Sightseeing Cruises

70-min City Sightseeing Motorboat Tour "Little Venice"

4.5/5(45)

Oleg B

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

We wouldn't have known that Leipzig has so much to show if we hadn't taken this tour. Relaxing, entertaining, and highly recommended! In short, a great tour for both adults and kids! PS: Kudos to Captain Tom for his great jokes and super vibe, really well done! Thanks for the wonderful trip! :)

Annett M

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

A wonderful boat ride on the White Elster River with views of Leipzig’s beautiful buildings and a friendly boat captain who shared interesting stories about the route.

Cruise past riverside villas and red-brick factories on a 70-minute eco-ride through Leipzig’s Karl Heine Canal.

Take in a curated slice of Leipzig’s west side — from the historic Baedeker Villa and striking House on Stilts to leafy canal parks and colorful graffiti-covered bridges where nature meets urban art.

Sail silently on a low-emission electric motorboat for a cleaner, quieter experience that lets you fully enjoy the city's sights and sounds.

No need to register at the dock; just show your digital voucher and step aboard with ease.

70-minute sightseeing cruise on Leipzig's waterways to the Karl Heine Canal

Live German commentary

Audio guide in English

Motorboat ride powered by a quiet, eco-friendly engine

Food

Drinks (can be bought on board)

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 10 minutes
FREQUENCYhour or every 90 minutes during the season, from April to October
MODE OF TRANSFERMotor boat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
City Harbour (Schreberstraße 20, Leipzig)
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Sights covered
Baedeker Villa
Palmengarten Weir
Buntgarnwerke
Karl Heine Canal
House on Stilts (Stelzenhaus)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Oleg B
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
We wouldn't have known that Leipzig has so much to show if we hadn't taken this tour. Relaxing, entertaining, and highly recommended! In short, a great tour for both adults and kids! PS: Kudos to Captain Tom for his great jokes and super vibe, really well done! Thanks for the wonderful trip! :)
Ingrid A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I learned a lot about Leipzig and saw some places I hadn't known about before. It was just fun traveling by water.
Sascha L
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
The captain was great, with a great sense of humor.
Hollyann M
Solo
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The boat tour is really beautiful, and the locations you're able to see are lovely. The tour guide is an excellent driver and very helpful and friendly. However, he spoke in German for almost the entire 70 minutes, but the English audio guide tour was much shorter and less informative. There were about 15 locations, and no stop had an audio longer than 3 minutes. For most of the tour, I was sitting silently while waiting for the next tour audio to begin. I don't feel like I learned nearly as much about Leipzig as the German-speaking passengers.
Jacqueline S
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Tranquil ride all in German no English translation but still enjoyable way to see canals

What to bring

Don’t forget to carry your digital voucher on your mobile device to board smoothly without waiting in line.

Bring weather-appropriate clothing, including sun protection or rain gear, as the boat has open-roofed sections.

Use binoculars to fully enjoy the scenic views and spot local wildlife along the route.

Keep your camera handy to capture stunning views along the cruise.

What's not allowed

Large bags, food, and beverages are not allowed on board to ensure a comfortable and safe experience for all guests.

Smoking and the use of open flames are strictly prohibited on the boat for safety reasons.

Accessibility

This cruise is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to the captain at the pier.

The tour operates rain or shine and is only canceled in cases of severe weather for safety reasons.

Children must be supervised at all times during the cruise.

Restrooms are available at the boarding dock, but there are no toilets on the boat.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Stadthafen Leipzig.

Address: Schreberstraße 20, 04109 Leipzig, Germany.

Get directions to the boarding point