Discover the darker side of Nuremberg on this small-group evening walking tour in English. With its bloody medieval history, Nuremberg has no shortage of gruesome tales of torture, murder, execution, and death. As the Ghosts and Gallows title suggests, once the executioner's job is done, sometimes something remains.
Your English-speaking, professional paranormal guide will lead you through the darkening streets of the Old Town; sharing tales of haunted places, ghastly rituals, medieval torture, the shadows of the Third Reich, and even aliens from outer space. As night falls, we guarantee that you'll never look at Nuremberg the same way again. Note: this tour has a hilly terrain and may not be suitable for all fitness levels.
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PRIVATE GHOST TOUR
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Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English
Itinerary
15 min
Wish for luck on the Beautiful Fountain because you're going to need it on your journey through Nuremberg's dark history. Centuries of blood flowed through the streets of the Hauptmarkt. Can you still hear the screams?
15 min
Find out what lurks beneath Nuremberg's historic City Hall.
15 min
When the sun sets, the staff of this medieval castle go home for the night. Make the the steep climb and discover what remains in the shadows after dark.
10 min
A lively square that has an almost supernatural pull just begging you to sit, relax, and look up at the stars. Just don't be alarmed if the stars begin looking back at you.
15 min
Discover the plight of the medieval executioner. Do you dare to cross his wooden bridge?
10 min
Death comes for us all - a visit to the White Tower will happily give you a friendly reminder.
10 min
The tour ends near the home of one of Nuremberg's most sinister spectors.
Highlights
Professional Paranormal Guide (English-speaking)
What's included
Included
Professional Paranormal Guide (English-speaking)
Not included
Tips/Gratuities for your guide
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
How long does Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English take?
Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English cost?
Prices start at $41 per person for this Nuremberg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your guide will meet you by the golden Schoener Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Hauptmarkt. The guide will be holding a small sign.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Nuremberg Ghosts and Gallows Evening Walking Tour in English worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 62 verified reviews; it is run by BlackBook Tours. Most-mentioned highlights: Professional Paranormal Guide (English-speaking).
Reviews(62)
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veronikas552
September 2, 2026
Disappointing execution of what could have been a good tour
The idea of the tour was interesting but the guide was dry and not very attentive to guests. I was traveling with my mom who doesn't walk very fast. I tried to go between the group and my mom to help her keep up but they ended up losing us. She just charged ahead with no regard if the group was with her.
Operator response
Veronika, none of this is true. You and your mother were walking slowly, yes. The guide (and the rest of the group) waited for you at every single stop before beginning the stories. Not that it mattered, since you and your mother would walk away to take photos or sit on a bench - which I'm sure irritated the other guests who had to wait on you, only for you to then choose not to pay attention. Your lack of attention is also likely the reason you got lost. Unfortunately, our guests are adults and can choose to leave the tour early. It is not the job of the guide to form a search party, especially not for two woman who were not even participating the entire tour. The fact that you attempt to attack the personality of the guide tells me everything I need to know about you. So here's our personal assessment of you - you're entitled and lack self-awareness. The guide executed the tour perfectly. Sounds like you were expecting her to carry you on her back or hold your hand. Bye, Veronika.
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fraserb598
August 30, 2026
Walking tour with creepy history
A great walking tour with ghost-related history! Our guide was engaging and clearly passionate which made it easy to pay attention and learn about the history of these places. The only thing that would have made the tour better was having it at night -- it was still very bright during our tour time.
Operator response
Thanks so much for this lovely feedback! Your review helps us to grow so we can offer more starting times. Cheers! We hope to see you again soon! :)
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Cindy_M
June 13, 2026
Was very interesting. ...
Was very interesting. Took the tour because I wanted to know more about the part the gallows played in Nuremberg's history. Definitely worth the time. Learned many interesting tidbits about the city.
Operator response
YAY! Thanks so much, Cindy! We are so happy to read that you loved your ghostly adventure through Nuremberg with us! Haunt us again soon! :)
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Austin_C
June 7, 2026
Must do Day 1!
