Discover the dark secrets of the Old Johannisfriedhof. Take a mystical tour with a gravedigger guide that ends with a magical wishing ceremony.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 75 minutes
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- Live tour guide
- German
Experience
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
Full description
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.
Includes
- Guided tour with guide in a costume
- Magical wishing ceremony
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of the Grassi Museum.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- The tour takes place outside, so be sure to wear weather-appropriate attire
- Note that this tour is conducted in German only
