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Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

Imperial Castle of Nuremberg: Our most recommended tours and activities

Nuremberg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1. 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: Defensive corridors in the City Wall

2. Nuremberg: Defensive corridors in the City Wall

Discover why Nuremberg was never conquered on this city walking tour with a local guide. Explore its defensive city walls along with the underground corridors at the Imperial Castle. As you walk along Nuremberg's city walls, see the narrow tunnels and high-vaulted chambers dug into the castle rocks. These tunnels and chambers were designed to make Nuremberg the most protected city in the empire. Admire the modern bastions built in the sixteenth century that can also withstand cannon fire. Stroll along a labyrinth of underground corridors designed to enable defenders to shoot at enemies from all sides as they tried to cross the moat. Learn about how the medieval weapons hidden inside the city walls worked and how the city's knights and defenders worked together to keep Nuremberg safe and protected.

Nuremberg: 1.5-Hour Private Tour through Historical Old Town

3. Nuremberg: 1.5-Hour Private Tour through Historical Old Town

Explore Nuremburg, one of the largest German cities during the Middle Ages at the heart of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. Learn more about the famous personality of the city: Dürer was born in Nuremberg, created his work here, and was buried here. Hans Sachs also created his works in Nuremberg and Martin Behaim made the first globe here. Even the first railway line in Germany went from Nuremberg to Fürth. In addition, the first pencils were invented here. Experience an informative tour through the romantic old town of Nuremberg with a knowledgeable guide and discover the main attractions of the city, such as Albrecht Dürer's House, Nuremberg Castle, Tiergärtnertorplatz, and the Hauptmarkt with the beautiful fountain and the Frauenkirche.

Nuremberg: Private 1.5-Hour Tour with Brewery Visit

4. Nuremberg: Private 1.5-Hour Tour with Brewery Visit

Explore Nuremberg on a guided walk with a visit to a brewery. Discover the most beautiful sights in the city on foot including Albrecht Dürer's House and the Imperial Castle. Stroll past the main market square, where the annual Nuremberg Christmas Market is held, attracting up to 2 million visitors each time. Visit a microbrewery and taste delicious beers. Franken is known for its good beer and an unknown author once fittingly said: “Beer is among the most useful drinks, the tastiest foods, and the most pleasant drugs”. True to this motto, you can taste red beer, cool pale beer, or the house drink.

Nuremberg: Medieval Ages Tour in Spanish

5. Nuremberg: Medieval Ages Tour in Spanish

Travel back in time to discover what everyday life was like in Nuremberg during the Middle Ages. During the tour you will learn about Nuremberg’s infamous witch trials, where hundreds of women were accused of witchcraft. Continue the journey through the dark remnants of this era with a visit to Trödelmarkt Island, where the city’s notorious executioner Franz Schmidt lived. Public executions and punishments were a daily occurrence during these times. As you walk through the city’s perfectly preserved cobblestones streets, your guide will share with you fantastical medieval tales of devils, knights on flying horses, and galactic aliens. This comprehensive city tour will allow a deep overview of the everyday life of citizens during the Middle Ages. Learn about their daily activities, their professions, and how medieval customs, which are still alive today, have shaped modern Nuremberg.

Nuremberg: Traditional Food Tasting and Sightseeing Tour

6. Nuremberg: Traditional Food Tasting and Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy a scenic culinary walking tour in the old town of Nuremberg. Experience local food and drink such as tasty pretzels and red beer. Get an insight into the many famous landmarks from your local guide. See highlights including the Craftsmen Courtyard and the main market square. Begin your tour at the famous sausage restaurant Bratwurst Glöcklein, taste mouth-watering sausages on the first of 5 culinary stops. Explore the old town and visit St. Lawrence Church, Hospital of the Holy Spirit, and the Church of Our Lady. Gaze at the intricate 14th-century fountain near the city hall, and see the Albrecht Durer Mansion. Tuck into local foods including Schäufele (a traditional roasted pork dish) and gingerbread. Finally, end your tour beneath the majestic Imperial Castle in a traditional restaurant.

Nuremberg:Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Audio Tour

7. 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.

Nuremberg: Private Guided Tour from Munich

8. Nuremberg: Private Guided Tour from Munich

Get to know Nuremberg, a beautiful Bavarian city with a rich history. Arrive at the Munich Central Station where your well-informed guide will be waiting for you. Together, travel by modern and comfortable train to discover Nuremberg on a private tour. Let your guide take you on an adventure and show you the most stunning parts of the city. Start your tour with the beautiful Old Town. Follow the guide and see St. Lorenz Church and its remarkable gothic architecture. Continue your tour and cross the river over Fleischbrücke, a late renaissance bridge. Once across, admire the astonishing facade of Frauenkirche. Step inside to see incredible gothic features.  Visit the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg, the top attraction in the city. Listen as your guide describes the history of the castle. Go inside and see the Imperial Chapel, explore the gardens, and walk around the courtyard. Next, marvel at the magnificent Sebalduskirche a medieval cathedral with two impressive towers. Follow your guide to the Schöner Brunnen, a medieval fountain that presents 40 unique and colorful figures.  Admire Elisabethkirche before exploring the picturesque alleys of the Old Town on your own, and feel the incredible Bavarian atmosphere of the town. At the end of the tour, take the train back to Munich.

Nürnberg oldtown: Smartphone Scavenger Hunt Sightseeing Tour

9. Nürnberg oldtown: Smartphone Scavenger Hunt Sightseeing Tour

Go on a scavenger hunt through the Old Town of Nuremberg using your smartphone on this self-guided tour. See the main market, the Frauenkirche and other sights as you solve puzzles and follow clues. Start your game in Nuremberg's main market. Learn about famous places and people in Nuremberg's history, with the Executioner's House and one of the city's most famous figures, Albrecht Dürer, playing a central role. Finish your scavenger hunt at the majestic Nuremberg Castle. For each solved question or task, receive 10 safari points. If you need a hint to solve the question, you only get 5 safari points. At the end of the game, your safari points will be added. The higher your score, the higher your placement in the safari regional league table.

Nuremberg: Self-Guided Audio Tour

10. Nuremberg: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore Nuremberg at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Simply download the mp3 audio-guide and use the accompanying map to work out the best route for your journey. Discover the house of Albrecht Durer, one of the greatest painters and engravers Germany has ever produced, as well as stunning churches and fascinating museums. Visit sites such as Fleisch Bridge, The Church of Our Lady, The Altes Rathaus, and The Nuremberg Toy Museum. Learn more about the historic town hall featuring monumental painted frescoes, centuries-old architecture. Finish with a visit to Nuremberg’s crowning glory, towering above the city, the colossal Nuremberg Castle. Your tour. Your way.

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4.7 / 5

based on 338 reviews

We really enjoyed this tour. The flexibility worked out perfect for us since we had our 7 month old teething baby with us so days and nights are a little off right now. And since it was snowing and pretty cold the day we went, I stayed in the car with our son while my wife hopped out where she wanted and snapped pics. We enjoyed learning the history of Nuremberg and loved that it gave directions to the next destination as well. All in all it was a great tour and a good experience so we did another audio tour like this in Salzburg.

This activity was well worth doing , the main tour guide spoke German but I being English was given a handset in English and a second tour guide joined the tour and explained all points of he tour to me . This tour is a must as gives a great insight into the history of nuremburg.

It was a good trip around Nuremberg in two hours. There was a lot of interesting information and the driver would stop for photo opportunities. I would recommend this experience to get your bearings!

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

Hannes was an excellent guide - really fantastic tour