All Saxony Tours & Excursions in 2026

Dive into the rough, smoky reality of 19th-century Chemnitz, which was known throughout Europe as the 'Saxon Manchester'. This captivating walking tour reveals the stark division of a city torn between immense industrial wealth and the grueling toil of the working class. From the rumbling locomotives of the railway to the deafening power looms of the giant spinning mills, you follow the flow of capital. Discover the architectural monuments of capitalism, the hidden stories of child labor, and the lasting legacy of a fallen industrial giant. - 3.8 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 92 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and urbanism & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Chemnitz. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Karl-Marx-Monument to Siegertsches Haus, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Chemnitz to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Chemnitz through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Chemnitz's diverse architectural marvels and cultural heritage. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Chemnitz in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

The Magic Sand Show in the Sandtheater Leipzig offers a fascinating sand painting show that impressively tells the moving history of the city. Under the direction of the renowned director Dimitrij Sacharow, the best sand artists in Europe bring impressive images to life. This emotional journey through Leipzig shows the beauty and dynamism of the city and is an indispensable experience for locals and visitors. Experience the art of sand painting in a unique theater, considered the only repertoire theater for live sand painting worldwide.

Leipzig itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Markt and Thomaskirche, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

Dive into a quarter that once declared itself an independent nation. From the survival of the firestorms of the Second World War to the resistance against the sterile grip of modern gentrification – the Outer Neustadt in Dresden is a vibrant, breathing canvas of rebellion. Accompany Lukas, an architectural historian, and Elena, a local expert on street culture, on their journey through occupied pubs, musical run-off, and anarchic intersections. Discover how a decaying GDR district transformed into a vibrant micronation, and explore the delicate balance between raw authenticity and curated coolness. - 2.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 96 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and art, design & aesthetics Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dresden Highlights: Discover all of Dresden in one easy walk! With just your smartphone and headphones, you'll stroll from the magnificent Frauenkirche and the baroque Zwinger palace to the Semperoper and the terraces above the Elbe – while an immersive audio guide with a high-quality voice reveals the story behind each stop. Surprising fun facts and historical photos bring the city to life, turning a simple walk into an unforgettable journey through a baroque masterpiece rebuilt stone by stone from its own ashes. How It Works No human person for guiding (tourguide), this is self-guided audio tour. You use your own smartphone to navigate and listen. No app download is required—just click the access link in your ticket to begin instantly. This route explores the free public sights, so no entrance tickets are needed or included. Tour Details * Duration: 2h walking, 40m audio * Stops: 9 * Languages: EN, DE, IT, FR, ES

Discover the captivating blend of Baroque architecture and modern technology on the BIG Dresden City Tour. This aprox. 6-hours journey starts at Pirnaischer Platz and takes you through Dresden’s left and right River site, see the North of Dresden, Dresden-Neustadt and the historic Old Town, featuring iconic sites like the Frauenkirche and Semper Opera House. A personal guide ensures an intimate experience as you explore the city's rich history and culture - Duration: Approximately 6 hours, starting at 9:00 AM - Explore famous sites like the North of Dresden with Silicon Saxony- - visit Dresden-Neustadt, and his cafes, pubs and club´s - Enjoy free time in the historic Old Town aprox. 1.5 hrs and a final lunch stop at Lindenschänke, a old nice Restaurant with Beergarden and Elbriver view - Small groups of up to 6 people for a personalized experience -we are dogfriendly

Experience Leipzig's Old Town in the mysterious glow of the evening hours and discover Leipzig's most beautiful sights in a completely new way. Between illuminated alleys and a historical backdrop, an exciting escape game full of gripping story, tricky puzzles and a special atmosphere awaits you. Spend an unforgettable time with your loved ones between adventure and nighttime flair.

Leave the classic tourist paths and discover the colossal remains of the Old Fair in Leipzig. This is not just a walk past old buildings; it is a journey into the grandiose, bold soul of a city that created its own power. Find out how independent merchants—and not kings—built technical marvels, invented modern world trade, and preserved an open-minded oasis even in the darkest days of the Cold War. Prepare yourself to feel very small – and deeply inspired. - 3.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 113 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Experience Dresden’s Old Town in the mysterious glow of the evening hours and discover Dresden’s most beautiful sights in a completely new way. Between illuminated alleys and a historical backdrop, an exciting escape game full of gripping story, tricky puzzles and a special atmosphere awaits you. Spend an unforgettable time with your loved ones between adventure and nighttime flair.

Dive into the pulsating heart of Leipzig, where the ringing coins of global merchants financed the immortal scores of J.S. Bach and the revolutionary printing presses of the Enlightenment. This captivating tour unravels the 'cultural trinity' of the city – trade, music, and publishing. Discover how a rough marketplace transformed into a melting pot of European intellect, where Goethe drank with students and Mendelssohn revived forgotten masterpieces. Join us on a mental journey through towering churches, legendary coffee houses, and historic passages to uncover the hidden forces that have shaped Western culture. - 3.6 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 125 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and art, design, and aesthetics Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Get introduced to Leipzig in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche) and St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche), as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Leipzig history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Leipzig everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Leipzig, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

