Nuremberg Third Reich Walking Tour

Considered by the Nazis as the "most German of German cities", Nuremberg became an important city during the Third Reich. Discover the places marked by this dark period of history on this guided walking tour.

Tour Details

Meet your guide in the historic centre of Nuremberg at the indicated time to begin your walking tour. Explore the Medieval buildings lining Hauptmarkt, the main market square, which was the Jewish Quarter before World War II. Learn about the persecution of Jews as you walk towards the monument in memory of the former Synagogue, and hear about Kristallnacht during your exploration of the old town.

Discover Nuremberg's significance for Hitler and the Nazi Party, and hear about notorious figures like Julius Streicher. Visit the Katharinenkirche, a Medieval church destroyed in World War II, then shift focus to the resistance and liberation of the city, highlighting the role of women known as Trümmerfrauen, or "rubble women."

At St Lorenz, a 13th century Gothic church, learn about the concentration camps and their prisoners. Next, visit the Opera House or Staatstheater Nürnberg, one of Hitler's favorite buildings.

The tour concludes at the Way of Human Rights, or Strasse der Menschenrechte, where your guide will discuss the postwar Nuremberg Trials and their impact on international law. The tour lasts for 3 hours and ends in the centre of Nuremberg.