Nuremberg Medieval Architecture and Christmas Market Tour

Explore several sights of medieval architecture such as fortifications & stone towers in the Old town. Also, visit one of the main markets which also happens to be one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and one of the most famous in the world. Stroll through the main square and see the church tower which is the second tallest brick tower in the world. Also, have a chance to see a half-timbered house where Germany’s most famous artist lived.

Meeting Point

St. Lorenz

Lorenzer Pl. 1, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany

At the entrance of the St. Lawrence Church, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.

What's included:

• Official tour guide

Not included:

• Entrance Fees: Albrecht Dürer's House € 7.50 per person

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

St. Lawrence Church

Lorenzer Platz 10, , Nuremberg, 90402, Bavaria

Start your tour with a visit to the St. Lorenz, a medieval church which was badly damaged during the second world war which was later restored. On its west facade, you will see rich art-works.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tugendbrunnen

Burgstrasse, Nuremberg, Bavaria

Next, you'll see the virtues of faith, hope, charity, courage, temperance, and patience which are represented in figures. The Fountain represents six virtues crowned by the figure of Justice.

10 minutes

Fleischbrucke

An der Fleischbruecke 1, Nuremberg, 90403, Bavaria

As we continue, you will walk on the Fleisch Bridge, constructed in late Renaissance style. The bridge crosses the river Pegnitz in the center of the old town, linking the districts St. Sebald and St. Lorenz along the axis of the main market.

5 minutes

Nuremberg Christmas Market

Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg, 90403, Bavaria

Your next stop will be one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and one of the most famous in the world. You will also walk through the Hauptmarkt market, also known as the main market which is located in the central square in the old town.

10 minutes

Frauenkirche

Hauptmarkt 14, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany

Get to see the church tower which is 115.6 meters (379 ft) in height. It remains as the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world.

15 minutes

Albrecht-durer-haus

Albrecht-Duerer-Str. 39, Nuremberg, 90403, Bavaria

Finally, you will visit Albrecht Dürer's House, which was built around 1420. Here, you will see a half timbered house where Germany’s most famous artist is said to have lived and worked for 20 years.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included