Discover the medieval history of Nuremberg on this 1.5-hour guided tour. Admire the beautiful Nuremberg Castle as well as the different parts of the old town and listen to stories about the life of Albrecht Dürer.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: German
Private group

Highlights

Discover the medieval history of Nuremberg
Admire Nuremberg Castle and hear about the history of the Burgfreiung.
See Albrecht Dürer's house, learn more about his work, and find out about other personalities who lived in Nuremberg
Stroll through the Sebalder and Lorenzer Altstadt and learn more about the influence of the Italians on German history

Full description

Immerse yourself in the development of Nuremberg and learn more about Nuremberg Castle on this guided tour. From Nuremberg Castle, head to Albrecht Dürer’s house and listen to stories of his life and learn more about his work and troubled times. Afterwards, stroll through the streets and hear about which personalities lived and worked in Nuremberg during the Middle Ages and how the living conditions have changed to this day. At the end of the tour, enjoy the chance explore the Sebalder Altstadt, the Lorenzer Altstadt, and the Venetian Nuremberg, as well as hear more about the influence of the Italians on the history of Nuremberg.

Includes

Guided tour

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Public transport

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Burgfreiung (viewing platform) at Nuremberg Castle. The tour guide will wait for you with a sign.

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Important information

Know before you go

The minimum number of participants for this tour is 10 people.
Please note that the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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4.6 /5

based on 31 reviews

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Guide
4.3/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
4.5/5

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one cannot read as much as a good leader can impart to a group. Our guide is very knowledgable and took us to interesting places in the city.

July 10, 2022

Told too much about medieval methods ...

January 4, 2020

Very entertaining

A slightly different tour with anecdotes and backgrounds and fewer facts and figures.

September 15, 2019

Nuremberg: 1.5-Hour Medieval Tour

Nuremberg: 1.5-Hour Medieval Tour

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