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Embark on a medieval adventure in Nuremberg’s Old Town! Discover old legends, visit a medieval village & imperial castle courtyards, & admire the old city walls & stunning Gothic churches. Optional: visit St. Lorenz Church.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:
2-hour: Medieval Old Town
Discover the medieval history and highlights of Nuremberg's Old Town. See the Imperial Castle, Handwerkerhof, St. Sebald, the Albrecht Dürer’s House & more.
3-hour: Medieval Old Town & St. Lorenz Church
Discover the medieval history & highlights of Nuremberg's Old Town. Visit St. Lorenz Church & see the Imperial Castle, Handwerkerhof, St. Sebald, the Albrecht Dürer’s House & more.
Immerse yourself in the history & legends of the Dark Ages, from imperial intrigue to rumored UFO sightings, on a walking tour of the Imperial City of Nuremberg. Experience the medieval ambience of the Old Town and learn about the four pillars of the Holy Roman Empire.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg, Bahnhofstraße 1-3, 90402, Nuremberg, Germany. Please do not enter the hotel as it is only a meeting point and the reception is not informed about the tour.
The tour will end in the courtyards of the Imperial Castle, which is considered to be one of Europe’s most formidable medieval fortifications.
Itinerary
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1Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg
Meet your guide in front of the Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg, Bahnhofstraße 1-3, 90402, Nuremberg, Germany. Please do not enter the hotel as it is only a meeting point and the reception is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Handwerkerhof
Walking tour of medieval Nuremberg. Your adventure begins at Handwerkerhof (Craftyard), an enclosed shopping village where you can learn about traditional crafts and trade that became popular during the Middle Ages. Your Expert Guide will tell you all about the medieval way of life as you explore the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, admiring its medieval and Gothic monuments.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3St. Lawrence Church
Enhance your medieval adventure with an entry to St. Lorenz Church (also known as St. Lawrence). This 15th-century Evangelical church is Nuremberg’s most renowned Gothic structure, filled with stunning artworks such as the Greeting from the Angels (1517/1518) by Veit Stoss, masterpieces of late Gothic sculpture by Adam Kraft, and Numerous altars with carvings and paintings. It’s a must-see treasure trove of medieval art!
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Frauenkirche
Explore Frauenkirche.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St. Sebaldus Church
Explore St. Sebald.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Albrecht-durer-haus
You will learn about the 4 pillars that gave Nuremberg its wealth and authority during the Middle Ages as you pass the Main Market, City Hall and the Old Town Hall. Another point of interest will be the original medieval timber house of Albrecht Düre, a famous painter, printmaker and theorist of the German Renaissance. You will walk around the old city walls.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
The tour will end in the courtyards of the Imperial Castle, which is considered to be one of Europe’s most formidable medieval fortifications.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Church tours during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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