Private guided tour Leipzig: Panorama Tower with local guide

Set your own route through Leipzig, ending at the city's tallest building

A private guided tour of Leipzig for your group alone, with a certified local guide in English or German, hotel pickup from the city centre, and skip-the-line entry to the Panorama Tower. The route adapts to what interests you, St. Thomas Church, Mädler Passage, the Old Stock Exchange, Barthels Hof, so you move at your own pace and spend time on what matters. The tour runs two hours and ends at the 143-metre Panorama Tower on Augustusplatz for the view across the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private guided tour in Leipzig

• Meet your private guide
• Stroll barefoot streets
• Admire St. Thomas Church
• Explore Mädler Passage
• Visit Barthels Hof
• See Old Stock Exchange
• View New Augustheum
• Enjoy Panorama Tower view

The experience

Leipzig has transformed over three decades from a overlooked East German city into a place with real energy. A private tour means no fixed itinerary handed down and no strangers dictating the stops. Before you start, you tell the guide what you want to see: the barefoot streets, the imposing St. Thomas Church, the elegant Mädler Passage, the baroque Old Stock Exchange, or the modern New Augustheum. The guide knows the city and can take you off the usual paths if that's what you're after.

You move at your own pace, stop when something catches your eye, and ask questions without feeling rushed. The guide is certified and speaks either English or German, depending on which option you choose at checkout. Hotel pickup from the city centre is included, so you don't navigate the tram system on arrival.

The tour ends at the Panorama Tower, Leipzig's tallest building at 143 metres. Your entry ticket and skip-the-line access are included, so you walk straight up to the observation deck and take in the city from above. The whole experience runs two hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from the city centre.
• a certified local guide in English or German.
• skip-the-line entry to the Panorama Tower and access to the observation deck at 143 metres.

Options for this experience

2 options

German speaking guide9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00Lasts 2 hours

English speaking guide9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00Lasts 2 hours

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Dirk Langenhan - Orte. Menschen. Geschichten.

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to explore at your own speed without a set itinerary or a group of strangers. The private format means the guide adapts the route to what interests you, and you control how long you spend at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I change the route if I find something I want to see along the way?

Yes. The tour has no fixed route. It's built around what your group wants to explore. If you have specific requests, you can contact the guide before the tour starts to plan the stops together.

What is St. Thomas Church and why is it on the tour?

St. Thomas Church is one of Leipzig's most imposing landmarks, a historic church in the city centre that the guide will show you as part of the walk through the city's main areas.

Is the Panorama Tower entry included, or do I pay extra?

Entry to the Panorama Tower and skip-the-line access are both included in the tour price. You don't buy a separate ticket at the door.

What's the minimum group size, and does the price change if we're just two people?

The tour is private to your group, so it works for any size. The price depends on how many people are in your party: specify the exact number when you book.

Do I need to be fit or have any special mobility to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's not suitable for children under 14 or for people with reduced mobility.