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Leipzig
Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Where Leipzig sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 6
- Bookable experiences
- 68
- Time zone
- Europe/Berlin
Leipzig sits in Saxony, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 68 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Germany › Saxony › Leipzig
What to see in Leipzig
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)
20 tours & tickets
Free to visit
Tours of St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)
Leipzig Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Leipzig)
2 tours & tickets
Tours of Leipzig Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Leipzig)
Sample itineraries for Leipzig
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Leipzig
Leipzig's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Leipzig's most-visited sights
- MorningSt Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)24 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddaySt. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)20 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonMuseum in der Runden Ecke5 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGruseltour Leipzig 90-minute walking tour about the Dark Secrets of LeipzigTakes about 1.5 hours.
2 days in Leipzig
Leipzig's most-visited sights · More of Leipzig's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Leipzig's most-visited sights
- MorningSt Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)24 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddaySt. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)20 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonMuseum in der Runden Ecke5 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGruseltour Leipzig 90-minute walking tour about the Dark Secrets of LeipzigTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Leipzig's top sights
- MorningPanometer2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLeipzig Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Leipzig)2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBig city tour Leipzig Hop on hop offTakes about 1.5 hours.
3 days in Leipzig
Leipzig's most-visited sights · More of Leipzig's top sights · Day trip to Dresden
- 1
Day 1
Leipzig's most-visited sights
- MorningSt Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)24 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddaySt. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)20 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonMuseum in der Runden Ecke5 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGruseltour Leipzig 90-minute walking tour about the Dark Secrets of LeipzigTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Leipzig's top sights
- MorningPanometer2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLeipzig Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Leipzig)2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBig city tour Leipzig Hop on hop offTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Dresden
- Early startHead to DresdenAbout 100 km from Leipzig — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Leipzig
Leipzig's most-visited sights · More of Leipzig's top sights · Day trip to Dresden · Day trip to Potsdam · Day trip to Karlovy Vary
- 1
Day 1
Leipzig's most-visited sights
- MorningSt Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)24 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddaySt. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)20 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonMuseum in der Runden Ecke5 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGruseltour Leipzig 90-minute walking tour about the Dark Secrets of LeipzigTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Leipzig's top sights
- MorningPanometer2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLeipzig Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Leipzig)2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBig city tour Leipzig Hop on hop offTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Dresden
- Early startHead to DresdenAbout 100 km from Leipzig — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Potsdam
- Early startHead to PotsdamAbout 126 km from Leipzig — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Karlovy Vary
- Early startHead to Karlovy VaryAbout 128 km from Leipzig — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Leipzig
Leipzig's most-visited sights · More of Leipzig's top sights · Day trip to Dresden · Day trip to Potsdam · Day trip to Karlovy Vary · Day trip to Schönefeld · Day trip to Berlin
- 1
Day 1
Leipzig's most-visited sights
- MorningSt Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)24 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddaySt. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)20 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonMuseum in der Runden Ecke5 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGruseltour Leipzig 90-minute walking tour about the Dark Secrets of LeipzigTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Leipzig's top sights
- MorningPanometer2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLeipzig Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Leipzig)2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadBig city tour Leipzig Hop on hop offTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Dresden
- Early startHead to DresdenAbout 100 km from Leipzig — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Potsdam
- Early startHead to PotsdamAbout 126 km from Leipzig — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Karlovy Vary
- Early startHead to Karlovy VaryAbout 128 km from Leipzig — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Schönefeld
- Early startHead to SchönefeldAbout 140 km from Leipzig — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Berlin
- Early startHead to BerlinAbout 150 km from Leipzig — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Leipzig
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Gruseltour Leipzig 90-minute walking tour about the Dark Secrets of Leipzig
4.6 (211)1h 30m
Take part in Gruseltour Leipzig, the city's most haunted walking tour. Hear about legends and secrets of the past and experience chilling events.
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Big city tour Leipzig Hop on hop off
4.1 (65)1h 30m
Whether trade fair city, city of culture, hero city or Little Paris, immerse yourself in the causal cosiness with us. Experience the most beautiful, impressive and interesting places of Leipzig during our entertaining…
from €24 / personView details
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Leipzig Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour With a Guide
4.7 (3)2h
Begin your Leipzig walking tour at Deutsche Bank Filiale with your guide. Visit the New Town Hall, learning about its origins and connection to Martin Luther. Next, explore St. Nicholas Church, pivotal in the 1989…
from €65 / personView details
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Leipzig : modern guided tour of the old town - innovative & entertaining!
5.0 (37)1h 30m
Discover Leipzig anew : the entertaining historic city tour! Immerse yourself in Leipzig's fascinating history and modern culture - with our unique walking tour! This tour combines classic city history with modern…
from €15 / personView details
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Leipzig : Segway tour with a lot of driving fun • our bestseller!
5.0 (37)2h 30m
This city tour on the Segway is unique! We drive with you our "bridge tour" from the city center to the Lindenau harbour in the west of the city. You will learn to recognize Leipzig as a green city, but also learn a lot…
from €79 / personView details
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Leipzig exclusive : Guided bike tour for a private group
5.0 (15)3h
Leipzig was once a trade fair metropolis, industrial district, publishing centre – and a model of early-day architecture. This diversity is what makes Leipzig distinctive to this day : here fine villa district, there…
from €108 / personView details
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