Leipzig Night Watchman Tour

The city sleeps – but its stories are awake, so goes the motto of the night watchman in Leipzig.

‘Before the electric light drives away the darkness, I want to tell you what it was like in Leipzig’s dark alleys of yore. My family has watched over Leipzig’s nights for centuries – now it is my turn to recount tales of days gone by.’

When these words ring out in the evening twilight of Barthel’s Hof, a very special journey through historic Leipzig begins. The night watchman’s lamp lights up and the night watchman on duty leads a one-hour tour along atmospheric paths past historic façades, through charming alleyways and past some of the most beautiful sights in Leipzig’s Old Town.

The hustle and bustle of the day has subsided; now the past comes to life. Dressed in period costume, the night watchman recounts tales of times long past, mysterious events and famous Leipzig personalities with wit and charm. You’ll hear stories about literary luminaries, ambitious mayors and the lives of ordinary people. Little anecdotes, amusing legends and many a fascinating secret from old Leipzig make the guided tour with the Leipzig night watchman an unforgettable experience. You’ll also hear tales of life in the distant Middle Ages, the dangers of the night back then and the quirky customs of those bygone days.

The guided tour with Leipzig’s night watchman is one of the highlights of the evening city programme. Let yourself be transported back to another era and experience Leipzig in a very special way – mysterious, atmospheric and full of entertaining stories!