Top Nuremberg Day Trips

Combine Nuremberg’s beautiful Old Town sights with a visit to the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds (Reichsparteitagsgelände) on this 4-hour tour in English. You'll explore the medieval city on foot, see top sites like the marketplace (Hauptmarkt), Beautiful Fountain, Imperial Castle courtyards, St Lawrence Church, Old Town Hall, and more while your expert guide shares the stories behind the history of this fascinating city. And you'll also get some practical tips as well! Take a break for lunch (own expense) in the marketplace, then visit the Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Learn about the city during the dark days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) and the infamous Nuremberg Rallies, while visiting sites like the Congress Hall of the Nazi Party, Fairgrounds, and the Luitpold Arena. Your guide will explain the history and show historical photos so you can see how the grounds have changed over time. All public transportation costs to and from the rally grounds are included in the tour price.

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.

Visit the must-see sights of Nuremberg on a walking tour with an expert private guide at your side! This private sightseeing tour offers a flexible itinerary that’s tailored to your interests. Explore Nuremberg’s medieval Old Town to see attractions like the Beautiful Fountain, the Imperial Castle courtyards, and St Lawrence Church, one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Then see the Nuremberg Nazi Party Rally Grounds and learn about the city during the days of the Third Reich while seeing sites like the Congress Hall of the Nazi Party and Luitpold Arena. Or visit the courthouse where the famous Nuremberg war-crime trials took place. Please note that with the two-hour tour option it is normally only possible to see one area: the old town or rally grounds or courthouse. With the three-hour option you can visit two out of the three main areas. With the 4-hour options it is possible to to have an overview of all three areas or a more in-depth look at two out of three.

It can be tiring to explore Nuremberg's dispersed landmarks on foot, so make sightseeing easier with this double-decker bus tour. With a hop-on hop-off format, you can take control of your itinerary and only disembark at places that interest you—with stops near the city’s top landmarks such as the Main Market Square, the Imperial Castle, and the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds.

Explore Nuremberg’s medieval walled Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour in English. Steeped in antiquity, the city has been at the forefront of pivotal eras throughout Germany’s history. With a past that harks back to the Holy Roman Empire, Nuremberg was also the cradle of the German Renaissance and an important location of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany). Hear the stories behind the history and see a collection of the city’s must-visit sites, like St Lawrence Church, Albrecht Dürer Platz, the Imperial Castle courtyards, Old Town Hall, Beautiful Fountain, the Nuremberg Hauptmarkt (marketplace) and more. You'll also get suggestions on what to do in the city after the tour and the best places to get local food like the famous Nuremberg sausages and amber lager (Rotbier)!

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.

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.

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.

This private countryside tour is designed for travelers who prefer a relaxed pace and meaningful cultural experiences. Set just outside Bamberg, the journey introduces the deep connection between rural Franconian life and centuries of brewing tradition. You will enjoy gentle countryside walks, comfortable pacing, and engaging storytelling that brings local history to life. Beginning in the village of Memmelsdorf, the experience focuses on traditional architecture, village customs, and the role small breweries played in everyday community life. The route continues through quiet rural landscapes toward Merkendorf, where farming traditions and brewing heritage developed side by side. Along the well-known brewery countryside route, your guide shares local insights, regional history, and stories passed down through generations. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience

If you want to take on the Fünf-Seidla-Steig hiking trail with ease, this private tour takes on all the heavy lifting. Avoid the hassle of map reading and let your guide lead the way past local scenery and onto five regional breweries. Enjoy stops at these establishments along the way, breaking up the hike and letting you soak up the local atmosphere.

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.

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.