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Nuremberg Christmas Market: Uncover History and Delight in Festive Fun on a Private Walking Tour
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7 Ratings
Nürnberg
Uncover the history and delight in festive fun at the Nuremberg Christmas Market. Join our private walking tour to discover the secrets of Santa and the hidden gems of Nuremberg.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nuremberg Christmas Market - Until Christmas Eve, a quaint village comprised of over 180 festively adorned wooden huts comes alive, illuminating the area and creating a ‘Christmas City’. Discover a variety of traditional Yuletide crafts, from the locally crafted ‘Rauschgoldengel’ (gold-foil angels) and ‘Zwetschgenmnnle’ (Prune Men), to an assortment of toys, games, and scrumptious festive delicacies perfect for gifting. Indulge in the centuries-old famous Lebkuchen and gingerbread, and enjoy a warming cup of Glhwein, the classic hot spiced wine, in the chilly weather. Explore the Children’s Christmas Market, complete with its old-fashioned carousel, cookie-making station, and the abode of Santa Claus. Keep an eye out for the Nuremberg Christkind, the iconic ‘baby Jesus’ figure who is the traditional gift-bringer on Christmas day. Representing the spirit of Christmas, the Christkind makes appearances at the market from Tuesday to Friday at 3 pm, resplendent with golden curls, a majestic crown, and a shimmering gold gown. If you spot him, seize the opportunity to snap a photo or share your Christmas desires with him!
What's Included
- Customization available on location
- Exclusive private guide for your group
What's Not Included
- *Gratuities
- *Any entrances
- *Food and drinks
Additional Information
Nuremberg is a city that truly embraces the Holiday spirit, making a trip to its Christmas Market an unforgettable event. With its centuries-old history, this market ranks as one of Europe’s most magnificent and Germany’s most recognized. The enchanting scents of cinnamon, other spices, roast almonds, Nuremberg’s grilled Bratwurst sausages, gingerbread and chocolate-dipped fruits, paired with the soothing fragrance of the famous hot spiced wine Glühwein or rum punch, will ensnare your senses. From the olden style carousel in the children’s market, the Ferris wheel, steam train, to the medieval allure and the smell of gingerbread, Nuremberg exudes Christmas spirit. Embark on our tour to discover the mysteries of Santa Claus and Nuremberg’s undiscovered treasures.
Location
Hauptmarkt 18
Hauptmarkt
At Hauptmarkt 18, 90403 Nuremberg, Germany
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sharie9471
Dec 19, 2023
Nuremburg comes to life! - Ekki was our guide for the Christmas market tour. Don’t be thinking this is a walk through the various tents of the Christmas markets. It is not. It is an informative, educational tour of the area . We began in the Christmas market area and went all around. We learned about the seven prince electors and walked to the Imperial Palace learning as we walked. The views are pretty from the Imperial Palace. We learned about the history behind it, found out about the well. The churches are spectacular! Ekki answered all the questions we had and that was good! We went from the crazy crowded Christmas market to the calm Rhine river. The suspenion bridge was fun to learn about. We were participants at the beginning of the tour and friends with Ekki at the end! Our granddaughter is a history major and Ekki was perfect for us. He spent extra time with us because he wanted us to have a wonderful experience and we enjoyed it ALL! Thank you for pairing us with Ekki.
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Jim_f
Dec 2, 2023
Unforgettable Nuremberg Christmas Market Experience - Annemarie provided an exceptional introduction to the Nuremberg Christmas markets, historical and modern, all while integrating the development and importance of Nuremberg from medieval times through the Third Reich.
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Jared_c
Dec 27, 2022
Such Fun with a Local! - What a great time! We saw the markets and the surrounding areas with all the best recommendations for food, especially the gingerbread. Guide was fantastic and made sure we were well taken care of.
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Lawrence_t
Dec 17, 2022
Great for first day and time in Nuremberg - We were running late due to travel
Delays and Thomas was able to accommodate us still. He showed us all the markets and we had Nuremberg Sausage, mulled wine, and gingerbread. He showed us some of the traditional Germany gifts and we ended up going back the next day to purchase gifts. He recommended a few places to eat and each were very good, he even got us in to one if his favorite restaurants right off the market. Thomas was great and made our stay in Nuremberg memorable.
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Torey_c
Dec 16, 2022
Perfectly Adapted Combo Tour - We wanted something halfway between a tour of the markets and the medieval tour of the city, and Thomas (Tom) delivered a perfect combination! Next time we're in Nuremberg, we're doing another tour with him!
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Richard_l
Dec 6, 2022
Nuremberg Christmas Market at night - Great experience with Annemarie- history and knowledge well beyond seeing and experiencing the Nuremberg Christmas Market at night. Her insights and enthusiasm was exceptional!
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