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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Walkative was established in 2007 by a group of young enthusiasts who also happened to be licensed tour guides. Today, we operate in 20 cities in countries across all of Europe and beyond, including France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Ukraine and Israel. We have already guided more than 3 million tourists, with more than 350 000 in 2023 only! Despite this growth, we stay true to our values: be local and present the history of our cities in a professional, yet entertaining way, accessible for everybody, regardless their budget. We provide service not only in big, well established places like Berlin, Paris or Krakow, but also smaller, less known, yet no less fascinating locations, like Nice, Toruń or Lublin. We cooperate with highly trained, professional guides providing both engaging tip-based and regular fixed-price tours. And most importantly - we know our cities by heart! Join us and stay Walkative!
Leipzig, located in the heart of Europe, was shaped by ancient roads and benefited from international trade. The city gained renown for its trade fair, books, and music, hosting one of Europe's largest trade fairs and Germany's second-largest book fair.
Leipzig's historical role in printing and publishing, including influential works like Luther's German Bible translation and Marx's Capital, contributed to its status as the German book industry capital. The city's rich musical heritage includes renowned composers such as Bach, Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Masur, who made significant contributions.
Leipzig's revival after the fall of the Iron Curtain led to its rapid growth, attracting artists and transforming post-industrial sites into cultural hubs. Often compared to Berlin, Leipzig faces the challenge of gentrification, which is altering its character.
The tour through Leipzig with Walkative is a comprehensive journey through history touching on the most important facets of the city's and country's history, as always served with charm, knowledge, and enthusiasm by our guides.
Marktplatz - under the clock tower of the Altes Rathaus. Look for the yellow umbrella of Walkative!
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).