Munich to Nuremberg Train Tour: Private Guide & Old Town

Spend a full day in Nuremberg's Old Town or at the Nazi Rally Grounds, with your guide and train tickets already arranged.

A full-day private guided tour from Munich to Nuremberg by train, with first-class regional tickets and hotel pickup included. You choose between exploring the walled medieval city center—the Imperial Castle, St Lawrence Church, the Beautiful Fountain and Main Market Square—or visiting the Nazi Rally Grounds and Documentation Center on the opposite side of the city; the courthouse is also an option on days it's open. The guide tailors the itinerary to your interests, and you return to Munich the same day by train.

Step-by-step itinerary

Munich to Nuremberg sightseeing tour

• Meet guide at Munich hotel
• Travel by train to Nuremberg
• Visit Nuremberg Old Town
• See Beautiful Fountain and craftsman's court
• Tour Imperial Castle
• Visit Albrecht Dürer's House
• See Saint Sebald Church
• Explore Main Market Square
• Choose visit: Nuremberg Trials Courthouse or Nazi Party Rally Grounds
• If Rally Grounds chosen, visit Luitpold Arena, Congress Hall, and fairgrounds
• Return by train to Munich

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Munich hotel, then a direct regional express train carries you to Nuremberg in first class. Once you arrive, your private guide meets you and walks you through the choice: the medieval Old Town on one side of the city, the Nazi Rally Grounds and Documentation Center on the other, or the Nuremberg Trials Courthouse (closed Tuesdays) as an alternative. You can fit two of these three into a single day, so you tell your guide which matters most and build the rest of the itinerary around that.

If the Old Town is your pick, you'll stand in front of the walled medieval city center, walk past the Imperial Castle dating back to 1050, see the Beautiful Fountain with its golden Gothic tower and wishing ring, and visit the Main Market Square—the heart of Nuremberg since the 1300s. St Lawrence Church, the oldest in the city, and Albrecht Dürer's original Renaissance house are stops along the way. A reproduction of a traditional craftsman's court with shops and restaurants sits nearby if you want to break for lunch or a look around.

If the Nazi Rally Grounds draw you instead, your guide takes you through the Luitpold Arena, the unfinished Congress Hall, and the Nuremberg fairgrounds where the rallies took place. The Documentation Center, housed inside the Congress Hall, presents the history of the Nazi party rallies. The courthouse option—the site of the Nuremberg war crimes trials—stands on yet another side of the city, so it replaces either the Old Town or the Rally Grounds, not both. Your guide knows the layout and will help you use the day efficiently.

The return train departs in the late afternoon, getting you back to Munich by evening. First-class tickets for both directions are included; if you prefer the faster ICE train instead, that's available for an additional fee arranged with your guide.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Munich.
• private guide in English, Spanish or German.
• round-trip first-class regional train tickets.
• access to two of three main areas—the medieval Old Town with the Imperial Castle, St Lawrence Church, Beautiful Fountain and Main Market Square, or the Nazi Rally Grounds with the Documentation Center, or the Nuremberg Trials Courthouse.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Nuremberg City of Empires Tours

Is this one for you?Book the 8:45am departure if you want maximum daylight in Nuremberg and time to linger at whichever sites matter most; the 10:45am start suits a later morning and still leaves a full afternoon in the city. Choose the Old Town if you're drawn to medieval architecture and Renaissance history; pick the Rally Grounds if you want to understand the Nazi era and the city's role in the trials that followed.

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Top questions

Can I pick up the tour from my Munich hotel, or do I need to meet somewhere else?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Munich are included in the tour price. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the train station.

What's the difference between seeing the Old Town and visiting the Nazi Rally Grounds?

The Old Town sits on one side of Nuremberg and includes medieval landmarks like the Imperial Castle, St Lawrence Church, and the Beautiful Fountain. The Nazi Rally Grounds and Documentation Center are on the opposite side of the city. You can visit two of the three main areas—Old Town, Rally Grounds, or the Trials Courthouse—in a single day, so you choose what matters most to you.

How long does the full day take, and what time do I need to be ready?

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total, including train travel both ways. Departures are available at 8:45am or 10:45am; your guide will confirm which time works for your hotel pickup.

Are train tickets included, or do I pay separately?

First-class regional train tickets from Munich to Nuremberg and back are included in the tour price. The faster ICE train is also available for an additional fee if you prefer it.

Is the Nuremberg Trials Courthouse open every day?

The courthouse museum is closed on Tuesdays, so plan your visit for another day of the week if that's your priority. Your guide can help you decide whether to see it or focus on the Old Town and Rally Grounds instead.

What can I expect to see at the Main Market Square?

Main Market Square has been the center of Nuremberg since the 1300s. It's surrounded by Gothic architecture and sits near the Beautiful Fountain, a golden Gothic tower with the city's wishing ring. The square is a natural gathering point in the Old Town and a good place to pause during the tour.