century and it's famous landmarks such as the Elbe Philharmonic Hall and HafenCity.

Inclusions: Professional guide

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Reviewed By davidfeldheim

Jutta was prompt, personable, knowledgeable and very conversational. Her English is excellent and she is quite willing to adapt the Agenda to your preferences. I strongly recommend Jutta. David

7. Canoe tour in the Karl Heine Canal

Schreberstraße 20, 04109 Leipzig, Germany Stadthafen Leipzig
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From the city harbor Leipzig the tour leads through the Elstermühlgraben, past the Palmengartenwehr into the Stadtelster. The Karl-Heine-Kanal starts at Schleussig, where we paddle under the riverboat up to the Stelzenhaus, where we have time for a breather before heading back. The beginning and end of this tour is the city harbor Leipzig

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Reviewed By 868hansr

Not friendly at all, rough behaviour to other people on the the canal, all in all not creating an atmosphere to enjoy.

8. Berlin Bike Rental

Berlin, Berlin I Love Berlin Tours
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Explore Berlin on your own time and cruise all day through one of the most bike-friendly cities. Create your own itinerary and ride safely through the city following the bike roads and park paths while passing Berlin's many sights.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Map of Berlin

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By gilu20180412

Because of a knee injury I can’t walk much and the bicycle tour with Jerry was the best that could happen to me. We met at Alexanderplatz and he found me a good bike and adjusted it well so I could get on and off easily. 3.5 hours sounded much at first, but it was perfect and I could handle it well even without training. We saw a lot of places and he gave quite interesting information. Some of the places I hadn’t even known about - even after 10 visits to Berlin. On a bike you can get much closer to the objects of interest than by bus or boat. Also you can take as much time for taking photos and answering questions as needed. It was a very interesting and fun tour that I highly recommend. Maybe next time I’ll take another one of his tours. Jerry is a fascinating tour guide and is adding a lot of humor to the interesting Information he shares. If needed he switched between English and German. Thanks Jerry – keep up the good work! Gilu

9. Canoe tour through the Leipziger Neuseenland

Schreberstraße 20, 04109 Leipzig, Germany Stadthafen Leipzig
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The tour starts in the city harbor Leipzig, only a few minutes walk from the city center. Due to the central location in the Leipzig water system, this is the perfect starting point for exploration tours. You will meet your guide here and get a detailed introduction to paddle technology and safety aspects. From the city harbor we drive past the villa of the famous publisher family Baedeker and the imposing Palmgarten weir on the Elsterflutbett. From there it goes over Pleiße and through the raft ditch to Cospudener See. Here we cross the lake in a south-easterly direction, to convert from the shore of the lake, the boats through the empty Elster flood bed in the White Elster. Here are also those canoeists at their expense, who like a little more current. With the flow of the natural Elsterverlaufs it goes to Leipzig. Past the Leipzig Canoe Club and through Schleußig and Plagwitz the tour leads back to the city harbor Leipzig.

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Reviewed By Elbgoettin

Loved the tour, special thanks to Falko, who was a terrific guide. Was a bit disappointed that the tour dud not actually go through the Karl Heine Kanal, we had to turn around when we reached it.

10. Dragon Boat / Dragon Boat 75 min / 105 min

Schreberstraße 20, 04109 Leipzig, Germany Stadthafen Leipzig

Dragon Boat Tour Sightseeing From the city harbor, cross the Elstermühlgraben past the villas to the Palmgartenwehr. From there we drive on the Elster to the restored Buntgarnwerke in the district Schleußig. Then it goes to the Elsterflutbett. Here too the speed can be increased and possibly sprinted against canoe Olympic champion or world champion. Upstream it goes to the racecourse Scheibenholz and the Pleißemündung. With the direction of the river we return to the city harbor.

Inclusions: Use of the dragon boat including paddles and life vests

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Reviewed By Elbgoettin

Loved the tour, special thanks to Falko, who was a terrific guide. Was a bit disappointed that the tour dud not actually go through the Karl Heine Kanal, we had to turn around when we reached it.

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