Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour
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Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour

1 Day
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • English, German
  • Not suitable for: People with claustrophobia, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • Ob. Schmiedgasse 52, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany

Nuremberg: Tunnels and Secret Passages in the City Wall Tour

  • Admire the imposing beauty of the Imperial Castle and its sandstone city walls
  • Play the role of a medieval castle defender as you tread the paths they took
  • Learn about the ingenious architecture of the castle's moat and defensive walls
  • Listen to the rich history of the city of Nuremberg from your local tour guide
  • Enjoy access to the secret passages and corridors under the Imperial Castle

Highlights

  • underground corridors at the Imperial Castle
  • narrow tunnels and high-vaulted chambers
  • These tunnels and chambers were designed to make Nuremberg the most protected city in the empire.
  • the modern bastions built in the sixteenth century

Itinerary

Day 1 :
1h

Discover why Nuremberg was never conquered on this city walking tour with a local guide. Explore its defensive city walls along with the underground corridors at the Imperial Castle.
As you walk along Nuremberg's city walls, see the narrow tunnels and high-vaulted chambers dug into the castle rocks. These tunnels and chambers were designed to make Nuremberg the most protected city in the empire.

Admire the modern bastions built in the sixteenth century that can also withstand cannon fire. Stroll along a labyrinth of underground corridors designed to enable defenders to shoot at enemies from all sides as they tried to cross the moat.

Learn about how the medieval weapons hidden inside the city walls worked and how the city's knights and defenders worked together to keep Nuremberg safe and protected.

What is included in this trek package?

  • Entry to the defensive corridors in the city walls
  • Entry to the secret passages under the Imperial Castle
  • Assistance Dogs allowed

What is excluded in this trek package?

  • Not allowed: Food and drinks, Pets, Sandals or flip flops

Official Trek Map

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