Medieval to Modern Nuremberg: A Self-Guided Tour
- 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Once a medieval centre-turned-industrial powerhouse, Nuremberg was devastated in World War II. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll trace the city's medieval past, its thriving Jewish community, and the unique way it was rebuilt from the rubble. Starting at Nuremberg's central station, you'll pass through a modern-day artisans village, visit the Gothic St Lawrence Church, and discover the city's only baroque church and one of the few original medieval buildings still standing. Along the way, hear about Nuremberg's Jewish history across three turbulent eras, taste the famous Lebkuchen gingerbread, and learn how the city converted to Lutheranism 500 years ago. The tour ends at Hauptmarkt, the city's vibrant main market square — the beating heart of modern Nuremberg.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Itinerary
Begin your tour at Nürnberg HBF, the city's central station. From here, head off the beaten track into parts of the old medieval city.
Explore Handwerkerhof Nuremberg, a modern-day artisans village. See traditional craftsmanship and try local delicacies like Lebkuchen gingerbread and an original Nuremberg sausage.
You'll pass by the Gothic St Lawrence Church, one of the city's most striking medieval landmarks. Please note that admission to the church interior is not included in this tour.
Gaze upon the Synagogen Denkmal, a memorial to the Main Synagogue which was demolished in August 1938. Reflect on this poignant piece of Nuremberg's Jewish history.
Take in Pellerhaus, the elaborate house Martin Peller built to annoy wealthy families who wouldn't let him get involved in government. Discover this quirky story behind one of the city's most ornate facades.
Discover how the wealthiest Patrician families lived 500 years ago, as you pass Tucher Palace. Please note that admission to the museum is not included in this tour.
You'll pass by St Egide, the city's only baroque church. Please note that admission to the church interior is not included in this tour.
See Gänsemännlein Brunnen, the Gooseman Well, with its brass sculpture of a farmer selling a goose. Take in this charming landmark, one of Nuremberg's most photographed fountains.
End your tour in the heart of the city at Hauptmarkt, the city's main market square. Take in this lively space, where many events and concerts are held.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at Main Train Station - Hauptbahnhof - Start. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Nuremberg
- Its from-price is 94% below the median of the 150 experiences we list in Nuremberg.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Nuremberg
Nuremberg, in Franconia in northern Bavaria, is a walled medieval city of sandstone churches, an imperial castle and Christmas markets.
Nuremberg's old town sits inside a ring of medieval walls, crowned by the Kaiserburg, the imperial castle that was a residence of Holy Roman emperors. Below it, half-timbered houses and sandstone churches line the lanes by the Pegnitz river. The painter Albrecht Dürer lived in a house near the castle that is now a museum, and the Hauptmarkt square is dominated by the ornate Beautiful Fountain. Much of the old town was rebuilt after the Second World War.
Top-ranked sights in Nuremberg: Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (Kaiserburg), Hauptmarkt, Schöner Brunnen.
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