Top 15 Nuremberg Tours & Activities

1.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,475 reviews · 40 min · from $12Our pick

Nuremberg in 40 minutes by Bimmelbahn train, with 7-language audio and top sights like Schöner Brunnen and the Imperial Castle.

“We ordered this activity online which was cheaper. Easy to book and find the location of the train. We are English and the carriage we sat in told us the history of Nuremberg in English so we could understand. It last 45 minutes, was very informative and showed us all the sights of the city. Definitely recommend. The carriage is a little cold so wrap up warm.”

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2.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,416 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

A 90-minute guided walk through Nuremberg’s Old Town, from Hauptmarkt to Albrecht Dürer sites, with local stories and city views.

“Very informative and enjoyable with extra titbits of knowledge. Great tour. Thank you Manfred.”

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3.Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,334 reviews · 1 hour · from $14

Walk Nuremberg’s sandstone city walls and secret castle tunnels with a live guide. Learn how the defenses resisted conquest for centuries.

“We really enjoyed the tour, our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and history. We only booked two days before, so we were lucky to get a spot at short notice. Can recommend if you’re in Nuremberg.”

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4.Medieval Dungeons Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,214 reviews · 45 min · from $11

Explore Nuremberg medieval dungeons under Altes Rathaus with a live guide, 12 cells, and a torture chamber in 45 minutes for about $11.

“The guide was simply amazing! She gave us a lot of information in a very interactive and funny way!”

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5.Walking Tour of Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,665 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

Guided 2-hour walk of Nuremberg Nazi Party Rally Grounds: Great Road, Zeppelin Field, Congress Hall ruins, and propaganda context. $15.

“Great history shared with the group. It was a very informative tour. One piece of advice, get ready for a lot of walking. Definitely recommend this tour though.”

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6.Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 921 reviews · 1 hour · from $14

Tour Nuremberg’s WWII art bunker to see how masterpieces were protected underground, plus the story of destruction and rebuilding in the Old Town.

“It was so interesting to see all of the art which was saved in this bunker”

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7.PLAYMOBIL®- FunPark

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 863 reviews · 1 day · from $29

PLAYMOBIL-FunPark in Nuremberg offers huge PLAYMOBIL-themed play zones, climbing and water fun, plus mini-golf and more for kids.

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8.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 763 reviews · 1 day · from $26

A $26 hop-on hop-off bus loop that makes Nuremberg easy, with panoramic Kaiserburg views and a multi-language audio guide.

“Good. The audio is in German which is broadcast over the loud speakers in the bus. This means you have to turn up your translation audio loudly to hear it. Also there is a charge of 50c for the headphones which is the first hop on hop off anywhere in Europe I've seen this. Not good.”

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9.Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44.74

Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi party rally sites in English, with public transport included, guided stops, and WWII context in 4 hours.

“The tour did not go to the Rally Grounds. It was very deceiving where the tour would go. And, the group was HUGE and there were no speakers, so it was very difficult to hear what was being said.”

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10.48-Hour CityCard with Free Public Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 484 reviews · 2 days · from $44

A 48-hour Nürnberg Card in Nuremberg and Fürth with free museum entry and unlimited public transit, plus 50% partner discounts.

“Great value I just with a couple of museum and rides on the Ubahn it more than pays for itself. A must if you are visiting Nüremberg!”

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11.Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 377 reviews · 4 hours · from $43

A 4-hour English guided tour pairing Nuremberg Old Town sights with the Nazi Rally Grounds, plus a market lunch break and transit.

“Hannes was fun, extremely thorough and made the sub-zero temperatures fly by! Can’t recommend this tour enough. Details on Nuremberg, the old town and the rally grounds. He gave great explanation on local culture and the stop for the 3 sausage roll was ideal. Thanks Hannes!”

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12.The Old Town in Evening Light – IN GERMAN

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17

Evening light stroll through Nuremberg’s old town in German, with legends, a 400-year ox landmark, and stories from guide Frau Beck.

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13.1.5-Hour Private Tour through Historical Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 283 reviews · 1h 30m · from $140

Private 90-minute walk through Nuremberg’s old town, Hauptmarkt, Albrecht Dürer’s House and Nuremberg Castle with a friendly guide.

“Klasse Führung!!!! Herr Vogel war als Einheimischer super gut über Geschichte, Architektur und geographischen Besonderheiten informiert. Eine Anpassung unserer "privaten" tour mit 7 Personen und einem älteren größerem Hund im Hundewagen wurde souverän umgesetzt. Kurzum: echt klasse !!!”

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14.Nuclear Bunker in Main Railway Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 262 reviews · 1h 15m · from $15

Go underground in Nuremberg’s nuclear bunker under the main station. Learn Cold War protection and how nuclear threats were faced in 75 minutes.

“Auf jeden Fall interessant und sehenswert. Unser Führer hat es geschafft, die Atmosphäre des Bunkers mit Humor und einer großen Portion gesundem Menschenverstand auszugleichen.”

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15.Free Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 213 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $3.54Best value

Walk Nuremberg with a local guide, from Schöner Brunnen and Dürer to WWII rebuilding and Nazi-era reckoning. Small group, 2.5 hours.

“Great tour by Andreas. He was very knowledgeable and clearly loves the city. Thank you!”

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