Nuremberg Medieval Old Town Walking Tour in English

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About this activity

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).

Hear the stories behind the history and see a collection of the city’s must-visit sites, like St Lawrence Church, Albrecht Dürer Platz, the Imperial Castle courtyards, Old Town Hall, Beautiful Fountain, the Nuremberg Hauptmarkt (marketplace) and more. You'll also get suggestions on what to do in the city after the tour and the best places to get local food like the famous Nuremberg sausages and amber lager (Rotbier)!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Nuremberg City of Empires Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Nuremberg Central Station

Passing by

Meet your guide in front of the large center entrance of the Nuremberg train station (Hauptbahnhof).
The City Walls of Nuremberg

5 min

Admire some of the best preserved medieval fortifications in Europe.
Handwerkerhof

5 min

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

5 min

Medieval granary and customs house, now home to one of the city's breweries.
Hauptmarkt

5 min

The center of the city since the 1300's.
Der Schoene Brunnen

5 min

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

5 min

The Imperial Castle dating back to at least to the year 1050.
Stop 8

5 min

The Old Town Hall from 1622.
St. Sebaldus Church

5 min Admission not included

The oldest church in the city, Saint Sebald is the patron saint of the Nuremberg.
Albrecht-durer-haus

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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."