Mainz private walking tour

Overview

Enjoy a private, guided walking tour of Mainz and discover the over 2000 years old history. Take some time and discover this fascinating city with its rich history in a tour that covers the major highlights. Dive into the rich cultural heritage which also incorporates a long-standing wine-growing tradition. Admire the Palace of the Holy Roman Emperor, that nowadays houses the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to the inventor of the printing press and where his original 15th century translation of the Bible is still to be seen.Wander towards Gutenbergplatz where you will look up to the life-size statue of the city’s most famous son. Located opposite is the great hall of the Mainz State Theater. Discover the Carnival Fountain with its over 200 figurines and allegories and enjoy a visit to the in Kirschgarten square with its medieval half-timbered houses and charming taverns where they serve local wine.Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Market Square, in the middle of which stands the Heunensäule, a sandstone column commemorating the history of Mainz. Right above the Market Square rises St. Martin’s cathedral, the "Mainzer Dom". A customization of the tour is possible by asking your local guide on the spot.

What's included

Customization of tour by asking your local guide on the spot

What's Not included

Entrance fees

Where

Mainz, Germany

Meeting point:

Meet your guide in front of the Hilton Hotel in Rheinstrasse. Your guide will hold a sign board together with the name of the guests on it

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What To Expect

Discover the over 2000 years old history of Mainz
See the Old Town, St. Martin’s cathedral and the Electoral Castle
Hear about the Roman origins of the city and the invention of printing by Gutenberg

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