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Self Guided Tour of Nuremberg: Emperors, Trials and Rebirth

4.3(4 reviews)Nuremberg, GermanyRef. viator-472599P134
2h30DurationGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Pl, French, Dutch, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This self-guided audio tour of Nuremberg allows travelers to explore the city's rich history at their own pace across 22 stops. The tour covers key historical sites, including the medieval Meat Bridge, tunnels used to hide art from bombs, and locations significant to the Reformation and World War II. This experience suits independent travelers who prefer flexibility and wish to avoid large groups. It is not ideal for those looking for a structured, guided experience. The tour is accessible via an app that provides maps and narration, enabling you to pause, enjoy local food, or skip stops as you choose. Before booking, note that there is no fixed start time, allowing you to begin when convenient. A full refund guarantee is provided.

Itinerary

1

Ehekarussell

Walk around the bronze marriage scenes that were built to hide a subway ventilation shaft.

2

Strasse der Menschenrechte

Pass through thirty pillars inscribed in thirty languages — placed here to answer for laws once written in this same city.

3

Fleischbrucke

Cross a bridge engineered like Venice's Rialto, then find the stone ox that was never a calf.

4

Heilig-Geist-Spital

Peer into the chapel where the Holy Roman Empire's crown jewels were guarded for nearly four centuries.

5

Hauptmarkt

Stand in a market square built on ground that was cleared by a pogrom — and sanctioned by an emperor.

6

Frauenkirche

Wait for noon and watch mechanical figures re-enact an oath sworn to an emperor in this very square.

7

Frauenkirche

Spot the altarpiece panel where a medieval painter hid Nuremberg's own skyline inside a biblical scene.

8

Nurnberger Rathaus

Pause at the building where diplomats once feasted upstairs while prisoners suffered in dungeons directly below.

9

St. Sebaldus Church

Face the crucifix that was carved with its eyes open — and consider why that unsettled an entire congregation.

10

St. Sebaldus Church

Trace the carved figures flanking the entrance and find the prince holding a church in the palm of his hand.

11

St. Sebaldus Church

See the bronze shrine where a saint's bones rest inside a masterwork that took its creator over a decade to finish.

12

Albrecht-durer-haus

Enter the studio of the artist who turned a simple watercolour of a hare into one of the most recognised paintings on earth.

13

Kaiserburg Nurnberg

Climb to the fortress where every Holy Roman Emperor was required to hold court — and find out what happened when one refused.

14

Kaiserburg Nurnberg

Look down from walls that were never breached and trace the layers of power built into the hilltop over five centuries.

15

Historischer Kunstbunker

Descend into the tunnels where Nuremberg hid its greatest treasures from the bombs — and where American soldiers found a stolen crown.

16

Weinstadel

Walk the bridge once reserved for the city's executioner — the one man nobody in Nuremberg would live beside.

17

Weissgerbergasse

Stroll the last intact row of medieval half-timbered houses and ask why this street survived when ninety percent of the Old Town didn't.

What's included / not included

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you likeAudio and written guide includedOffline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloadedImages to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Any physical devices or headphonesHuman tour guide at location

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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