Medieval and Imperial History of Nuremberg with Expert Guide

Embark on a medieval adventure in Nuremberg’s Old Town! Discover old legends, visit a medieval village & imperial castle courtyards, & admire the old city walls & stunning Gothic churches. Optional: visit St. Lorenz Church. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 2-hour: Medieval Old Town Discover the medieval history and highlights of Nuremberg's Old Town. See the Imperial Castle, Handwerkerhof, St. Sebald, the Albrecht Dürer’s House & more. 3-hour: Medieval Old Town & St. Lorenz Church Discover the medieval history & highlights of Nuremberg's Old Town. Visit St. Lorenz Church & see the Imperial Castle, Handwerkerhof, St. Sebald, the Albrecht Dürer’s House & more. Immerse yourself in the history & legends of the Dark Ages, from imperial intrigue to rumored UFO sightings, on a walking tour of the Imperial City of Nuremberg. Experience the medieval ambience of the Old Town and learn about the four pillars of the Holy Roman Empire.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   Meet your guide in front of the Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nuremberg, Bahnhofstraße 1-3, 90402, Nuremberg, Germany. Please do not enter the hotel as it is only a meeting point and the reception is not informed about the tour.

2. 2

   Handwerkerhof

   1 hour

   Walking tour of medieval Nuremberg. Your adventure begins at Handwerkerhof (Craftyard), an enclosed shopping village where you can learn about traditional crafts and trade that became popular during the Middle Ages. Your Expert Guide will tell you all about the medieval way of life as you explore the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, admiring its medieval and Gothic monuments.

3. 3

   St. Lorenz

   1 hour

   Enhance your medieval adventure with an entry to St. Lorenz Church (also known as St. Lawrence). This 15th-century Evangelical church is Nuremberg’s most renowned Gothic structure, filled with stunning artworks such as the Greeting from the Angels (1517/1518) by Veit Stoss, masterpieces of late Gothic sculpture by Adam Kraft, and Numerous altars with carvings and paintings. It’s a must-see treasure trove of medieval art!

4. 4

   Frauenkirche

   10 min

   Explore Frauenkirche.

5. 5

   St. Sebaldus Church

   10 min

   Explore St. Sebald.

6. 6

   Albrecht-durer-haus

   20 min

   You will learn about the 4 pillars that gave Nuremberg its wealth and authority during the Middle Ages as you pass the Main Market, City Hall and the Old Town Hall. Another point of interest will be the original medieval timber house of Albrecht Düre, a famous painter, printmaker and theorist of the German Renaissance. You will walk around the old city walls.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   The tour will end in the courtyards of the Imperial Castle, which is considered to be one of Europe’s most formidable medieval fortifications.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.