Discover the medieval capital of Germany on a full-day train tour from Munich. Explore Nuremberg’s historic landmarks, including the Old City and Church of San Lorenzo, and learn about its dark past during Nazism and the famous Nuremberg Trials.
- Munich Central Station - Meeting with the guide and departure by train to Nuremberg.
2 hours (approximately).
- Königstraße - One of the main pedestrian and commercial streets of the city.
5 minute walk.
- St. Lawrence Church - The second most important church in the city, Gothic in style and fascinatingly beautiful.
- Museumsbruecke - Famous bridge from which you get some of the best views of the city.
5 minute walk to this place.
- Hauptmarkt - Main square and heart of the medieval city.
5 minutes to this point
- Frauenkirche - Magnificent example of Baltic Gothic or Brick Gothic, built at the initiative of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV.
5 minute walk to this place.
- Handwerkerhof - Market of small shops with a medieval air.
10 minutes to this point.
- Albrecht Durer’s House - House Museum that was home to the genius painter Albrecht Dürer. The guide will give the explanation outside (people who wish to visit inside can do so during their free time).
5 minutes to this point.
- Maxbrücke - Stone bridge that crosses the River Pegnitz and connects two historic squares, the Maxplatz and the Unschlittplatz.
5 minutes to this point.
- St. Sebaldus Church - The oldest parish church in Nuremberg and one of the most beautiful.
5 minute walk to this point.
Lunch and free time to continue exploring the city (approximately 3.5 hours)
- Nuremberg Central Station - Meeting with the guide and return trip to Munich.
2 hours (approximately)
- On-board restrooms
‘The ancient seat of power in Germany’, a city of unparalleled beauty and charm, made a significant mark in the 20th century as the site of the renowned ‘Nuremberg trials’.
Our must-do train tour from Munich will delve into all these aspects and more.
Our journey starts at 8:30 a.m. from the main rail station, setting course for Nuremberg. Beginning our exploration, we will spend approximately 2.5 hours traversing the pivotal historical points of the city: covering its establishment to its position as the informal capital of the Holy Roman-Germanic Empire, and its grim Nazi era.
Highlights include the Old City, St. Lawrence Church, the iconic Museum Bridge spanning the Pegnitz River, the bustling Central Market Square, as well as the Church of Our Lady along with other monumental sites.
We will delve into details of the Nuremberg Trials, one of the most well-known court proceedings in 20th-century history.
Post the tour, you’ll have some leisure time before we embark on our return trip to Munich.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.