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 Hauptmarkt, or main market square, you'll begin your walking tour around historic Nuremberg. Having admired the centuries-old buildings and the 14th century Gothic Cathedral around the square, you'll delve into the streets of the old town, heading west to uncover secrets hiding around each corner.

Between cobbled streets and stone buildings, you'll discover the city's most feared trade: witchcraft. Return to the 17th century to relive the legendary witch trials, the historic solution for protecting the city. Learn about notable figures such as Dorothea Flock.

Your English-speaking guide will reveal the myths and legends of love, death, and madness tied to some of the city's famous fountains, including the story of the Flying Horseman. You'll also learn about the various trades of Nuremberg's locals during the Middle Ages and the tasks carried out by the executioners and torturers. Discover how Gregor Mendel, founder of modern genetics, is related to Nuremberg.

The tour continues to the old city walls and Weissgerbergasse, the oldest street in the city. Here, your guide will share the story of Kaspar Hauser, nicknamed the "orphan of Europe," and the mystery surrounding his origins. This walking tour of medieval Nuremberg will last approximately 3 hours.