Leipzig Old Cemetery: 75-Minute Dark History Tour
ID: GYG175887-271308
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:15 hours
Description
Discover the dark secrets of the Old Johannisfriedhof. Take a mystical tour with a gravedigger guide that ends with a magical wishing ceremony.
Visit the Old Johannisfriedhof, a 750-year-old cemetery with a powerful story. In 1 hour and 15 minutes a gravedigger guide will lead you through a tour that both respects the site as a final resting place and reveals its darkest secrets.
Become immersed in a long-forgotten world and learn about the horrors of the past. Hear how one can make a pact with the devil before death, which famous personality drove his children to suicide and why some people believe that Johann Sebastian Bach may actually be buried in the Old Johannisfriedhof.
The tour concludes with a magical wishing ceremony conducted by the guide.
Highlights
- Experience the dark side of Leipzig away from the tourist crowds
- Enjoy the stories told by your gravedigger guide
- Take part in a magical wishing ceremony
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour takes place outside, so be sure to wear weather-appropriate attire
• Note that this tour is conducted in German only
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
The meeting point is in front of the Grassi Museum.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
