Top Mainz Cultural Tours

Old town, Rhine and wine. Romans, Gutenberg and Chagall or Mardi Gras, market and conviviality ... These and many other facets of Mainz emerge on the 90-minute tour through the centuries with the experienced "Best of Mainz" tour guides. Hear exciting stories and learn everything worth knowing about Mainz. You will see the cathedral, St. Stephan with the famous Chagall windows (each from the outside!), Discover the historic old town, hear about the effects of the Rhine on urban development - and see the oldest citizen's hospital in Europe. The city tour is "Typical Mainz!" a cultural but relaxed tour with exciting facts. As often as possible, the route deviates from the usual tourist paths. Of course, without leaving out the essentials of Mainz!

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 from 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.

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!

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!

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 stroll through the most beautiful parts of Old Mainz.

Escape Frankfurt for a day—and immerse yourself in Germany’s top wine regions—on this luxurious, private tour. Depart in the morning from your local accommodation, and travel with your guide along the Rhine River. You'll enjoy an introduction to local varietals and winemaking traditions. You’ll also visit three highlight wineries, will take part in tastings and cellar tours, and will indulge in a cheese plate snack.

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

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.

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.

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.

This tour takes you back to Johannes Gutenberg's time at the end of the Middle Ages. You will see an original Gutenberg Bible from the 1450s - one of the most famous books in the world - and a live printing demonstration showing you how it was printed. Afterwards, we will visit some of the most beautiful parts of Old Mainz including the famous Cherry Garden ("Kirschgarten") with its half-timbered houses.

-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

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.

This tour takes you as close as possible to the Man of The Millennium, Johannes Gutenberg. You will see an original Gutenberg Bible from the 1450s - one of the most famous books in the world - and a live printing demonstration showing you how it was printed. Afterwards, we will visit some of the important places associated with the life of the man responsible for starting the Printing Revolution and ushering in the modern era.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This tour combines one of the world's most important museums of ancient seafaring, the remains of the largest Roman theatre north of the Alps and possibly the most atmospheric museums in Germany, the Sanctuary of Isis and Magna Mater. Together these three highlights will give you a good understanding of the life and times of the Romans nearly two thousand years ago.

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.

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.

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.

Meeting point: at Siegfriedsbrunnen or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 2h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will see: • Siegfried’s Fountain • Cathedral of Saint Peter • Heylshof Garden • Luther’s Monument • Winzer Fountain • Rashi Synagogue • Jewish Quarter • Nibelungen Museum You will learn about: • The history of the city • The myths and legends of Nibelung • Diet of Worms, an imperial court that banished Martin Luther • Important center of Jewish theology in the Middle Ages • Rabi Rashi • Europe’s oldest Jewish cemetery with tomb stones • Wine producing city • Architectural style Nibelung