Nuremberg
Nuremberg's walled old town has a hilltop castle, half-timbered houses and a famous Christmas market, along with sobering 20th-century history.
(opens the tour on Viator in a new tab)The city on foot
Nuremberg was an imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. Its old town was heavily bombed in the Second World War and carefully rebuilt.
The city also hosted Nazi Party rallies and the postwar trials, history told at the Documentation Centre and the Memorium.
What makes Nuremberg distinctive
- The Imperial Castle
- Half-timbered houses
- The Christkindlesmarkt
- 20th-century history
Walking tours in Nuremberg
Hand-picked guided walks in Nuremberg, each rated highly by travellers. Ratings and photos are from Viator; select a tour to see dates, prices and full details, and to book.
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Nuremberg Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Nuremberg's old town. Tour details: Nuremberg Walking Tour
Guided in English, Spanish
From £3Free cancellation
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Walking tour Nuremberg (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Nuremberg with a local guide. Tour details: Walking tour Nuremberg
Guided in English, German, Spanish
From £3Free cancellation
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Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break (opens Viator in a new tab)
A four-hour tour combining the old town with the former Nazi rally grounds. Tour details: Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break
Guided in English
From £32Free cancellation
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Nuremberg Private Guided Tour in English: Choose 2, 3 or 4 Hours (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private walk through Nuremberg's must-see sights, lasting two, three or four hours. Tour details: Nuremberg Private Guided Tour in English: Choose 2, 3 or 4 Hours
Guided in English, German
From £94Free cancellation
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Nuremberg Oldtown and Third Reich Private Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private tour of Nuremberg's old town and Third Reich sites. Tour details: Nuremberg Oldtown and Third Reich Private Tour
Guided in English, German
From £80Free cancellation
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Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English (opens Viator in a new tab)
An evening small-group walk through Nuremberg's darker history. Tour details: Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English
Guided in English
From £30Free cancellation
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Nuremberg WWII Tour, Courtroom 600 and 3rd Reich Sites (opens Viator in a new tab)
A tour of Nuremberg's Second World War and Third Reich sites, including Courtroom 600. Tour details: Nuremberg WWII Tour, Courtroom 600 and 3rd Reich Sites
Guided in English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
From £119Free cancellation
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Nuremberg Old Town Walking Tour in English (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Nuremberg's medieval walled old town. Tour details: Nuremberg Old Town Walking Tour in English
Guided in English
From £15Free cancellation
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Former Nazi Rally Ground And Courtroom 600 Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A tour of the former Nazi rally grounds and Courtroom 600, where the Nuremberg trials were held. Tour details: Former Nazi Rally Ground And Courtroom 600 Tour
Guided in English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
From £68Free cancellation
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Nuremberg World War 2 and Beer Tasting Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A tour of Nuremberg's Second World War sites, ending with a beer tasting. Tour details: Nuremberg World War 2 and Beer Tasting Tour
Guided in English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
From £85Free cancellation
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Main sights
- Imperial Castle
A castle above the old town.
Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide for Imperial Castle (opens in a new tab) - Hauptmarkt
The main square with the Beautiful Fountain.
Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide for Hauptmarkt (opens in a new tab) - Albrecht Dürer's House
The artist's home.
Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide for Albrecht Dürer's House (opens in a new tab) - St Lorenz Church
A Gothic church.
Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide for St Lorenz Church (opens in a new tab) - Documentation Centre
A museum at the Nazi rally grounds.
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Neighbourhoods worth wandering
- Sebalder Altstadt
North of the river, below the castle.
- Lorenzer Altstadt
South of the river.
- Weißgerbergasse
A lane of half-timbered houses.
Castle to the Hauptmarkt
A free self-guided walk in Nuremberg, from the Imperial Castle past Dürer's House to the Hauptmarkt and St Lorenz.
See the walkBest areas to explore on foot
- Old town
From the castle to the Hauptmarkt.
- City walls
Along the medieval walls.
- Pegnitz river
Bridges through the old town.
Practical walking notes
- Terrain
Steep up to the castle.
- Distances
The old town is about 1.5 km across.
- Winter
Cold.
When to visit
- Advent
The Christkindlesmarkt.
- Spring and summer
Beer gardens.
- Autumn
Mild.
Getting there and getting around
Arriving
- By rail
Trains reach Munich in about an hour.
Local transport
- U-Bahn and trams
Cover the city.
- On foot
The old town is walkable.
Questions travellers ask about Nuremberg
How many days do I need?
Two days.
When is the Christmas market?
From late November to Christmas Eve.
What should I eat?
Nuremberg sausages and gingerbread.
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Twentieth-century history on one hand, beer gardens on the other
Explore destinationsSources and review date
- Nuremberg, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-28)
- Nuremberg, Wikivoyage (accessed 2026-10-28)