Nuremberg Old Town (Altstadt) Tours
The city of Nuremberg is one of the most walkable cities in Bavaria, and its second-largest. The old city (Altstadt), which was bombed flat during WWII, has since been completely restored to its original state. Unlike many other German cities rebuilt in the 1950s with ‘modern’ architecture, Nuremberg captured its original, quaint atmosphere during the rebuild — but with beautiful new buildings. Most of the city’s attractions are located in the compact Altstadt, which is located inside the city’s medieval walls.
In the middle of the Altstadt is the central square (Hauptmarkt), home to the Frauenkirche: a 14th-century Gothic church. The Hauptmarkt also has a gorgeous gilded fountain with tiers of figures called the Schöner Brunnen. At noon every day, you can watch the church clock’s figures do a little dance. Be sure to touch the golden ring on the wrought-iron gate for good luck. The Altstadt is rich with restaurants of all calibers: from the humble Donair-kebab to the Michelin-starred, there’s something for every palate.
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Nuremberg’s Altstadt is easy to navigate: the Pegnitz river divides the center of town. On either side of the river are the matching spires of St Sebaldus and St Lorenz cathedrals. The perimeter of the medieval wall surrounding the Altstadt (which houses dozens of towers and four large gates) can be walked in about three hours. The beautifully restored castle (the Kaiserberg) sits on a hill to the northwest, and Nuremberg’s main train station (Hauptbahnhof) is located to the southeast.
Address: Nuremberg, Germany
3 Tours and Activities to Experience Nuremberg Old Town (Altstadt)
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Private Tour: Nuremberg Sightseeing Including Old Town, Rally Grounds and Nuremberg Courthouse
Visit the medieval city of Nuremberg — featuring a trip to the Nazi party rally grounds — on this private, guided sightseeing tour. Choose from a 2- or 3-hour tour, then enjoy personalized attention while learning about the history of the city, from the days of the Holy Roman Empire to the German Renaissance, Third Reich, Nazi rallies and Nuremberg Trials. See German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer's house, the Imperial Castle courtyards, plus Town Hall and more, with the option to visit the Nuremberg Trial courthouse (own expense). Hotel pickup/drop-off included.
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PRIVATE Nuremberg Highlights Tour
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Tour Times: 9am and 1:30pm, 7 days a week come rain or shine. My 4-hour Nuremberg "Private" Highlights Tour is the perfect tour if you would like to get a solid overview of Nuremberg's WW2 and Medieval history. Book your tour today!
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PRIVATE Nuremberg Old Town Walking Tour
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Tour Times: 10am and 1:30pm, 7 days a week come rain or shine. My 3-hour Nuremberg Old Town "Private" Walking Tour offers a leisurely paced "private" walking tour of
Nuremberg's Old Town. With my tours...you set the pace. Book your tour today!
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