Nuremberg Old Town Walking Tour in English

4.5
(101 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Nuremberg’s medieval walled Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour in English. Steeped in antiquity, the city has been at the forefront of pivotal eras throughout Germany’s history. With a past that harks back to the Holy Roman Empire, Nuremberg was also the cradle of the German Renaissance and an important location of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany). Learn the history and see a collection of the city’s must-visit sites, like St Lawrence Church, St Sebald Church, Albrecht Dürer Platz, the Imperial Castle courtyards and Nuremberg Hauptmarkt (marketplace). You'll also get suggestions on what to do in the city and the best places to get the famous Nuremberg sausages and amber lager (Rotbier)!

What's Included

Local guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Nürnberg Hbf

Please meet the guide outside the large center arched entrance of the Nuremberg main train station. The guide will be holding a red and white sign reading "Nuremberg Tours in English."

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • Albrecht-durer-haus (Pass by)

    Original home of famous renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, now a museum.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Hauptmarkt

    The center of the city since the 1300's.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Kaiserburg Nurnberg

    The Imperial Castle dating back to at least to the year 1050.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Der Schoene Brunnen

    The "Beautiful Fountain" includes a golden Gothic tower and the famous wishing ring of Nuremberg.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Nuremberg Christmas Market

    Only in December, one of Germany's oldest, most famous, and most tradition Christmas Markets.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Handwerkerhof

    A beautifully reconstructed craftsman's market with shops and restaurants.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Altes Rathaus

    The Old Town Hall from 1622.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    St. Sebaldus Church

    The oldest church in the city, Saint Sebald is the patron saint of the city.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Nuremberg City of Empires Tours

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

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