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Home/Destinations/Nuremberg/Nuremberg in 3 days
3 days · Nuremberg itinerary

Nuremberg in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Nuremberg lets you explore Franconia and Bavaria. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Nuremberg — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & history
  2. 2Day 2: Rothenburg
  3. 3Day 3: Munich or Bamberg
  4. 4Bavaria & Franconia

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, castle and WWII sites.

Day 2: Rothenburg

Visit the fairy-tale walled town.

Day 3: Munich or Bamberg

Discover the Bavarian capital or baroque Bamberg.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
Munich
Munich Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
5.0(10)·2–6 hours
from$196/ person
via Viator
Medieval Musical Tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg
Medieval Musical Tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
5.0(43)·1h 45min
from$113/ person
via Viator
Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Private Day Trip
Munich
Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Private Day Trip
5.0(11)·9–10 hours
from$536/ person
via Viator
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
via Viator
Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour
Munich
Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour
5.0(272)·2 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Romantic Road Exclusive Private Tour from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Munich
Romantic Road Exclusive Private Tour from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
5.0(44)·9h 30min–11h
from$818/ person
via Viator
Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing
Nuremberg
Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing
5.0(10)·6 hours
from$337/ person
via Viator
Living Deliberately Today Munich Beer Tours
Munich
Living Deliberately Today Munich Beer Tours
5.0(21)·3h 30min
from$61/ person
via Viator

Nuremberg in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Nuremberg?
Three days is ideal — the city and its history on day one, Rothenburg on day two, and Munich or Bamberg on day three, using Nuremberg as a base for Franconia and Bavaria.
What is the best day trip from Nuremberg for 3 days?
Rothenburg is the most fairy-tale, Munich the liveliest big city, and Bamberg the most charming baroque town; all are easy from Nuremberg.
How do I plan a 3-day Nuremberg itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Rothenburg, and day three at Munich or Bamberg, booking the popular Rothenburg trip ahead.

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