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Dive into the rough, beating heart of West Leipzig. This captivating tour takes you through Plagwitz, a district with a thousand faces. From a visionary industrial utopia of the 19th century to a ghost town after the Cold War, to one of Europe's most vibrant and controversial creative centers. You walk along historic canals, stand in the shadow of monumental brick factories, and discover the tension between alternative artist communities and creeping gentrification. This is a story about iron, cotton, collapse, and the unstoppable force of human creativity. - 4.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 125 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dive into the autumn of 1989, when the fate of an entire nation hung by a thread. This captivating tour takes you right through Leipzig, following in the footsteps of the Monday demonstrations. Experience how a small prayer in a Gothic church became an unstoppable wave of 70,000 people. They brought down a totalitarian regime armed with nothing but candles, prayers, and the sheer courage to say: We are the people. - 2.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 94 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces and power, protest & public space Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Join a Local for a 90-minute visual exploration of Leipzig, discovering the city's vibrant lifestyle and its most Instagrammable highlights. Spice up your socials as you capture the picturesque St. Thomas Church to the visually stunning St. Nicholas Church and immerse yourself into Leipzig’s everyday charm as your Local guides you through its lively neighbourhoods. From eye-catching scenery to vibrant local encounters, this experience with a Local is a definite must-do for those seeking a personal and authentic discovery of Leipzig. • Navigate Leipzig's most Insta-worthy spots with a Local. • Capture Leipzig’s landmarks, scenic spots and everyday life. • Experience Leipzig through the eyes of a Local and gain cultural insights. • Get local recommendations on trendy eateries to upcoming hotspots. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Dive into the raw, post-industrial heart of Chemnitz through the eyes and amplifiers of its most famous musical export: Kraftklub. This isn't just a music tour; it's a story about urban decay, defiant youth culture, and the power to reclaim the 'uncool' reputation of one's hometown. From the imposing, 40-ton bronze head of Karl Marx to the sweaty, intimate underground clubs where indie rock and anti-fascist resistance meet – discover how a city written off by the rest of the country became the pulsating heart of a musical revolution. 2.1 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 67 min. Ideal for everyone interested in pop culture media landscapes and pop culture media Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

The guided tours take visitors on a journey through the eventful history of the Palace of Culture and provide exciting insights into the elaborate reconstruction that has made the house what it is today : a living place of encounter, music, knowledge and architecture. It shows how versatile the Palace of Culture is used as the home of the Dresden Philharmonic, as the location of the Central Library and as an open space for culture and the public. Particular attention is paid to the architecture of the house. The Palace of Culture symbolizes that Dresden has more to offer than just Baroque splendor; as an outstanding example of the Mid Century architecture of the former GDR, it tells of another chapter in the city's history of clean lines, new ideas and the courage to modernize. The guided tours bring this architectural quality to life and show how carefully tradition and contemporary use have been combined.

Discover the impressive Saxon Switzerland on a day tour that takes you to the spectacular views of the Bastei, to the spa town of Bad Schandau, with a Bohemian lunch break in Hrensko/CZ or in Gohrisch/DE and with the highlight of visiting the historic Königstein Fortress (2h stay). There is a separate admission fee to be paid at the fortress. This tour allows you to experience the breathtaking nature and fascinating sights of the region in a small group. Your personal guide, Mr. Steffen, ensures that you get to know the best panoramas and interesting stories behind the sights. Duration: approx. 6 hours with several stops Exclusive experiences in a small group of maximum 6 guests, plus free bring-along of 2 dogs, sit in the owner's footwell.

They call it white gold, and men were once imprisoned over it. In a vault beneath Dresden, a young alchemist promised his king real gold, failed, and handed Europe its first true porcelain instead. Dresden is full of stories like that, and this self-guided walking tour walks you straight to them. Follow the route on your phone as it narrates a city bombed to ash in the last winter of the war, then rebuilt from its own rubble and from old paintings. See the Frauenkirche pieced back together from its scorched original stones. Meet the ruler whose heart, they say, still beats when a beautiful woman passes. Uncover the Green Vault heist that stunned the world. There is no guide to keep pace with and no fixed departure. This Dresden audio tour runs offline, pausing and resuming whenever you want. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every one comes with a full refund guarantee.

Enter the ultimate battlefield of modern football. This is not just a sports tour, but a provocative journey through the soul of an entire city. Find out how Leipzig has transformed from a decaying East German sports giant into a high-tech, corporation-controlled football stronghold. Explore hidden ruins, monumental socialist architecture, and the controversial rise of RB Leipzig. Will you defend tradition or embrace the future? - 4.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 135 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Leave the well-trodden paths and discover the secret soul of Chemnitz. This captivating tour takes you behind the industrial facade of the city to explore its allotment gardens – places that once served as a lifeline for the working class, functioned as a silent rebellion against a surveillance state, and are now vibrant ecological laboratories. Accompany a sociologist and a passionate local expert as they decipher the hidden political and social stories rooted in these small, enclosed plots. - A 3.2 km self-guided tour with 5 stops in 93 min. - Ideal for travelers interested in social structure, daily life, and history memory Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Discover a variety of treasures during a private tour of the New Green Vault in Dresden. Learn about this historic museum, founded by Augustus the Strong, which contains a collection of jewels, gold objects, ivory, and enamel. Hear stories about the exhibits ranging from the Baroque to Classicism and get details about how the collection survived World War II bombings.

Slip into the role of a secret agent and save Dresden from a life-threatening virus Embark on an exciting adventure with an iPad and an action pack Experience the perfect mix of fun and outdoor adventure