Halle Private Walking Tour: Discover Handel's Hometown and Musical History
Halle (Saale)
Explore the hometown of composer Georg Friedrich Handel on a private walking tour in Halle. Discover the town's rich musical history and visit iconic landmarks like the Market Square and the Church of Our Lady.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marktplatz Halle - The first stop of our Halle adventure will be at the Market Square, a lively place that offers for those who are interested in Halle’s history a lot of sights, from the red castle in the square to the monument of Georg Friedrich Handel. Our guide will share all details of the square and for the four main towers that belong to the market square.
  • Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen - Your next stop will be at the Church of Our Lady, a late Gothic church famous and unique for many reasons: Luther preached there three times and his death mask is safekept here, for Handels baptism, or for the Johann Sebastian Bach consecrated church organ. Our guide will share more of this late gothic church.
  • Marktplatz Halle - Next we will pass the market and its alleyways, for a peek towards it’s renaissance buildings and medieval half-timbered houses.
  • Stiftung Handel-Haus - We are going to see the Handel House next. The Handel House is a museum dedicated to the life of the musician Georg Friedrich Handel and to the music history of the region, with an exhibition of music instruments from the past.
What's Included
  • Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
  • Private guided Tour
  • Local professional guide who will be with your group only
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The birthplace of the eminent composer, Georg Friedrich Handel, Halle, is located along the Saale River and houses approximately 230,000 residents. As you wander the captivating thoroughfares of this locale, the bustling Market Square reveals itself, boasting an array of spectacles, including the arresting red castle and Georg Friedrich Handel’s monument. Get acquainted with the Church of Our Lady, a marvel of late Gothic architecture, known for housing Martin Luther’s death mask, being the baptismal site of Handel, and possessing the consecrated church organ of Bach. Admire the striking exterior of the Handel House, a museum dedicated to detailing the life of Georg Friedrich Handel and the region’s rich musical history. Explore Halle’s prime features while enhancing your knowledge about the illustrious composer Handel.

Please note, travelers will need to handle the cost of entrance fees to any attractions visited, as this isn’t mandatory. This excursion does not encompass any attractions that necessitate entrance fees.

Location
Halle Market Square
In the Market Square Marktplatz Halle, 06108 Halle (Saale).
Cancellation Policy

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

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