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Nuremberg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

5(6 reviews)Nuremberg, Germany
4hDurationGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Explore Nuremberg's Old Town through a private walking tour with options ranging from 2 to 6 hours. In the 2-hour tour, visit key sites including St. Sebald Church, Town Hall, Hauptmarkt, Frauenkirche, and Kettensteg. The 3-hour tour adds the Imperial Castle Courtyard to the highlights. A 4-hour option includes a visit to St. Lorenz Church along with the other landmarks. For a comprehensive experience, the 6-hour tour incorporates the Nazi Party Rally Grounds along with all previously mentioned sites. This tour is suitable for individuals or small groups looking to delve into Nuremberg's history and architecture. There are no specific restrictions noted, but participants should be prepared for walking.

Itinerary

1

Hauptmarkt

Walking tour you discover the best selected highlights in the Old Town, starting with Hauptmarkt, where you can learn about traditional crafts and medieval trade.

2

St. Lorenz

Which is one of the most important sacred buildings in Nuremberg. Learn its history as a Lutheran church and related controversies, and marvel at the Gothic interior artwork. Enjoy the stunning stained glass windows, wooden and stone sculptures, and a large organ. You won't find a more stunning interior anywhere else in the city! Follow your Expert Guide along the charming cobblestone streets while listening to amazing stories from the past. Admire the beautiful Gothic architecture of St. Lorenz Church.

3

Pegnitz

Cross the stone bridge over the scenic Pegnitz River to discover more Gothic masterpieces at the Main Market.

4

Frauenkirche

See Frauenkirche and the City Hall and the Old Town Hall to learn about one of the four pillars in the city history

5

Weissgerbergasse

See the medieval timber houses at Weißgerbergasse.

6

Albrecht-durer-haus

This extended walking route includes sightseeing outside the historic Albrecht Dürer's House.

7

Kaiserburg Nurnberg

See the public courtyard of Kaiserburg.

8

Zeppelinfeld

Visit Nuremberg's Top Attraction - the infamous Nazi Party Rally Grounds at Zeppelinfeld and the New Congress Hall. The full version of this tour lets you dive deeper into the city’s dark past as you learn about the rise and fall of the Nazi Party. Your 5-Stars History Expert Guide will share historical facts about the city during the Third Reich, as well as the Nuremberg Trials that were held in the city after the war. For your convenience, we will provide public transport tickets as this historic site is located far away from the Old Town.

What's included / not included

5-stars Expert Guide who is fluent in the chosen languagePrivate Walking Tour of Nuremberg’s Old Town and Top Attractions -One-way public transport ticket to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds (6-hour tour only)Entrance fee to St. Lorenz Church (4 and 6-hour tours only)Free entry to Imperial Caste Courtyards (3, 4 and 6-hour tours only)- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Tickets to the Imperial CastleTickets to St. Lorenz Church Tower (optional 4 EUR)Free entry to Imperial Caste Courtyards (in 2-hour tour)Entrance fee to St. Lorenz Church (in 2 and 3-hour tours)One-way public transport ticket to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds (in 2, 3 and 4-hour tours)

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • 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

Good to know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
  • Tickets to Imperial Castle and Gardens are not included in this tour, you will see only parts that are open to the public free of charge.
  • Church tours during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
  • The 6-hour tour requires the use of public transportation as some attractions are further away. For your convenience, we also include one-way tickets for you.

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