Top Mainz Walking Tours

Experience the aura of one of the most important books in the world and let this captivating museum take you back in time. A breath-taking collection of the first ever printed books just a stone's throw away from Gutenberg's original workplace. Not only for book lovers!

The highlights of this atmospheric museum are the archiepiscopal treasury with a 1000 year old golden chasuble and fine early medieval sculptures by the Naumburg Master.

-A focus on the History of City. -Learn about the Roman Era. -Get to see the Highlights from Old town, City Centre along with visits to other prominent spots. -Private Guided tour with possibility to Customize tour -Tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending on availability

The Chagall choir windows in St. Stephan's are unique in Germany. Bathe in the beautiful blue glow as the daylight streams through the windows and enjoy this very special heavenly experience and then visit the magnificent St. Martin's Cathedral.

The highlight of the tour is the oldest legible Jewish tombstone in Europe from 1049 kept in the Landesmuseum (State Museum). Guests are also thrilled by the futuristic architecture of the New Synagogue and its contrast with the ruins of the Old Synagogue.

Experience the aura of one of the most important books in the world and let this captivating museum take you back in time. A breath-taking collection of the first ever printed books just a stone throw away from Gutenberg's original workplace and the magnificent St. Martin's Cathedral. Mainz's "Big Two" where European history was made!

This most important art collection in today's federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate is set in a beautiful baroque architectural ensemble and impresses with a wide-ranging collection of fine art.

Meetingpoint: in front of the Hilton Hotel in Rheinstrasse or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 2h End location: Any central point in the city  You will learn about: • History of the city • The rich ecclesiastic tradition • Napoleon’s occupation • History of Mainz Carnival • Johannes Gutenberg • The roman „Moguntiacum“ • Archbishop of Mainz You will see: • Electoral Castle • Town Hall • Old Town • Iron Tower • Holy Spirit Hospital • Palace of the Holy Roman Emperor now Gutenberg Museum • Market Square • St. Martin’s Cathedral • Gutenberg Square • Mainz State Theatre • Carnival Fountain • Kirschgarten Square

You will be visiting the famous monumental places of the city. In this tour, you will learn about the city’s art, culture and history. See the famous contemporary art, Gothic architecture, the Nibelungen saga and the landscape of the Rhine River.

Visit one of the world's most important museums of ancient seafaring and the remains of the largest Roman theatre north of the Alps. The museum contains impressive life-size reconstructions and a wealth of information about the Romans in Mainz and the visit to the remains of the theatre a short stroll up the road show just how important Mainz was in Roman times.

This is a slower-paced version of the classic Gutenberg and Old Mainz tour and we will take a shorter, more gentle stroll with plenty of opportunities to sit down as well as chances to use the bathroom without missing out on any of the highlights. Discover Mainz with an insider and hear interesting stories instead of boring dates. The museum provides portable folding chairs and a lift.

History meets modernity! Explore present-day Mainz risen from the ruins of World War II. See award-winning buildings and modern works of art on picturesque public squares. Experience how the modern highlights are particularly outstanding against the contrasting background of medieval and baroque buildings.

A unique opportunity to experience not only the majesty of Mainz Cathedral and the playful style of St. Augustine's but also to bathe in the beautiful blue glow as the light streams through the windows of St Stephan's. Truly a very special heavenly experience.

Discover the lively atmosphere of Mainz with an insider and hear interesting stories instead of boring dates. Of course if dates are your thing, then I have a Ph.D. in History and won't leave you wanting! Apart the "Big 5" we will look at the little details that make living in Mainz so fascinating and that will allow you to experience the real German culture and way of life.

This is a children-friendly version of the classic Cathedral and Old Mainz Tour; we will still get to see the highlights but there will be plenty of opportunities for the children to discover hidden animals and hear interesting stories instead of "boring" facts and dates as we wander around the pedestrianized old town.