Overview
I will pick you up in a hotel you are staying in.We will leave your hotel in Prague at 8am.We are coming back at 8pm.It takes 4 hours drive from Prague.It is a city on the river Pegnitz and the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal in Germany.Firstly we will visit the Nuremberg Castle.It comprises 3 sections: the Imperial castle, some buildings of the Burgraves of Nuremberg, and the municipal buildings of the Imperial City,at the eastern site.The castle and the city walls, is considered to be one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortifications.Then we will enjoy the Christkindlesmarkt.
It is is a Christmas market that is held annually in Nuremberg. It takes place during Advent in the Hauptmarkt,the central square in Nuremberg’s old town,and in adjoining squares and streets. It is one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and 1 of the most famous in the world.This year the Christmas market begins on 11/25 and ends on 12/24.
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What's included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Driver
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch (available for purchase)
Entrance fee to the Castle
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
In front of the hotel Marriot, V Celnici
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Dress code is smart casual
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
What to expect
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30 min
Our first visit will be the Nuremberg castle, first recorded in 1050. In 1140, King Conrad III started building a second castle on the site, to be used as a royal residence.In the 12th century, Nuremberg became an Imperial Free City, and the castle fell into the care of the city.
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Hauptmarkt
30 min
Our 2nd stop will be the Hauptmarkt, dominated by the front of the unique Gothic Our Lady's Church, provides a picturesque setting for the famous Christmas market. A main attraction on the square is the Gothic Beautiful Fountain erected around 1385 but subsequently replaced with a replica. The original fountain is kept in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum. The Nuremberg Ring, now welded within an iron fence of Schöner Brunnen, is said to bring good luck to those that spin it. The unchanged Renaissance bridge Fleischbrücke crosses the Pegnitz nearby.
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St. Lawrence Church
30 min
The Gothic St. Laurence church is one of the most important buildings in Nuremberg.The main body was built around 1270–1350. It is a medieval church of the former free imperial city of Nuremberg. The church was badly damaged during the Second World War and later restored. It is one of the most prominent churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria. The even earlier and equally impressive Sebalduskirche is St. Lorenz's counterpart in the northern part of the old city.
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30 min
St. Sebaldus Church is a medieval church in Nuremberg. Along with Frauenkirche (Our Lady's Church) and Saint Lorenz, it is one of the most important churches of the city, and also one of the oldest. It is located in front of the old city hall. It takes its name from Sebaldus, an 8th-century hermit and missionary and patron saint of Nuremberg. It has been a Lutheran parish church since the Reformation.
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Germanisches Nationalmuseum
1 hour
The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is Germany's largest museum of cultural history, among its exhibits are works of famous painters such as Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner.
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Nuremberg Christmas Market
1 hour
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! From 25th of November until Christmas Eve, the "little town of wood and cloth" will shine in the heart of Nuremberg’s Old Town and turn it into “Christmas City”. More than 180 market stands – all decorated for Christmas with fresh greens and lights – invite you to enjoy traditional Christmas ornaments of all shapes and sizes, the local gold-foil angel, “Zwetschgenmännle” made of prunes, toys and games and delicious holiday treats to eat and drink. Come and experience this one-of-a-kind atmosphere and enjoy the magic of the Nuremberg Christmas Market with Eva Prague tours!!!
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Prague).
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Full Day Private Nuremberg Christmas Market from Prague
Can I cancel Full Day Private Nuremberg Christmas Market from Prague for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
In front of the hotel Marriot, V Celnici Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included?
- Lunch (available for purchase)
- Entrance fee to the Castle
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hauptmarkt, St. Lawrence Church, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg Christmas Market.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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