Nuremberg offers several unique walking tours, covering everything from the city’s ancient history to ghost stories and ghoul hunting.
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Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city, is packed full of history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. The city’s mighty fortress was built around 1140 and still dominates the skyline. Nuremberg was also the former Nazi party rally grounds, the National Socialists staging their vast marching processions, as well as being the place of the Memorium Nuremberg Trials, where the perpetrators were tried and convicted in 1946. Take a unique walking tour in Nuremberg to get a feel for the city’s past, present, and future, as well as a few ghost stories if you fancy something truly different.
Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour
This tour really gets off the beaten track, taking to the secret passages under the Imperial Castle and following the paths that medieval knights trod. The guide takes you along the defensive city walls, where you will see the narrow tunnels and high-vaulted chambers dug into the castle rocks. This maze of underground corridors was created to enable defenders to shoot at enemies from all sides as they tried to cross the moat. As you take to these novel defences, the guide will explain how medieval weapons hidden inside the city walls worked and how the city’s knights and defenders played a pivotal role in keeping Nuremburg safe. The tour is just one hour but it’s a great price. From €11.00.
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Nuremberg: Old Town Guided Walking Tour
Nuremberg’s old town is a must-see on any visit, featuring ornate churches, elaborate fountains and historical buildings. This tour lasts for just 1.5 hours but is packed full of information, following the streets of the medieval part of the city, tracing the history of the former imperial residence and the international trading centre. Along the way you will visit places of interest such as the Main Market Square, as well as discover secret spots and hidden corners. The local guide provides insights on the churches, castle, and fountains you see along the way, as well as on the city itself, past and present. A great value tour and a good introduction to Nuremberg. From €15.00.
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Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour
Take a trip into the darker side of Nuremberg with a professional paranormal guide. If wandering around taking pics of pretty fountains isn’t quite your thing, then try this small-group walking tour that discovers the bloody history of the city, with stories of murder, torture and execution. There is a bit of ghost hunting along the way with scary tales of the Third Reich, haunted places and even aliens from outer space. This walk through the streets of Nuremberg takes between 1.5 hours and two hours and is certainly a different take on your average walking tour. From €35.00.
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