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Private tour through Leipzig's historic trade fair buildings, courtyards and passages
Museum der bildenden Künste, Katharinenstraße, Leipzig, Germany,
Leipzig,
Germany
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Overview
Duration
1h 30min
Languages
German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Narrow alleyways, hidden courtyards, magnificent passages - this is Leipzig's city center. Even in the Middle Ages, there were countless passageways and courtyards around the market square. Leipzig was the scene of illustrious trade fairs: Twice a year, not only traders from all over Europe came to the city, but the hustle and bustle of the fair also attracted jugglers, quacks and charlatans.With the beginning of the sample fairs at the end of the 19th century, the first fair houses were built. The goods were no longer sold, but exhibited as samples. Elegant trade fair palaces such as the Städtisches Kaufhaus, Specks Hof and the famous Mädlerpassage were soon built.Experience Leipzig's rise from a market town to a trade fair metropolis. Discover 500 years of trade and change in one of Saxony's most beautiful cities.
What to remember
Important info
Not suitable for:
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12 or wheelchair users
Know in advance:
- After booking, you have the option to contact the guide and suggest another meeting point or request a hotel pickup from a hotel in the city center at the start time. Contact info found on the voucher
- This tour operates with a group pricing of 8 people max. You may also book the complete tour with fewer participants as a private tour, but with the full price
- This tour takes place in all weathers, so please dress accordingly
- Note that the tour does not end at the starting point
What's included
Private tour. Hotel pick-up. Local guide
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Embark on a journey through 500 years of trade and change in Leipzig, a trade fair metropolis. Explore Leipzig's city center with its narrow alleyways, hidden courtyards, and magnificent passages. Witness the bustling trade fairs that attracted traders, jugglers, quacks, and charlatans. Marvel at the Städtisches Kaufhaus, Specks Hof, and the famous Mädlerpassage
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until 10 days in advance
Provider
Dirk Langenhan - Orte. Menschen. Geschichten.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at the Museum of Fine Arts, Katharinenstraße 10 (next to the Tourist Information). Alternatively, you can be picked up from your hotel in the city center as arranged after booking.