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Nuremberg in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Nuremberg? You can see the old town, castle and key history. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Nuremberg — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old town & Hauptmarkt
  2. 2Imperial Castle
  3. 3Nazi rally grounds
  4. 4Bratwurst dinner

Morning: the old town

Walk the Hauptmarkt and up to the castle.

Midday: the castle

Explore the Imperial Castle and its views.

Afternoon: WWII history

Visit the Nazi rally grounds and Courtroom 600.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Nuremberg Castle and Old Town Tour incl. tickets and beer tasting
Nuremberg
Nuremberg Castle and Old Town Tour incl. tickets and beer tasting
5.0(22)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Nuremberg VIP Tour to the NAZI Monuments + Nuremberg Trials
Nuremberg
Nuremberg VIP Tour to the NAZI Monuments + Nuremberg Trials
4.8(65)·4 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Nuremberg Walking Tour
Nuremberg
Nuremberg Walking Tour
4.9(33)·3 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Nuremberg Private Walking Tour: Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds
Nuremberg
Nuremberg Private Walking Tour: Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds
4.8(96)·4 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Walking tour Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Walking tour Nuremberg
4.9(221)·3 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
PRIVATE Nuremberg Trials & Rally Grounds Tour
Nuremberg
PRIVATE Nuremberg Trials & Rally Grounds Tour
4.7(99)·4 hours
from$238/ person
via Viator
Munich Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Munich
Munich Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
4.9(36)·2 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
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(518)·4 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator

Nuremberg in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Nuremberg in one day?
Yes — you can walk the old town and Hauptmarkt, visit the Imperial Castle, and tour the Nazi rally grounds and Courtroom 600 in a day, as the old town is compact and history sites are well organised.
What is the best one-day Nuremberg tour?
A combined old-town and castle walk plus a WWII history tour of the rally grounds and Courtroom 600 is the most rewarding way to see Nuremberg in a day.
How much does one day in Nuremberg cost?
Budget roughly €30–€60 per person for a walking tour and a WWII tour — the old town, Hauptmarkt and castle courtyards are free to enjoy.

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Old TownImperial CastleWWII & Nazi History