The 4 Medieval Old Town Tours in Germany That Earn Their Price

1.Nuremberg: Castle and Old Town Tour – incl. Tickets and red beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours with local guide Darius exploring Nuremberg Castle, the deep well, Sinwell Tower, three major churches, Pegnitz bridges, and Albrecht Dürer sites. The walk ends at Altstadthof Brewery with a red beer tasting. Expect hills, 100 tower steps, and a maximum group of 10.

“One of the best tours we've ever had! Our guide, Darius, was great, very knowledgeable about Nuremberg, very friendly and really wanted us to get the most from this tour. He also gave us great recommendations on what else to see on our own, where to eat, and more. We visited all the major sights in the city centre, plus some hidden gems. Best tour you can get in Nuremberg, from a local.”

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2.Nuremberg:Complete Tour! Castle/Old Town/World War history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6h 30m · from $234Top rated

Join Darius of Fratello Tours for a six-and-a-half-hour small-group tour of Nuremberg. See the Imperial Castle, churches, bridges, red beer brewery, Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and Courtroom 600, with hotel pickup, admissions, and transport included.

“Darius was an excellent tour guide — he had deep knowledge of Nuremberg’s history and World War II. We were lucky to be the only ones on the tour, so we got to enjoy a personalized experience and have all our questions answered. 100% recommended!”

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3.Heidelberg – Old Town tour Including Castle visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk Heidelberg’s old town with a private English-speaking guide, from the 1386 university and Holy Spirit Church to the Old Bridge, Philosopher’s Trail, Corn Market, and castle. Guides such as Martin, Monika, Ralph, and Daniela tailor the three-hour visit to your group. Castle entry costs extra.

“Daniella was amazing, so knowledgeable about the town, the castle, the University. We saw so much in just a short period of time. Heidelberg is beautiful.”

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4.Heidelberg: Old Town Tour Including Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews

Walk Heidelberg’s Old Town with a private guide, from the 1386 university and Hauptstrasse to the Old Bridge, Philosopher’s Trail, Corn Market, and castle. You’ll see the Heidelberg Tun, the world’s largest wine barrel. Guides speak six languages, including English.

“Our guide Martin was fabulous. He knows Heidelberg inside and out including so much interesting history. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and his company, and he even recommended a restaurant and helped us to get a table. We would definitely recommend him!’”

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