Leipzig self-guided audio tour: Explore at your own pace

Walk Leipzig's landmarks with audio in your ears and the map in your hands

A self-guided audio tour of Leipzig lets you download mp3 files and a map, then explore the city's key sites, St. Thomas Church, the Old Town Hall, Leipzig Opera House, and cultural venues: at whatever pace suits your day. The tour is available in English only, runs between two and five hours depending on how many stops you linger at, and requires no admission fees or guide. You supply your own device and headphones.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Leipzig's key landmarks

• Visit Hauptbahnhof Leipzig station
• Explore Oper Leipzig opera house
• Walk around Augustusplatz square
• Attend concert at Gewandhaus zu Leipzig
• Tour the GRASSI Museum complex
• Experience Moritzbastei cultural venue
• Visit New Town Hall building
• Explore St. Thomas Church and Bach Museum
• Tour Museum der Bildenden Künste

The experience

Download the Citywalksz app, load the audio files and map onto your phone or tablet, and you're ready to start. The tour takes you through Hauptbahnhof Leipzig (one of Europe's largest railway stations, built in 1915 and now housing over 140 shops and restaurants), then moves into the city proper. You'll pass Augustusplatz, the sprawling public square anchored by the Opera House and the Gewandhaus concert hall, home to the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra. The audio narration explains what you're looking at as you walk, so you move at whatever speed feels right: stop for twenty minutes at St. Thomas Church to read about Bach's time as cantor there, or keep moving if you're short on time.

The route also covers the GRASSI Museum complex, an Art Deco building housing three museums (Applied Arts, Ethnology, Musical Instruments), Moritzbastei (a 16th-century bastion turned cultural venue with bars and live music), and the Museum of Fine Arts, which holds work from the Middle Ages through contemporary pieces. You'll walk through historic passageways and market squares, and the map keeps you oriented. Since there are no admission fees included, you can choose which museums to enter and which to view from outside. The audio tells you what's worth knowing about each one.

You need your own smartphone or tablet to download the files, and your own headphones. The tour is English-language only. Depending on how many stops you make and how long you linger, the whole thing takes somewhere between two and five hours. Public transportation is nearby if your feet need a break, and the city center is compact enough that most of the walking is manageable.

What’s included

• Self-guided audio tour in English.
• downloadable mp3 files and map.
• access to the Citywalksz app.
• self-paced exploration of eight major landmarks and cultural sites across central Leipzig.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Citywalksz Ltd

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you travel solo or with a small group and want to set your own rhythm: no fixed start time, no waiting for a guide, no pressure to keep up or slow down. The audio does the explaining while you decide when to linger and when to move on.

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Top questions

What landmarks does the audio tour actually cover?

St. Thomas Church, where Bach worked as cantor; the Old Town Hall; the Leipzig Opera House; Augustusplatz with the Gewandhaus concert hall; the GRASSI Museum complex; Moritzbastei; the New Town Hall; Hauptbahnhof Leipzig; and the Museum of Fine Arts. The audio explains the history and significance of each as you arrive.

Do I need to buy tickets to enter the museums and churches on the tour?

No admission fees are included with the audio tour. You can walk past the exteriors and listen to the audio descriptions, or pay separately if you want to go inside any of the museums or churches. The choice is yours as you go.

What do I need to download and how does it work?

Download the Citywalksz app, then download the mp3 audio files and the map that come with your ticket. Open the map on your phone, put on headphones, and start the audio file. The narration guides you through the city as you walk at your own pace.

Can I do this tour on a rainy day or does weather matter?

The tour is entirely outdoors, so heavy rain will make it uncomfortable. Light rain is manageable with an umbrella, but you'll want to check the forecast before you go. There are cafés and shops along the route if you need to take shelter.

How long should I plan for, and can I stop and come back to it later?

The tour takes between two and five hours depending on how many stops you make and how long you spend at each one. You can pause, grab lunch, visit a museum, and pick up where you left off: the map and audio files stay on your device, so you control the timing completely.