Leipzig: GDR and Peaceful Revolution, Guided Walk

About this tour

This tour is only available in German. Get to know Leipzig and its recent history in a relaxed way. Start the self-guided tour whenever you like and spend a insightful time in this exciting and fascinating city. Experience Leipzig’s rich history, which played a decisive role in the fall of the Berlin Wall, on a unique tour. You start at the historic main railway station, a witness to change through the ages. Explore the city centre, where the courageous Monday demonstrations once took place, paving the way for peaceful change. Visit famous landmarks such as the Nikolaikirche, a central site of the peaceful protest movement. Take a look back into the GDR past at the Round Corner to understand the significance of the Stasi headquarters. This tour offers a moving experience that takes you on a journey into the past as you walk through the picturesque streets of a city that made history. Plan a leisurely 2,5 hours for this 3,5 km walk so that you can take your time to look at everything and have time for small breaks here and there. The tour ends at the starting point, the Leipzig Main Railway Station. The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It’s like being shown Leipzig by a good friend who knows the city like the back of his hand and has many exciting stories to tell. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Leipzig! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.