Nuremberg Old Town Walking Tour in English

Highlights

Spend time outdoors, and discover local secrets from your guide
See Nuremberg Castle and Albrecht Dürer's house
Great choice for first-time travelers who want to explore the Old Town

Summary

Your day begins by meeting your guide at a central location. You’ll head to Nuremberg’s Old Town, admiring historic timber-framed houses, cobbled streets, and the scenic River Pegnitz along the way. Your guide enriches your experience by providing historical and cultural context about each sight. Next stop is Nuremberg Castle (Kaiserburg), where you’ll hear about its history and see the excellently preserved medieval architecture. You’ll also learn about the home of famous artist Albrecht Dürer, and gain an understanding of Nuremberg’s association with the Third Reich. Take a moment to admire the impressive spire of St. Lawrence Church, before heading to Schoner Brunnen (a replica of a historic water feature). The tour ends at Hauptbahnhof—Nuremberg’s central train station—where you can continue to explore on your own.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Learn about Nuremberg’s history and see its Old Town highlights on this guided tour. Save time navigating by following your guide to see sights such as Nuremberg Castle, St. Lawrence Church, Schoner Brunnen, and many other city attractions, some only accessible by foot. Hear commentary from your guide along the way, and end the trip in market square where you can continue to explore on your own.

What’s included?

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - St. Sebaldus Church

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Nuremberg: City of Empires Tours

About operator:

Informative, non-strenuous walking tours of both the Old Town and Rally Grounds of Nuremberg in English. Our tours normally leave at 11:15 from the large center entrance of the Nuremberg train station on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Private tours and driving tours in English, German and French are also available!