Top Nuremberg Day Trips

Uncover the storied history of Nuremberg, without missing out on the details, on this half-day guided walking tour. Learn about Nuremberg's rich history—from the days of the Holy Roman Empire to the German Renaissance, Third Reich, and the Nuremberg Trials—as you stroll through the medieval city. See the Imperial Castle courtyards, the German Renaissance artist Albrecht Durer's house, and hear about the infamous Nuremberg Rallies as you explore Nazi party rally grounds.

The great Nuremberg city tour Classic in the yellow double-decker bus Get on board and enjoy the highlights of Nuremberg on the city line. With our double-decker convertible buses, the discovery tour becomes an experience. Look at the city from above. Because in addition to gingerbread, sausages and toys, Nuremberg has much more to offer. The modern hop-on hop-off concept allows you to get off at any stop and discover your favorite spots on your own. If you don't want to leave the vehicle and would rather enjoy the flair of the city from the comfort of your seat, the round trip takes about 2 hours! During the tour you will learn more about the sights and the thousand-year history of the pulsating metropolis of Franconia over loudspeakers. With us, your stay in Nuremberg will be an unforgettable experience. Discover the most beautiful sides of Nuremberg with the HopOn-HopOff bus tour.

Forget the rush of huge tour groups and explore the medieval city of Nuremberg at your own pace on this private walking tour. Choose from multiple tour durations, then enjoy personalized attention as you see attractions like the Beautiful Fountain, the courtyards of the Imperial Castle, and St. Lawrence Church. Extend your tour to three or four hours to visit the Nazi party rally grounds to learn about the dark day of the Third Reich.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 2-hour: Old Town Highlights Book this walking tour of Nuremberg’s Old Town to see highlights such as St. Sebald Church, Town Hall, Hauptmarkt, Frauenkirche, Maxplatz, Kettensteg, and more. 3-hour: Old Town & Imperial Castle Courtyard Book this tour of Nuremberg’s Old Town to visit the Imperial Castle Courtyard & see highlights such as St. Sebald Church, Town Hall, Hauptmarkt, Frauenkirche & Kettensteg. 4-hour: Old Town, Castle Courtyard & St. Lorenz Church Book this tour of Nuremberg’s Old Town to visit St. Lorenz Church & the Imperial Castle Courtyard, & see St. Sebald Church, Hauptmarkt, Frauenkirche, Kettensteg & more. 6-hour: Old Town, Courtyard, St. Lorenz & Nazi Rally Grounds Book this tour of Nuremberg’s Old Town to visit the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, St. Lorenz Church & the Imperial Castle Courtyard, & see St. Sebald, Hauptmarkt, Frauenkirche & more.

Discover the history and heritage of one of Bavaria’s most picturesque cities on this 2-hour walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town. Stroll around the medieval city walls, snap photos of the colorful half-timbered buildings and see the Hauptmarkt, where Nuremberg’s famous Christkindlesmarkt is held. Learn about Nuremberg's roots in the Holy Roman Empire and links with the Third Reich from your guide, as you walk along the River Pegnitz and visit landmarks like the Albrecht Dürer House, St Lawrence Church and Nuremberg Castle.

Take a private guided daytrip by train to Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the Danube River and one of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval towns in all of Germany. From its start during the Roman Empire to the university town it is today, Regensburg is one of the most scenic and pleasant stops in Bavaria. This is a full day guided private tour including train tickets. Your guide will meet you at your centrally located Nuremberg hotel, accompany you to Regensburg, give you a full tour, and return with you to Nuremberg. Don't worry: if you want some free time to shop or relax, just ask! The tour can be tailored to your needs, whether that means seeing as much as possible or taking it easy.

See highlights of Nuremberg’s Old Town & visit the infamous Nazi Party Rally Grounds to learn about the darkest chapter in Germany history. Enjoy a day trip from Munich by train. Extended option: visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 7-hour: Nuremberg Old Town & NPRG This option includes round-trip train tickets from Munich to Nuremberg. You will meet a Local Guide in Nuremberg, explore the Old Town & visit the Nazi Party Rally Grounds. 9-hour: Nuremberg Old Town, NPRG & Palace of Justice This option includes round-trip train tickets from Munich to Nuremberg. You will meet a Local Guide in Nuremberg, explore the Old Town & visit the Nazi Party Rally Grounds & the Palace of Justice. Take a train journey from Munich to Nuremberg and join a 5-Star Local Guide on the streets of the Old Town & the infamous Nazi Party Rally Grounds to see historic sites that bore witness to the rise & fall of the Nazi Party.

Take your understanding of Nuremberg's World War II history to the next level with a private half-day tour of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds and Room 600 at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice. Led by a history-expert guide, you'll get in-depth commentary about the Nuremberg Trials as you explore the key sites, in your own group and without the rush of a larger standard tour.

I'm Kevin and you could say that I'm a cultural interpreter, not a teacher (passing on knowledge) or a sightseeing guide (pointing things out). I'm more like a reverse anthropologist: a local expert insider explaining and sharing Rothenburg's culture and history with my inquisitive customers. I lead exploratory walks and unscripted cultural experiences. Information is presented in a way that allows my guests to make their own mental connections because, after all, a tour with just interesting information is infotainment. The most memorable tours are the ones that make people think and feel. Bamberg is located in Upper Franconia and is approx. 1 hour drive from Nuremberg. Its historic city center has been a listed UNESCO world heritage site since 1993. This makes Bamberg one of just twelve sites in Germany and one of the 400 sites worldwide that have been recognized in this manner.

This is a great pick for travelers visiting Nuremberg who want to learn about sights linked to World War II, and the origins of two world-renowned sportswear brands—Adidas and Puma. Instead of figuring out local public transport networks, travel quickly and comfortably with a private driver, with stops at the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and Adidas and Puma factory outlet stores.

The Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds is a museum that sits on the site that was once used for Hitler’s propaganda rallies. If you’d like to hear in-depth background information about World War II, then a private tour is an ideal option. Save hours of research time, have someone to show you around exhibits, and benefit from having exclusive access to your guide for questions.

The Fünf-Seidla-Steig is a famous hiking trail that connects five Franconian breweries. If you want to get to this area with ease and avoid the hassle of map reading, then this guided tour is an ideal choice. Round-trip transfers are included from Nuremberg, and a guide leads the hike to show you spectacular scenery, and where to find some of the best beer and Franconian food specialties too.

This tour is a great shortcut to learning about Nuremberg’s World War II history. As you walk past the Nuremberg Trial Courthouse, and the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds museum, hear commentary from your guide about how the city was affected by World War II. To help you save time, the tour also ticks off multiple Old Town highlights, such as the Town Hall, and the Imperial Castle’s courtyards.