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. Admire the centuries-old buildings and the 14th century Gothic Cathedral around the square, then delve into the streets of the old town heading west to uncover the city's secrets.

Explore the city's most feared trade: witchcraft. Relive the legendary witch trials of the 17th century, the historic solution for protecting the city from the devil. Your English-speaking guide will share myths and legends of love, death, and madness surrounding famous fountains. You'll hear the story of the Flying Horseman.

Learn about the different trades during the Middle Ages, the tasks of executioners and torturers, and discover the connection of Gregor Mendel, a scientist considered the founder of modern genetics, to Nuremberg.

Lastly, visit the old city walls and Weissgerbergasse, the oldest street in the city. Your guide will recount the story of Kaspar Hauser, known as the "orphan of Europe", whose origins remain a mystery.

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