Guided tour to Nuremberg´s city wall
Why you’ll love this…
- Explore Nuremberg´s different fortified passages: underground ones in the city wall and also those on top
- Discover the reasons why even Wallenstein preferred to not attack the city directly
- Learn about the city´s history on-site
What to expect
Join this guided walking tour in Nuremberg and find out why and how this city had become one of the best-protected cities in Europe!
Nuremberg was probably the richest city in Germany in the Middle Ages and early modern times. That's why the great merchant lords, the pepper sacks, and also the common Nuremberg city folk repeatedly invested enormously in the city's fortifications and modernized them. For centuries, Nuremberg was one of the best-protected cities in Europe as a result. The walls and bastions were so powerful that the mere sight of them protected them against attacks. Even Wallenstein preferred not to attack Nuremberg directly because the city walls with their bastions and underground passages, thick round towers and battlements and kennels intimidated him.
On this city wall tour, you will experience all the different fortified passages: underground ones in the wall and also those on top - which have not yet been open to the public. Peek through loopholes and get a whiff of black powder and learn how the Nurembergers protected themselves from their enemies in ancient times.
Important to know
- Free audioguides in English available
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Please note that the "reduced" ticket option is valid for pupils, students with ID or severely disabled persons
What’s included
Guided tour
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Förderverein Nürnberger Felsengänge e.V.
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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