Medieval Nuremberg Walking Tour

Travel back in time on this walking tour through Medieval Nuremberg. Discover the myths and legends surrounding the city as you explore its historic streets and monuments.

Tour Details

After meeting in the emblematic Hauptmarkt, or main market square, you'll begin your walking tour around historic Nuremberg. Admiring the centuries-old buildings and the dramatic 14th century Gothic Cathedral around the square, you'll delve into the streets of the old town, exploring the west of the city to uncover hidden secrets.

Between cobbled streets and stone buildings, you'll discover the city's most feared trade: witchcraft. Relive the legendary witch trials of the 17th century, which aimed to protect the city from the devil. Your English-speaking guide will reveal the myths and legends of love, death and madness surrounding some of Nuremberg's famous fountains, including the story of the Flying Horseman.

Learn about the different trades of Nuremberg's locals during the Middle Ages and the cruel tasks of the city's executioners and torturers. You'll also hear about Gregor Mendel, the founder of modern genetics and his connection to Nuremberg.

Finally, continuing to the old city walls, you'll reach Weissgerbergasse, the oldest street in the city. Your guide will tell you about Kaspar Hauser, dubbed the "orphan of Europe," whose mysterious arrival in Nuremberg remains a topic of intrigue.

This walking tour of medieval Nuremberg will last approximately 3 hours.

Meeting Point Change

From November 24 to January 6, 2026, due to the Christmas markets, the meeting point will be at the fountain of the Ship of Fools (Narrenschiffbrunnen), specifically between the Museumsbrücke bridge and the Hauptmarkt.