Nuremberg Day Trip from Munich by Train with Private Guide

Three Gothic churches and a medieval castle courtyard fit inside one train journey from Munich.

A day trip from Munich to Nuremberg by train with a private guide covers the Old Town's Gothic landmarks, St. Lorenz Church, Frauenkirche and St. Sebald, plus the Imperial Castle courtyard and Handwerkerhof medieval village. Train tickets are included. You travel by high-speed rail and walk with your guide for four hours, with free time for lunch before the return journey.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Müller's Public Bath10m
2. St. Lorenz Lutheran Church2h
3. Old Town Hall Munich20m
4. Frauenkirche1h

Munich to Nuremberg Old Town Tour

• Depart Munich Central Station by train
• Meet guide at Nuremberg Central Station
• Explore Nuremberg Old Town with guide
• Visit St. Lorenz Church
• Visit Frauenkirche
• Visit St. Sebald's Church
• See Imperial Castle courtyard
• Walk through medieval Handwerkerhof
• Cross Pegnitz river to Main Market Square
• View Schöner Brunnen and Old Town Hall
• Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping
• Return to Munich by train

The experience

The day starts at Munich Central Station, where you board a high-speed train with tickets already in hand. The two-hour journey gets you to Nuremberg Central Station, where your private guide meets you and leads a walking tour through the Old Town. The route crosses the Pegnitz river and passes the Main Market Square, where the Schöner Brunnen fountain and the Old Town Hall anchor the medieval layout.

St. Lorenz Church holds Veit Stoss's carved Angelic Salutation and Adam Kraft's monumental tabernacle; Frauenkirche displays restored sculptures on its facade; St. Sebald's interior features stained glass windows, paintings and a pipe organ. Entry to St. Lorenz is included. The other two churches are free. The guide also takes you to the courtyard of the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg (Kaiserburg), exterior only, and walks you through Handwerkerhof, a reconstructed medieval village where craftspeople demonstrate traditional trades.

After four hours of guided walking, you have an hour free to eat lunch (at your own expense, though it can be arranged on request) and browse for souvenirs before boarding the return train to Munich. The 8.5-hour option adds a one-way transfer from your accommodation to Munich Central Station, so you don't need to arrange your own transport there. The 8-hour option assumes you reach the station independently.

What’s included

• Return train tickets from Munich to Nuremberg.
• private guide fluent in your chosen language (English, Spanish, Italian, French or another available option).
• entry to St. Lorenz Church.
• free access to Frauenkirche and St. Sebald.
• one-way transfer from your accommodation to Munich Central Station (8.5-hour option only).

Options for this experience

2 options

8-hour trip: Nuremberg by trainGuide in 6 languages · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours: Take the train from Munich to Nuremberg and see the highlights of the Old Town, including the Imperial Castle, Frauenkirche, St. Laurence and St. Sebald. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour and speaks the chosen language fluently. DEMU012

8.5H: Munich-Nuremberg & PickupGuide in 6 languages · 07:00 and 08:00Lasts 8 hours 30 minutes: Enjoy a one-way transfer to Munich Central Station, then travel by train (tickets included) and meet your private guide in Nuremberg to explore the Old Town and visit St. Lorenz Church, Frauenkirche and St. Sebald. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour and speaks the chosen language fluently. DEMU012 Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 42 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel - Munich

Is this one for you?Choose the 8.5-hour option if you're staying outside the city center and don't want to arrange your own way to the train station. The 8-hour option works if you can reach Munich Central Station independently and prefer a shorter total time away from the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

What's inside St. Lorenz Church that makes it worth the visit?

St. Lorenz Church houses two major artworks: a carved Angelic Salutation by Veit Stoss and a monumental tabernacle by Adam Kraft, both Gothic masterpieces. Entry is included in the tour.

How much time do I get to explore on my own in Nuremberg?

You have one hour of free time after the four-hour guided tour, which most travelers use for lunch and shopping in the Old Town before the return train departs.

Does the tour go inside the Imperial Castle?

The guide takes you to the courtyard of the Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) and shows you the exterior. Entry tickets to the castle itself are not included and must be purchased separately if you want to go inside.

What is Handwerkerhof and why is it on the itinerary?

Handwerkerhof is a reconstructed medieval village in the Old Town where traditional craftspeople work and demonstrate medieval trades, giving you a sense of how the city functioned centuries ago.

Can I arrange lunch during the free time?

Lunch is at your own expense and available at restaurants throughout the Old Town, though the operator can arrange it on request if you mention it when booking.