Nuremberg Food Tour: 4 stops with local guide & full meal

Eat your way through Nuremberg's half-timbered streets with a local who knows every kitchen

A 3.5-hour walking food tour through Nuremberg's old town led by a local guide, stopping at four restaurants to eat a full meal of regional dishes: Nuremberg sausages, Schäufele (slow-roasted pork shoulder), bretzels, and Lebkuchen gingerbread, with Franconian beer and water included. Small groups explore the medieval Mitte district, passing landmarks like St. Lorenz Church, Albrecht Dürer's House, and the Imperial Castle. The guide speaks English and German. Non-alcoholic options are available for those under 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. St. Lorenz Lutheran Church45m
2. Albrecht Dürer's House1h
3. Imperial Castle of Nuremberg15m

Nuremberg food and cultural walking tour

• Start tour in famous town square
• View St Lawrence Church
• Walk across southern Mitte district
• Taste traditional bretzels
• Explore medieval neighbourhood streets
• Taste grilled Nuremberg sausages with beer
• Dine on pulled pork-style Schäufele
• Enjoy Lebkuchen dessert with castle view

The experience

You start in one of Nuremberg's most famous squares facing St. Lorenz Church, a medieval landmark in the heart of the Mitte district. From there, the walk moves through narrow streets lined with half-timbered houses and artisan shops, stopping first for bretzels: a staple of German cuisine. The pace is built around eating, not rushing: each stop is a restaurant or food vendor where you sit down and taste something substantial, not a sample.

The four stops build a meal. You'll eat Nuremberg sausages grilled and served with Franconian beer, then move to a restaurant near Albrecht Dürer's House for Schäufele, a slow-roasted pork shoulder served here pulled-pork style. The final stop lands you at a view of Nuremberg Castle, where you finish with Lebkuchen, the city's famous spiced gingerbread that has been made here for centuries. Water is included throughout. Beer and other drinks come with the meal at each stop. The guide explains the history and preparation of each dish and the neighborhoods you walk through, speaking in English and German as needed.

Small groups keep the experience intimate. The tour runs 3.5 hours, long enough to sit and eat without feeling rushed, but short enough to fit into an afternoon. Seasonal availability may shift which exact dishes appear, so the guide confirms options with you at the start. If you have food restrictions or allergies, contact the operator before booking: severe or life-threatening allergies unfortunately prevent participation, but non-alcoholic options and dietary accommodations are available otherwise.

What’s included

• A full meal across four restaurant stops.
• bretzels, Nuremberg sausages, Schäufele, and Lebkuchen.
• Franconian beer with the meals.
• water throughout the tour.
• English-speaking local guide.
• small group experience.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:45

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Do Eat Better Experience

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to walk through the old town with a local guide who explains the stories and techniques behind Nuremberg's signature dishes. You'll stop at multiple restaurants for full tastings rather than quick samples.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I eat on this Nuremberg food tour?

You have a full meal across four stops: bretzels at the first tasting, then Nuremberg sausages with Franconian beer, followed by Schäufele (slow-roasted pork shoulder) at a restaurant near Albrecht Dürer's House, and finally Lebkuchen gingerbread with a view of Nuremberg Castle. Water is included at every stop. Beer and other drinks come with the meals.

How long does the tour take and what's the walking distance?

The tour runs 3.5 hours total, moving through the medieval Mitte district on foot. The walk is broken up by sitting down to eat at each of the four stops, so it's not continuous walking.

Can I do this tour if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Contact the operator before booking to discuss your needs. Non-alcoholic options are available, and dietary accommodations can be arranged: except for guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies, who are unable to participate for safety reasons.

What landmarks do I see on this tour?

You pass St. Lorenz Church at the start in the main square, walk past Albrecht Dürer's House where you eat Schäufele, and finish with a view of Nuremberg Castle while tasting Lebkuchen. The medieval streets and half-timbered houses of the Mitte district are part of the walk itself.