Top 14 Tours in Nuremberg

1.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,475 reviews · 40 min · from $12Our pick

Ride Nuremberg’s Bimmelbahn from the main Market Square for a 40-minute overview of the old town. Your audio guide covers the Schöner Brunnen, Maxbrücke, St. Lawrence Church, Hospital of the Holy Spirit, and Imperial Castle in seven languages. It is a useful first look, especially if walking is difficult or your time is short.

“Loved the tour - we were only here one night for Christmas Market so this was a perfect addition to see some sights we wouldn’t have otherwise been able to see.”

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2.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,416 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

Walk Nuremberg’s Old Town with an English- or German-speaking local guide, visiting Hauptmarkt, St. Sebaldus Church, Dürer’s House, Weissgerbergasse, and more. Guides such as Manfred, Claudia, Gabriele, and Kurt bring history, personal stories, old photographs, and humor to this well-paced 90-minute introduction.

“Great insights into the history of Germany overall, as well as the rich history of the region!”

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3.Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,334 reviews · 1 hour · from $14

Follow an English or German-speaking guide through Nuremberg’s city-wall corridors and the Imperial Castle’s underground passages. You’ll climb old stairs, inspect defensive chambers, and learn how soldiers protected the moat. Guides such as Alan, Tom, Andreas, and Martin are praised for clear storytelling and humor. Wear warm clothes and sturdy, non-slip shoes.

“Ralf was a great guide and great at answering questions. I love that he explained things even if we were going to skip something and come back, he'd let us know that. He was very knowledgeable and it was fun to explore the tunnels in the city wall. Great tour!”

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4.Medieval Dungeons Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,726 reviews · from $11Best value

Meet outside Nuremberg’s Old City Hall for a 45-minute guided visit to twelve medieval cells and a mostly original torture chamber. An English or German-speaking guide, including guides such as Nick, Alex, Wolfgang, or Dimitri, explains medieval justice, prison life, and the harsh path to confession. Expect stairs, tight rooms, cold air, and grim stories.

“Our guide Dejan Grasser was well informed. Made the history come alive. Answered all questions. Was funny but imparted knowledge freely Only issue, tour was a bit fast and unable to take a lot of photos. Found this tour very interesting”

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5.Walking Tour of Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,665 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

Spend two hours walking from Congress Hall along the Great Road to Zeppelin Field. An English or German guide such as Sylvia, Kai, Anita, or Frank explains Nazi propaganda, architecture, the concentration camp system, and today’s debate over the site. Expect about 5,000 steps, outdoor conditions, and powerful historical detail.

“A very interesting and informative tour. Thurston was a great tour guide, providing excellent background to the history in an unbiased perspective, Highly recommend”

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6.Medieval Tour in Nuremberg in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,374 reviews · from $19Top rated

Walk through Nuremberg with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Fede, tracing witchcraft, medieval trades, fountains, legends, Kaspar Hauser, and the old city walls. This 2.5-hour route begins at Hauptmarkt at 3:30 pm and ends at Kaiserburg. Expect outdoor sightseeing, plenty of stories, and a group of up to 30 people.

“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”

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7.Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 921 reviews · 1 hour · from $14

Enter Nuremberg’s Historischer Kunstbunker with an English or German guide and learn how art was protected beneath the Old Town during WWII. You’ll see the former medieval beer cellars, hear how 90 percent of the medieval center was destroyed, and discover how works linked to Albrecht Dürer, Veit Stoss, and the Codex Manesse were safeguarded. Bring a warm layer.

“My group had a really great experience very informative. Mark was a wonderful guide! I would recommend it to anyone who wants to go into a bunker a learn a bit of history in Nuremberg!”

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8.PLAYMOBIL®- FunPark

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 863 reviews · 1 day · from $29

At PLAYMOBIL-FunPark in Zirndorf, children ages 4 to 10 can play across more than 90,000 square meters of pirate seas, a knight’s castle, a Western town, climbing areas, water playgrounds, mini-golf, go-karts, and indoor play spaces. You get a full-day admission ticket, but food, drinks, swimwear, and towels cost extra.

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9.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 763 reviews · 1 day · from $26

Spend a day seeing Nuremberg from a double-decker bus on a two-hour circuit linking the Hauptbahnhof, Old Town, Kaiserburg, Johannisfriedhof, Justizpalast/Memorium, and Kongresshalle. You get German commentary plus audio in six languages. Bring headphones, plan your stops, and expect the schedule to vary by date.

“I liked that I didn’t have to learn the transportation system. The bus covered all the sights that I wanted to see.”

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10.Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44

Begin at Nuremberg Central Station with an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Natasha, Hannes, or Niklas. Walk the medieval Old Town, pause for lunch, then take public transport to the Nazi Rally Grounds, Congress Hall, and Documentation Center. Expect about four hours, uphill walking, and a group of up to 25 people.

“We really enjoyed our Nuremberg tour. Our guide Natasha was really friendly, and really knowledgeable of Nuremberg, it's history and it's part in WW2. It was a four hour tour, but didn't feel long, because it was so interesting and enjoyable. There was also a break for a short lunch in the middle. We would totally recommend this combined Nuremberg tour and Natasha as a guide!!”

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11.Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 377 reviews · 4 hours · from $43

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Hannes, Natasha, Nick, or Dimitri, walking Nuremberg’s Old Town before taking public transport to the Nazi Rally Grounds. See the castle courtyards, Hauptmarkt, Congress Hall, Zeppelin Field, and Luitpold Arena. Lunch and the Documentation Center admission are separate.

“Our guide Nick took us on an excellent combination walk through the old town and then the rally grounds. The bus trip between the two locations was part of the fun. He is extremely knowledgeable, speaks excellent English and is always conscious of his walkers needs.”

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12.Nuremberg Third Reich Tour in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · from $19

Walk through central Nuremberg with Spanish-speaking guide Federico, linking the medieval city to Nazi propaganda, wartime destruction, the Nuremberg Trials, and the modern Street of Human Rights. This three-hour route begins at Hauptmarkt at 3:30 pm and ends near the central train station.

“Un tour bastante entretenido, lleno de historia y mucho dinamismo, aprendimos demasiado de cómo se fueron desarrollando los eventos que propiciaron la segunda guerra mundial.”

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13.The Old Town in Evening Light – IN GERMAN

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17

This 1.5-hour German-language walk begins beneath the ox portal and follows Nuremberg’s Old Town to Dürer’s House and Tiergärtnertorplatz. Expect local legends, the plague-era bagpiper, Master Franz the executioner, Albrecht Dürer, and the Latin message beneath the famous ox. Frau Beck is one guide associated with the tour, though guide assignments may vary.

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14.Nuremberg’s Mystery Morning: Breakfast & Escape Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 57 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Begin at Mischbar with a choice of savory or vegan breakfast, then receive an English or German briefing and an iPad for a private 90-minute escape game. Follow clues through Nuremberg Old Town, solve landmark-based puzzles, and return to Mischbar. The game is wheelchair accessible, but outdoor weather and a brisk pace matter.

“Frühstück, sehr lecker! Hat super viel Spaß gemacht.”

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