Best of · NUREMBERG HISTORY TOURS
The 11 best nuremberg history tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much of it is on foot. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join an English or German guide beneath Nuremberg’s Old City Hall for a 45-minute look at twelve medieval cells, original furnishings, and a torture chamber. Guides such as Andreas, Ralf, Johann, and Wolfgang bring the grim subject to life with clear history, careful humor, and vivid storytelling.
“Amazing experience guide was knowledgeable and funny ! Group wasn’t too large and such a unique experience”
Walk through Nuremberg with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Fede, following medieval legends, witchcraft stories, fountains, city walls, Kaspar Hauser, and the executioner’s trade. The 2.5-hour route begins at Hauptmarkt and ends at Kaiserburg.
“Fede se comunicó con nosotros y nos ayudó para encontrarnos con él. Se nota que ha estudiado mucho y conoce la historia, entre chistes y la lluvia nos hizo una tarde muy amena. Nos brindó mucha información acerca de la ciudad en la éRead more”
Enter Nuremberg’s historic art bunker with an English or German guide and trace its past from medieval beer cellar to wartime art vault. You’ll see where works linked to Albrecht Dürer, the Veit Stoss Altarpiece, and the Codex Manesse were protected, while learning how the Old Town was rebuilt.
“It was so interesting to see all of the art which was saved in this bunker”
Walk Nuremberg’s old town with guide Daniel Vogel or another German- or English-speaking local guide. See Dürer’s House, the castle, Tiergärtnertorplatz, Hauptmarkt, Frauenkirche, and the Beautiful Fountain. Private groups of up to eight can request an individual start time.
“Klasse Führung!!!! Herr Vogel war als Einheimischer super gut über Geschichte, Architektur und geographischen Besonderheiten informiert. Eine Anpassung unserer "privaten" tour mit 7 Personen und einem älteren größerem Hund im Hundewagen wurde souverän umgesetzt. Kurzum: echt klasse !!!”
Walk Nuremberg’s old town for two hours with a German-speaking guide, stopping for red beer, bratwurst, gingerbread, and other food samples. Guides such as Sonja explain local food customs, historic places, and surprising links between Nuremberg cooking, trade, and city life.
“Die Tour mit unserem Guide Sonja war super. Sie hat alles mit viel Kenntnis, einer Portion Witz und wortgewandt erklärt.”
Enter Nuremberg’s historic sandstone cellars with a German-speaking guide, then see beer storage, a WWII air-raid shelter, the Altstadthof brewery, distillery, and whiskey warehouse. The small-group tour costs $16 and lasts one hour. Audio guides in other languages are not included.
“Wirklich interessante Führung! Die Dame hatte Humor und brachte ihr Wissen gut herüber.”
Travel by comfortable vehicle from your Nuremberg hotel to the rally grounds, Congress Hall, Zeppelin Field, and Courtroom 600. Guides such as Rob and Sheba explain the sites with period photographs. The small group is limited to eight, and the €7.50 court admission is extra.
“It was very intimate (in the sense that we just had 4 groups in a van), and very interactive. The guide was energetic and lively. The war court and museum was impressive.”
Follow a German-speaking guide from the Hangman’s House through Nuremberg’s Old Town, stopping at the wine market, town hall, medieval dungeons, Hauptmarkt, Fleischbrücke, and Schuldturm. You’ll hear about Franz Schmidt, witch hunts, corporal punishment, and the city’s medieval justice system.
“Man konnte sich in die Zeit sehr schön hineinversetzen, gut erzählt mit fabelhaftem fachlichen Hintergrund. Sehr zu empfehlen!”
Spend three hours tracing Nuremberg’s Nazi-era past with a small group of up to eight. Your guide covers the Rally Grounds, Congress Hall, Great Road, Zeppelinfeld, and the Palace of Justice, with hotel pickup and return. English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish tours are available.
“More time was needed at the court, otherwise very informative and entertaining”
Spend about 6.5 hours with local guide Darius exploring Nuremberg’s castle, churches, bridges, medieval lanes, Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and the Nuremberg Trials Museum. Hotel pickup, castle admission, museum entry, and red beer tasting are included. Groups are limited to eight.
“Fantastic. Darius was not only very professional, knowledgeable and pleasant, but he went above and beyond what we were expecting. Of the many tours we have taken, we think he is probably the best guide we have had.”
Walk from Hauptmarkt to Nuremberg Castle, Albrecht Dürer’s house, and the Sebalder and Lorenzer old towns with a German-speaking guide. Hear about Dürer, medieval life, and Italian influence on Nuremberg. Claudia is one guide praised for bringing the city’s past to life.
“Many, many thanks to Claudia, she is the best guide. She brings history to life and makes it a unique experience. Thank you for the wonderful tour of Nuremberg. Bettina & Clara”
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