
Explore Nuremberg’s Old Town through a guided walking tour focused on its medieval history. Participants will visit significant sites including the Imperial Castle, Handwerkerhof, St. Sebald, and Albrecht Dürer’s House, as well as the option to see St. Lorenz Church on select tours. Tours are available in two durations: a 2-hour option covering key highlights of the Old Town and a 3-hour option that includes the church. This experience is suitable for those interested in the history and legends of the area, particularly from the medieval period. It is not designed for individuals with mobility issues, as it involves walking. Be aware that the tours feature discussions about various historical topics, including imperial intrigue and local lore.
Walking tour of medieval Nuremberg. Your adventure begins at Handwerkerhof (Craftyard), an enclosed shopping village where you can learn about traditional crafts and trade that became popular during the Middle Ages. Your Expert Guide will tell you all about the medieval way of life as you explore the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, admiring its medieval and Gothic monuments.
Enhance your medieval adventure with an entry to St. Lorenz Church (also known as St. Lawrence). This 15th-century Evangelical church is Nuremberg’s most renowned Gothic structure, filled with stunning artworks such as the Greeting from the Angels (1517/1518) by Veit Stoss, masterpieces of late Gothic sculpture by Adam Kraft, and Numerous altars with carvings and paintings. It’s a must-see treasure trove of medieval art!
Explore Frauenkirche.
Explore St. Sebald.
You will learn about the 4 pillars that gave Nuremberg its wealth and authority during the Middle Ages as you pass the Main Market, City Hall and the Old Town Hall. Another point of interest will be the original medieval timber house of Albrecht Düre, a famous painter, printmaker and theorist of the German Renaissance. You will walk around the old city walls.
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