Nuremberg Walking Tour of Old Town: Hauptmarkt, Kaiserburg, Dürer House
by Nuremberg Free Walking Tour
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This 2.5-hour walking tour in Nuremberg’s old town highlights the city’s late Middle Ages period, focusing on craftsmen, traders, and patricians. It begins at Der Schöne Brunnen, a Gothic fountain from the late 14th century that is linked to Nuremberg’s most famous legend. The tour continues to St. Sebaldus Church, a Romanesque-Gothic building where the history of religion, the Reformation, and local musicians is explained. The group then visits Hauptmarkt, the central square featuring the Beautiful Fountain, Frauenkirche, and the Männleinslaufen clock procession. Next is Kaiserburg Nurnberg, the city’s landmark castle made up of three sections: the Imperial Castle, Burggrafenburg, and imperial city buildings. The walk proceeds to the Albrecht Dürer House, a medieval home remodeled after 1500 where the artist lived and worked until 1528. Participants see the 14th-century Tiergartnertorturm, a defensive tower overlooking a prominent square, and Weissgerbergasse, the city’s best-preserved craftsmen’s street, where the guide discusses the WWII destruction and reconstruction of the old town. Throughout the tour, the guide also shares stories about Nuremberg’s ties to the National Socialist era and how the city rebuilt its identity after the war. The guide provides practical information on dining and other sights for the rest of visitors’ stays. The tour is led on foot by an English-speaking native of Nuremberg.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Der Schoene Brunnen
This Gothic fountain dates back to the late 14th century and is the location of Nuremberg’s best-known legend.
10 min
St. Sebaldus Church
Nuremberg’s main church combines Romanesque and Gothic styles and includes history about religion, the Reformation, and local musicians.
10 min
Hauptmarkt
The central square of old town containing the Beautiful Fountain, Frauenkirche, and the Männleinslaufen clock procession.
10 min
Kaiserburg Nurnberg
The city’s landmark castle consists of three parts: the Imperial Castle, Burggrafenburg, and buildings of the imperial city.
20 min
Albrecht-durer-haus
A medieval house built around 1420, remodeled after 1500, where Albrecht Dürer lived and worked from 1509 until 1528.
10 min
Tiergartnertorturm
A defensive tower from the 14th century that overlooks one of Nuremberg’s most attractive squares.
10 min
Weissgerbergasse
The city’s most beautiful craftsmen’s street, with information on the old town’s WWII destruction and reconstruction.
10 min
Altstadt
The old town of Nuremberg is explored on foot over 2.5 hours with a mix of history, legends, facts, and local tips.
1 min
Meeting point
You will find the "Beautiful Fountain" at the northwest end of the main market. Look for the tour guide with the White Umbrella with Green Logo. If you cannot find the guide immediately, please go around the fountain once. If necessary, you can reach us by phone at any time.
End point
You will find the "Beautiful Fountain" at the northwest end of the main market. Look for the tour guide with the White Umbrella with Green Logo. If you cannot find the guide immediately, please go around the fountain once. If necessary, you can reach us by phone at any time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Nuremberg Walking Tour of Old Town: Hauptmarkt, Kaiserburg, Dürer House
by Nuremberg Free Walking Tour
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€6Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour in Nuremberg’s old town highlights the city’s late Middle Ages period, focusing on craftsmen, traders, and patricians. It begins at Der Schöne Brunnen, a Gothic fountain from the late 14th century that is linked to Nuremberg’s most famous legend. The tour continues to St. Sebaldus Church, a Romanesque-Gothic building where the history of religion, the Reformation, and local musicians is explained. The group then visits Hauptmarkt, the central square featuring the Beautiful Fountain, Frauenkirche, and the Männleinslaufen clock procession. Next is Kaiserburg Nurnberg, the city’s landmark castle made up of three sections: the Imperial Castle, Burggrafenburg, and imperial city buildings. The walk proceeds to the Albrecht Dürer House, a medieval home remodeled after 1500 where the artist lived and worked until 1528. Participants see the 14th-century Tiergartnertorturm, a defensive tower overlooking a prominent square, and Weissgerbergasse, the city’s best-preserved craftsmen’s street, where the guide discusses the WWII destruction and reconstruction of the old town. Throughout the tour, the guide also shares stories about Nuremberg’s ties to the National Socialist era and how the city rebuilt its identity after the war. The guide provides practical information on dining and other sights for the rest of visitors’ stays. The tour is led on foot by an English-speaking native of Nuremberg.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Der Schoene Brunnen
This Gothic fountain dates back to the late 14th century and is the location of Nuremberg’s best-known legend.
10 min
St. Sebaldus Church
Nuremberg’s main church combines Romanesque and Gothic styles and includes history about religion, the Reformation, and local musicians.
10 min
Hauptmarkt
The central square of old town containing the Beautiful Fountain, Frauenkirche, and the Männleinslaufen clock procession.
10 min
Kaiserburg Nurnberg
The city’s landmark castle consists of three parts: the Imperial Castle, Burggrafenburg, and buildings of the imperial city.
20 min
Albrecht-durer-haus
A medieval house built around 1420, remodeled after 1500, where Albrecht Dürer lived and worked from 1509 until 1528.
10 min
Tiergartnertorturm
A defensive tower from the 14th century that overlooks one of Nuremberg’s most attractive squares.
10 min
Weissgerbergasse
The city’s most beautiful craftsmen’s street, with information on the old town’s WWII destruction and reconstruction.
10 min
Altstadt
The old town of Nuremberg is explored on foot over 2.5 hours with a mix of history, legends, facts, and local tips.
1 min
Meeting point
You will find the "Beautiful Fountain" at the northwest end of the main market. Look for the tour guide with the White Umbrella with Green Logo. If you cannot find the guide immediately, please go around the fountain once. If necessary, you can reach us by phone at any time.
End point
You will find the "Beautiful Fountain" at the northwest end of the main market. Look for the tour guide with the White Umbrella with Green Logo. If you cannot find the guide immediately, please go around the fountain once. If necessary, you can reach us by phone at any time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.