Podcast Tour Leipzig The Peaceful Revolution 1989

Leipzig, Germany
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Duration1h 34m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

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

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The undisputed cradle of the Peaceful Revolution, where the Monday peace prayers laid the foundation for the opposition movement.
  2. 10m
    A monument in the churchyard that reminds of the place where the demonstrators were first subjected to brutal police violence.
  3. Augustusplatz
    10m
    The huge square where 70,000 demonstrators gathered on October 9th and realized that they outnumbered the police.
  4. Gewandhaus
    10m
    The concert hall where conductor Kurt Masur and the 'Leipzig Six' drafted and sent an urgent appeal for non-violence.
  5. 10m
    An important point on the ring, where the echoing chants of the huge crowd paralyzed the stationed riot police.
  6. 10m
    The seat of the city administration, where the marching citizens reclaimed their urban space from the Communist Party.
  7. Museum in der Runden Ecke
    10m
    The feared Stasi headquarters, where the demonstrators broke the last ban of fear and later occupied the building.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Leipzig main station with local public transport towards Nikolaikirche. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Nikolaikirche, Leipzig, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From the Memorial Museum in the "Runde Ecke" walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Leipzig Central Station. The starting point is the Memorial Museum in the "Runde Ecke," Leipzig, Germany.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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