We explored the city on our own for half a day prior to the tour. Wish we had done the tour first! Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Learned a lot about all the places we had seen earlier in the day. Whether you are into the paranormal or not, this tour was well worth it! Great way to see the city and learn about its haunted history.
Operator response
YAY! Thanks so much, Austin! We are so happy to read that you loved your ghostly adventure through Nuremberg with us! Haunt us again soon! :)
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horseteacher18
May 28, 2026
Great Ghost Stories
Katrina was wonderful! She gave us some history, but added in stories of ghosts. She spoke very clear English, in fact, so good that I asked her if she was from the United States (which she is not!). The tour had quite a bit of walking, but nothing outrageous. The stories were fun, and she included several of her own personal experiences with the supernatural as well.
Operator response
Wow! Thanks so much for this fabulous review! We are so happy to read that you loved your ghostly adventure with Katrina! We hope you'll haunt us again soon! :)
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Z9443LHfrankg
April 18, 2026
Two Hours of Chills, History, and Pure Fun
I really enjoyed the ghost tour. We were a small and quite exclusive group. Altogether, we spent almost two and a half hours walking around Nuremberg. It was a lot of fun and also very exciting, especially because of the variety of ghost stories and how they connected to real historical events. At one point, the tour even briefly included a story about a UFO sighting from centuries ago.
The tour started at the Hauptmarkt, went past the Kaiserburg with a great view, and continued through the city center to the opera house.
Overall, it was a very dynamic tour, packed with fascinating historical detail, entertaining and interesting stories. I can definitely recommend it. I really enjoyed it and there was not a single boring moment.
I am not a native English speaker, but even for me as a second-language speaker, everything was very easy to understand.
The group was also really nice—very relaxed, friendly, and with a great atmosphere.
I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
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Operator response
WOW! Thanks so much for this lovely feedback! We are so happy to read that you had a great time on our little ghost tour! We hope to see you again soon! :)
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Kerryn72
January 3, 2026
Average ghost tour
Did this tour in Nuremberg with a friend. Friend had a sore knee so walked a little slower. Was disappointing that Katrina didn't really stop to check she was keeping up or wait for her to arrive before sharing the stories. Katrina was very enthusiastic about the stories she shared but didn't really build them up in a suspenseful way.
Was ok but not the best ghost tour I've done- also a lit of her information was very different to what we'd heard about the same things on earlier tours- not sure which versions were accurate.
Operator response
Kerryn, at no point did the guide start the stories without your slow-moving friend, so no idea why you are lying about this now. She was simply chatting with the other guests while they were (constantly) waiting on you and your friend. It is also noted clearly in the tour description that this tour requires a certain level of fitness as Nuremberg has a hilly terrain, which is, again, obvious to anyone with eyes, even if you didn't read the tour description. Finally, since you insist on assuming that the male tour guide you had on another tour was the educated one, over the female guide who extensively studied the subject matter - you could have simply asked DOCTOR GOOGLE who was right instead of letting your personal misogyny direct your prejudices. The fact that you are even too lazy to care about fact-checking this before leaving this review tells me everything I need to know about you. Bye, Kerryn.
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80milin
December 31, 2025
Interesting and fresh
Amazing tour, she was super friendly, knowledable and i found it super interesting. It was my first ghost tour and from now on im planning to do more of these type of tours. I found it entertraining and educational.
Operator response
YAY! Thanks so much for this fabulous feedback! We are so happy to read that you loved your ghostly adventure through Nuremberg with us! Haunt us again soon! :)
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katherine_b
December 18, 2025
Excellent fun, it was not...
Excellent fun! It was not too scary, there was lots of walking, and the tour guide was very nice and accommodating.
Operator response
YAY! Thanks so much, Katherine! We are so happy to read that you loved your ghostly adventure through Nuremberg with us! Haunt us agains soon! :)
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G8501FMkatieb
December 18, 2025
Great experience
Excellent tour! Good variety of locations, tour guide was so friendly, learned a lot about Nuremberg through its ghostly happenings.
Operator response
YAY! Thanks so much for this fabulous feedback! We are so happy to read that you loved your ghostly adventure through Nuremberg with us! Haunt us agains soon! :)
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