The 15 Best Nuremberg Tours & Day Trips

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 through the Old Town. You’ll pass the Schöner Brunnen, Maxbrücke, St. Lawrence Church, the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, and Imperial Castle while listening to commentary in English or one of six other languages. It is a practical first look at the city, with a coffee voucher provided at departure.

“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, Old City Hall, St. Sebaldus Church, Tiergärtnertorplatz, Albrecht Dürer’s House, and Weissgerbergasse. Guides such as Manfred, Claudia, Gabriele, and Kurt add history, humor, old photographs, and useful local tips.

“Historical perspective was very good. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Nuremberg. It would be very helpful if he could speak louder.”

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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 sandstone walls, moat defenses, vaulted chambers, and secret passages beneath the Imperial Castle. Guides such as Alan, Andreas, Tom, and Martin bring the medieval fortifications to life. Expect steep stairs, ramps, cool air, muddy patches, and some low, narrow sections.

“It was exciting and informative. I have the feeling to have learned a kind of history below the surface.”

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4.Medieval Dungeons Guided Tour

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

Enter Nuremberg’s vaulted medieval dungeons beneath the Old City Hall for a 45-minute look at twelve cells, original furnishings, and the torture chamber. An English or German guide explains medieval justice, imprisonment, and torture. Expect narrow spaces, stairs, grim stories, and a tour best suited to adults and older children.

“It was a very interesting and informative tour aided by the humorous presentation by the knowledgeable tour guide.”

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5.Walking Tour of Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds

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

Walk Nuremberg’s former Nazi Party Rally Grounds with a German or English-speaking guide from Geschichte Für Alle e.V. Over two hours, you’ll see Congress Hall, the Great Road, and Zeppelin Field while learning how architecture, mass gatherings, and propaganda served the National Socialist regime. Guides such as Sylvia, Kai, and Andreas use historic images to explain the site.

“Wonderful tour! Our guide Frank was wonderful! Very informative and kind. He had such important information to share with us and he did so in a very engaging way. My only suggestion is that the tour would begin a little earlier, so it doesn’t get dark before it ends. Even though the sun set, we saw everything there was to see!! Highly recommend!!!!”

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6.Medieval Tour in Nuremberg in Spanish

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

Walk through Nuremberg’s old center with a Spanish-speaking guide, starting at Hauptmarkt and ending at Kaiserburg. Over 2.5 hours, hear about witch trials, Till Eulenspiegel, Kaspar Hauser, the executioner, medieval trades, hidden walls, and dark castle legends. Guide Fede is known for mixing solid history with humor.

“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

Walk beneath Nuremberg’s Old Town with an English or German guide and see the cellar that protected works by Albrecht Dürer, the Veit Stoss Altarpiece, the Frauenkirche clock, and the Codex Manesse. The one-hour tour also explains the bunker’s medieval beer-storage past, wartime destruction, and Nuremberg’s postwar rebuilding.

“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

Spend a full day at PLAYMOBIL-FunPark in Zirndorf, near Nuremberg. Your children can climb, splash, race, explore pirate and Western worlds, storm a knight’s castle, and play indoors. The park covers more than 90,000 square meters and is aimed mainly at children ages 4 to 10. Bring swimwear and a towel in summer.

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9.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

Spend one day touring Nuremberg by double-decker bus, with a two-hour circuit and six stops at places such as Hauptmarkt, Kaiserburg, Johannisfriedhof, the Justizpalast, and Kongresshalle. Hop off to explore, then continue by bus. Audio commentary is available in six languages, but bring headphones or buy them for €0.50.

“The buses were on time and the drivers were very helpful with excellent English. It was an effort to hear the English commentary over the German on the loud speakers but it was a fantastic way to see the highlights of Nuremberg is a day. I liked sitting on the top of the bus with the roof open.”

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10.Nuremberg Guided Day Trip from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 546 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Travel by regional train from Munich to Nuremberg with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the medieval Old Town, see the Imperial Castle and historic churches, then visit the former Nazi Rally Grounds. Guides including Paul, Jason, Sarah, and Elisabeth are praised for clear storytelling, but the day can feel rushed and train seating is not guaranteed.

“Paul was a fantastic tour guide. He was super nice and had a lot of history to share about the city and the sights. He shared many personal stories and it really added to the experience He took great care of us and spent time with everyone to make sure we were comfortable, happy and enjoying the day I would highly recommend him and this excursion”

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11.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 at the market, then take included public transport to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Congress Hall. Expect about four hours, plenty of walking, and serious history told with humor and care.

“The tour did not go to the Rally Grounds. It was very deceiving where the tour would go. And, the group was HUGE and there were no speakers, so it was very difficult to hear what was being said.”

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12.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 visiting the former Nazi Rally Grounds. See castle courtyards, Gothic churches, the Hauptmarkt, Zeppelin Field, Luitpold Arena, and Congress Hall. Lunch and museum admission cost extra, but public transport is included.

“The tour was exceptional and our guide, Nick, was brilliant He gave us a great insight into the history of this lovely ancient town and he dealt with the issues involved at the Nazi rally sites with sensitivity and honesty. We had a wonderful day despite the weather! Thank you so much”

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13.From Munich: Nuremberg Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 357 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

Travel by train from Munich to Nuremberg with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Elisabeth, or Achim. Walk the medieval old town, see churches, bridges, markets, and castle views, then visit the Nazi Party rally grounds. Expect about four hours of guided sightseeing, substantial walking, and lunch at your own expense.

“Elisabeth was amazing she was up against it as trains were cancelled which put us 2 hours behind she done an amazing job considering only had a few minutes to quickly see nuremberg but it's beautiful would definitely go back I wouldn't book this again as I don't feel it was worth the money compared to the castle trip but this has no reflection on Elisabeth as she done amazing”

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14.Nuremberg Third Reich Tour in Spanish

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

Walk through central Nuremberg with a Spanish-speaking guide, following the city’s path from medieval antisemitism to Nazi propaganda, wartime destruction, and the Nuremberg Trials. Federico leads a lively, well-documented three-hour route from Hauptmarkt to the Street of Human Rights, with up to 30 people in the group.

“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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15.The Old Town in Evening Light – IN GERMAN

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

Join a 90-minute German-language walk from the Ochsenportal through Nuremberg’s Old Town. Hear the story behind the ox on the Fleischbrücke, visit historic lanes and bridges, and learn about Master Franz, Albrecht Dürer, the plague, and local legends. Guides such as Frau Beck add humor and personal detail.

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