2-Hour Walking Tour of Nuremberg Imperial Castle and Old Town Highlights
Highlights
Nuremberg
photography, sightseeing, walking
Private Tour
2 Hours
Medium
English, German
Description
Experience two immersive hours exploring the most iconic landmarks of Nuremberg. This tour takes you through the historic medieval old town, from the impressive Imperial Castle to the magnificent churches that shaped the city’s skyline. Rather than presenting history as a list of dates, the tour connects major attractions with the stories of emperors, merchants, artists, and ordinary citizens who defined Nuremberg’s development. Visit the Imperial Castle and historic churches.
Walk through the medieval old town and discover the Imperial Castle, once one of the most important residences of the Holy Roman Emperors. Explore St. Lawrence Church and St. Sebald Church, architectural masterpieces that reflect the wealth and spiritual life of the Free Imperial City. Each landmark is situated within its historical context, enabling you to understand how political power, religion, and trade influenced one of Germany’s most significant medieval cities.
Itinerary
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2-Hour Walking Itinerary – Nuremberg Highlights
- Begin at the Main Train Station and receive an introduction to Nuremberg’s transformation from a medieval stronghold to a modern industrial city.
Walk to the Southern King’s Gate and enter the Old Town through the historic medieval fortifications.
Continue to St. Lawrence Church and explore its Gothic architecture and its connection to the city’s economic and religious history.
Proceed to the Main Market Square and observe the Frauenkirche and the surrounding historic buildings that shaped public life and trade.
Visit the Executioner’s House by the river and learn about medieval justice and social structure.
Cross the Chain Bridge and observe Germany’s oldest surviving iron suspension bridge.
Walk to Albrecht Dürer’s House and discover the legacy of Nuremberg’s most renowned Renaissance artist.
Ascend to the Imperial Castle and explore one of the most significant imperial residences of the Holy Roman Empire while enjoying panoramic views over the city.
Visit St. Sebald Church and understand its role in the spiritual life of medieval Nuremberg.
Conclude at the Old City Hall and learn about civic governance, with the option to visit the medieval dungeon beneath the building.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 10 | /group |
| 11 to 15 | /group |
| 16 to 20 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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