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Home/Destinations/Nuremberg/Nuremberg in 2 days
2 days · Nuremberg itinerary

Nuremberg in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Nuremberg lets you add Rothenburg. This 2-day itinerary covers the city and its history on day one and the medieval town on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & history
  2. 2Day 2: Rothenburg
  3. 3The fairy-tale town
  4. 4Beer evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, castle and WWII sites.

Day 2: Rothenburg

Visit the fairy-tale walled town.

Evenings: Franconian fare

Enjoy bratwurst and local beer.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Nuremberg — prices per person.

Nuremberg Combo Tour WWII, Documentation Center + Courthroom 600
Nuremberg
Nuremberg Combo Tour WWII, Documentation Center + Courthroom 600
4.8(12)·4 hours
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Romantic Road Exclusive Private Tour from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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Romantic Road Exclusive Private Tour from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
5.0(44)·9h 30min–11h
from$818/ person
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Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better
Nuremberg
Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better
5.0(21)·3h 30min
from$125/ person
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Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break
Nuremberg
Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour with Lunch Break
4.6(545)·4 hours
from$42/ person
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Tour to Rothenburg ob der Tauber from Nuremberg in Spanish
Nuremberg
Tour to Rothenburg ob der Tauber from Nuremberg in Spanish
5.0(75)·8h 30min
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Private Munich Food Tour with 10+ Dishes and Local Beers
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Private Munich Food Tour with 10+ Dishes and Local Beers
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Nuremberg WWII Tour, Courtroom 600 and 3rd Reich Sites
Nuremberg
Nuremberg WWII Tour, Courtroom 600 and 3rd Reich Sites
4.6(180)·4 hours
from$160/ person
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Private Day Trip Munich to Harburg, Dinkelsbuhl & Rothenburg
Munich
Private Day Trip Munich to Harburg, Dinkelsbuhl & Rothenburg
4.7(26)·10–11 hours
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Nuremberg in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Nuremberg?
Two days covers the city — the old town, castle and WWII sites — on day one, and the fairy-tale medieval town of Rothenburg on day two, a great mix of history and storybook charm.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Nuremberg?
The old town and Imperial Castle, the Nazi rally grounds and Courtroom 600, a Franconian food-and-beer tasting, and a day trip to Rothenburg.
Is Rothenburg worth it from Nuremberg?
Yes — as Germany’s most perfectly preserved medieval town, with intact walls and storybook streets, Rothenburg is a magical day trip from Nuremberg, about an hour away.

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