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Franconian Food & Beer Culture: Private Old Town Tasting Walk

Savour the bold, honest flavours of Franconia — from finger-sized Nuremberg bratwurst and smoked meats to the dark lager poured in the city's ancient beer cellars — on a private, expertly guided culinary walk through the medieval Old Town.

What to expect

The walk begins at the Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg's glorious central market square, where your guide introduces the city's culinary DNA. You'll taste the legendary Nürnberger Rostbratwurst (PGI-protected and only 7–9 cm long), sample Schäufele (braised pork shoulder), and discover the local obsession with Lebkuchen (gingerbread) — a Nuremberg invention with a 600-year history. A stop at one of the city's historic Altstadthof brewery cellars for a glass of Rotbier (red ale) brewed on-site in a rock-cut cellar rounds out the experience. Relaxed, convivial, and genuinely delicious.

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Nuremberg City of Empires Tours
From approx. EUR 110–140 per person (private, food and drinks included)
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Good to know

Best enjoyed at lunch when the market is in full swing. The entire route is walkable within the Old Town, making it easy to manage time against your all-aboard schedule. Inform your guide of any dietary restrictions in advance. Allow 2.5–3 hours. The Altstadthof brewery (Bergstraße 19) also offers standalone cellar tours if you wish to extend.

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