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Hauptmarkt Nürnberg, Germany

Hauptmarkt Nürnberg, Germany: Our most recommended tours and activities

Nuremberg: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

1. Nuremberg: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

The prosperous city of Nuremberg provided the ideal basis for an active cultural and intellectual life, as well as a lively arts scene. Even today, numerous buildings, monuments and artworks still reflect the city's former importance. Your guide will provide information and insights on the churches, castle, and fountains you see, as well as on the city itself, past and present. You will also visit the Main Market Square.

Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2. Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Enjoy a day of city-sightseeing in Nuremberg in the comfort of a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus. See the city’s most famous monuments and buildings from great vantage points and learn about the city’s rich history. Sit back and relax and enjoy the 2-hour circuit as your guide entertains you with fascinating information about the popular attractions and the 1,000-year history of Frankonia's metropole. Benefit from the flexibility to hop-on or hop-off anytime at any of the 6 stops along the tour route. You will see that, besides gingerbread and fried sausages, Nuremberg has so much more to offer.

Nuremberg: Christmas City Culinary Tour

3. Nuremberg: Christmas City Culinary Tour

Find out why the Nuremberg Christmas Market is the best known in the world on a food tasting guided tour. Discover the market’s long history and try traditional Christmas culinary treats. Walk to the Children's Christmas Market, referred locally as the “Christkindlesmarkt”. Discover German Christmas markets and Nuremberg Christmas tradition. Eat and drink and see new stalls as well as historical stalls which have been here since the 3rd century.  Continue over to the International Christmas Market, and end at the Market of the Partner Cities between St. Sebald Church and the Townhall.  As you learn about the history, traditions, and cultural importance of German Christmas markets, eat and drink some culinary delights like sausage, Lebkugel, and hot wine.

Nuremberg:Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Audio Tour

4. Nuremberg:Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Audio Tour

Get to know Nuremberg at your own pace on this interactive walking tour for your smartphone device. Decipher riddles at the city's highlights and unlock interesting facts about each location. Discover sights like the medieval Handwerkerhof shopping area and the Ehekarussell statue.  Download the scavenger hunt tour on your mobile device (via a link and login credentials received upon booking) and use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Nuremberg’s most important attractions on foot. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the tour. Start the activity whenever you like and enjoy the flexibility to pause your game at any time to take a break, snap the perfect photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the tour later or save the rest for another day. First visit the Art Nouveau Nuremberg Opera House and make your way to through the traditional crafts and rustic restaurants in Handwerkerhof. View the medieval Lorenz and Sebaldus Churches and continue on to the controversial statues at the Ehekarussell fountain.  Find the Renaissance-era Fleisch bridge and stroll to the city's main market square at Hauptmarkt Nürnberg. Discover where the famous artist lived at Albrecht Dürer's House. Finish your tour with the imposing Imperial Castle of Nuremberg.

From Munich: Nazi Rally Grounds & Nuremberg Old Town Tour

5. From Munich: Nazi Rally Grounds & Nuremberg Old Town Tour

Join a Private Guide on the streets of Nuremberg to discover the historic sites that bore witness to the rise and fall of the Nazi Party. Learn about the events and personalities that shaped the history of Third Reich and examine the causes, context and consequences of Nazi ideology. Discover the secrets of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds! The 7–hour option includes return train tickets from Munich to Nuremberg. Upon arrival at Nuremberg, you will meet your 5-Star Local Guide and set off on a guided city tour. The itinerary will focus on sites related to Adolf Hitler, the Nazi Party and World War II. One of the main highlights will be a visit to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds. This is where Nazi party members and supporters organized annual mass parades from 1933 to 1939. Public transport tickets are included for your convenience. See the infamous Zeppelinfeld and the Congress Hall, which is the largest preserved National Socialist monumental building. The expert commentary from your Private Guide will help you understand Nuremberg’s role as the host of Nazi propaganda events. As you explore Nuremberg Old Town, you will also learn about the Nuremberg Trials, during which many prominent German Nazi politicians and military leaders were tried for war crimes and the Holocaust. You will see mediaeval and Gothic highlights such as the Imperial Castle of the Holy Roman Empire, St Sebald Church, Town Hall, Frauenkirche, St Lorenz Church and the mediaeval village Handwerkerhof. At the end of your guided tour, you will be escorted to the train returning to Munich.

Nuremberg: Interactive Mobile Audio Guide with 2 Food Stops

6. Nuremberg: Interactive Mobile Audio Guide with 2 Food Stops

Explore Nuremberg on a city rallye across the city. Experience city life on this self-guided tour while solving interactive tasks. Strengthen yourself at food stops on the way. Begin in front of St. Lawrence Church and follow the tasks and guidance of the city rallye on your smartphone. Pass by the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, Meat Bridge, Main Market, Town Hall and St. Sebald Church. To get to the next stop you need to solve the tasks on your smartphone. For a break, enjoy 2 food stops with chocolate, beer and franconian tapas. Determine your own speed and enjoy the atmosphere of the old town Nuremberg. Finish the tour with a beautiful view from the platform on the Imperial Castle. Important: The rallye needs to be booked 24 hours in advance. It is not playable on Sundays and holidays.

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What people are saying about Hauptmarkt Nürnberg, Germany

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 715 reviews

Very experienced,knowledgeable guide. She told us many interesting stories and facts about Nuremberg history. We walked around most of historic Nuremberg city. Perfect length of tour and amount of walking.

Claudia was an excellent guide! We enjoyed every minute and the food was amazing. We tried foods at the Market we would have never thought of if it hadn’t been for this tour. Thank You!

Unser Führer - Berndt, war sehr kreativ und mit Poesie fasziniert. Eine informationsvolle und emozionelle Führung durch die wichtigste Sehenswürdigkeiten mit wundervollen Geschichten.

It was a great way to experience the Christmas Market. I enjoyed learning about the history and the different German traditions.

A nice way to see the city. Dress warm as the bus was chilly.