Nuremberg Old Town and Rally Grounds Tour w lunch break in Market
Recommended by 91% of travelers
Nuremberg, Germany
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- A perfect choice for history buffs interested in World War II
- Your guide helps you learn more about the city than you would on your own
- No hidden costs: Public transportation is included
- Explore Nuremberg’s Nazi party rally grounds and learn about the city during the Third Reich
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Visit the rally grounds with ease since this Nuremberg group tour conveniently covers public transport costs.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Public transport
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Nürnberg HbfBahnhofspl., 90443 Nürnberg, Germany
Please meet your guide outside the large center arched entrance of the Nuremberg main train station. The guide will be holding a red and white sign reading "Nuremberg Tours in English."
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
This tour begins in front of Nuremberg Central Station. Meet the guide and the rest of the tour group and roam through the city’s Old Town, admiring the beautiful timber-framed houses and cobblestone streets. Marvel at the massive City Walls of Old Town Nuremberg, which still run for approximately four kilometers.
Behind the walls, walk past the Craftsmen's Courtyard, where glass cutters, leather workers, gold and silversmiths, stained-glass painters and other artisans offer their wares for sale. See the gothic St. Lawrence Church, which was rebuilt after World War II; Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt, Germany’s most famous Christmas market; plus Town Hall, German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer's house and the Imperial Castle courtyards, to name just some of the attractions.
Along the way, learn about the history of this beautiful and prosperous city — as the center of the Holy Roman Empire, to the days of the German Renaissance, the Temple City of the Third Reich, and the home to both the Nazi rallies and Nuremberg Trials.
See where German Emperors were crowned and where saints are buried. Find where the most famous and talented German artisans in history created their awe-inspiring works and where the colorful and lively markets have taken place for almost 700 years.
Then hop on the city’s public transportation (bus or train) to see the Nazi party rally grounds. Discover the Great Street, designed by architect Albert Speer to be the central axis of the rally grounds, and the half-finished Congress Hall of the Nazi Party, a building Hitler planned to use for party meetings. There’s also the largest Third Reich buildings, where Hitler inspected members of the SS, and the Documentation Center, a museum with exhibits on vital wartime and post-war events, like the Nuremberg Trials.
Feel free to stay at the Documentation Center for a longer visit, or return to central Nuremberg to conclude the tour.
Behind the walls, walk past the Craftsmen's Courtyard, where glass cutters, leather workers, gold and silversmiths, stained-glass painters and other artisans offer their wares for sale. See the gothic St. Lawrence Church, which was rebuilt after World War II; Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt, Germany’s most famous Christmas market; plus Town Hall, German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer's house and the Imperial Castle courtyards, to name just some of the attractions.
Along the way, learn about the history of this beautiful and prosperous city — as the center of the Holy Roman Empire, to the days of the German Renaissance, the Temple City of the Third Reich, and the home to both the Nazi rallies and Nuremberg Trials.
See where German Emperors were crowned and where saints are buried. Find where the most famous and talented German artisans in history created their awe-inspiring works and where the colorful and lively markets have taken place for almost 700 years.
Then hop on the city’s public transportation (bus or train) to see the Nazi party rally grounds. Discover the Great Street, designed by architect Albert Speer to be the central axis of the rally grounds, and the half-finished Congress Hall of the Nazi Party, a building Hitler planned to use for party meetings. There’s also the largest Third Reich buildings, where Hitler inspected members of the SS, and the Documentation Center, a museum with exhibits on vital wartime and post-war events, like the Nuremberg Trials.
Feel free to stay at the Documentation Center for a longer visit, or return to central Nuremberg to conclude the tour.
Nuremberg Central Station (Pass By)
1
The City Walls of Nuremberg
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Handwerkerhof
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mauthalle (Pass By)
3
Der Schoene Brunnen
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hauptmarkt
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Altes Rathaus
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Kaiserburg Nurnberg
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
St. Sebaldus Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Albrecht-durer-haus (Pass By)
8
Hauptmarkt
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Luitpoldhain
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Volksfestplatz
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Congress Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 504 reviews
Sandra_M, Jan 2026
We really enjoyed our Nuremberg tour. Our guide Natasha was really friendly, and really knowledgeable of Nuremberg, it's history and it's part in WW2. It was a four hour tour, but didn't feel long, because it was so interesting and enjoyable. There was also a break for a short lunch in the middle. We would totally recommend this combined Nuremberg tour and Natasha as a guide!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Glad you had a great time with Natasha and thanks for leaving a review!
Mynhardt_P, Dec 2025
Hannes was a great guide. The tour was well organised and explained the plan of action clearly. It was very informative. Can highly recommend.
Amber_D, Dec 2025
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.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Sorry you were disappointed in the tour, but it doesn’t actually sound like you were on our tour. This tour went to the rally grounds, just as the title says it does.
As far as the group being HUGE, it was a sold out tour of 20 for that tour. Saturdays during the Christmas markets are by far the busiest (and loudest) days of the year in Nuremberg. If you are trying to avoid the crowds, I would strongly recommend avoiding weekends during the Christmas markets.
Maree_M, Dec 2025
Our tour guide was Hannes (John) Ziener and he was exceptional. His knowledge about all things Nuremberg was incredible. He loved history and it showed in the information he shared. 4hrs was a long time for a walking tour but it was worth the effort. We covered a lot of ground. I would highly recommend this tour, and hopefully you may be lucky enough to have Hannes as your guide.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks so much for your review and glad you enjoyed your time with Hannes!
Marthel_C, Dec 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed Petr our guide, he was funny and very informative, groups are max 24 so you can easily keep up and hear what is being said. He covered most of the major parts of town
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the five-star review!
Louise_W, Dec 2025
One of the best tours we’ve been on. Nick was engaging, knowledgeable, funny and enthusiastic. His varied delivery style captured the whole group and made his stories come alive. Brilliant and would highly recommend
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks so much for your positive review!
Terry_B, Dec 2025
Although it was a 4 hour trip don't be put off. The first 2 hours was a walking tour of Nuremberg. The next 2 were dedicated to the Third Reich walk. We took a bus to the Rally grounds which was for about 20 mins so a good time to rest. Nick our guide was amazing. Well informed, humorous and the pace was perfect.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your postive review!
Jennifer_S, Nov 2025
Nikolas was the best!! He was so knowledgeable in regards to both the history of Nuremberg and the WW2 locations we visited. He was very kind and funny and was even so caring to make sure we made it to our train to go back to Munich. Above and beyond. A well spent day!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks so much for your enthusiastic review!
Sharon_E, Oct 2025
It was AMAZING! We were soooo lucky to have Hanne (John) as our guide. Incredibly knowledgeable and so very accommodating to all his guests. Shared things we never would have known. Would highly recommend this company and tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks very much for your enthusiastic review!
Emma_S, Oct 2025
Excellent walking tour with Hennes! He was very informative about Nuremberg history, architecture, and culture. His enthusiasm was infectious and even though we were walking on a rainy day, he made sure we were all okay! Be prepared to walk uphill to the castle! Enjoy this tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your five-star review!
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