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Private Walking Tour in Mainz: Explore History, Culture and Tradition with a Professional Guide
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Mainz
Discover the history, culture, and traditions of Mainz on a private walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about the city's ecclesiastic tradition, and visit the Gutenberg Museum.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mainz Cathedral - Start your tour with a view the Electoral Castle, the former residence of the Archbishop of Mainz and one of Germany’s important Renaissance buildings. Stroll along the Rhine waterfront while you learn about the Roman „Moguntiacum“ and General Drusus. Pass by the modern Town Hall and cross the Rathausbrücke, the pedestrian bridge, towards the Old Town where you will get a glimpse of the Iron Tower. You shall come across the Heilig Geist Spital (holy spirit) built in late Romanesque style at the beginning of the 13th century as housing for pilgrims, the old and the sick. Continue towards the late Palace of the Holy Roman Emperor, that nowadays houses the Gutenberg Museum. Johannes Gutenberg was born in Mainz between 1394 and 1400 and is acknowledged in Europe as the inventor of printing. 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“. 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 Theatre. Admire The Carnival Fountain with its over 200 figurines and allegories and end your tour in Kirschgarten square with its medieval half-timbered houses and charming taverns where they serve local wine.
What's Included
- Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
- Private guided Tour
- Local Guide who will be with your group only
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Gathering location: In front of Rheinstrasse’s Hilton Hotel or another central hotel meeting point at no extra cost.
Duration: 2 hours
Conclusion area: Any central locale in the city
Knowledge you will receive:
• City’s historical background
• The profound religious tradition
• The times of Napoleon’s reign
• The history behind Mainz Carnival
• The life and work of Johannes Gutenberg
• The Roman area of “Moguntiacum”
• The Archbishop of Mainz
Sights to admire:
• Electoral Palace
• City Hall
• The Old Town sector
• Iron Tower
• Holy Spirit Medical facility
• The ancient Palace of the Holy Roman Emperor, presently Gutenberg Museum
• Market Square
• The magnificent St. Martin’s Cathedral
• Gutenberg Square
• Mainz State Theatre
• Carnival Fountain
• Lively Kirschgarten Square
- This walk tour suitable for any age
- For this walk tour no transportation needed
- Activity Level: Easy
Location
Hilton Mainz
Rheinstraße
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Grandtour00146177815
May 19, 2023
Excellent introduction to Mainz - Lothar gave us a lot of interesting information about the city and its history, and showed many scenic and historical places. We also got advice on places to visit on our own.
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Steven_k
Apr 29, 2023
Outstanding! - A fascinating tour with an outstanding guide! The advertisement on Viator mentions the possibility of on-the-spot customization, a possibility which was certainly realized. My guide, Lothar, began by asking about my specific interests. Upon learning that I was most interested in the Gutenberg Museum, he changed the route for the tour. We proceeded immediately to the museum and spent the bulk of our time there. The guide used the museum’s lab to demonstrate the various steps in Gutenberg’s printing process and the technological advances that made the process possible. He then talked about the impact of printing on various historical events, most notably the Protestant Reformation. This customized tour of Mainz has been one of the high points of my visit to Germany. Highly recommended!
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Ellerolf
Sep 17, 2022
European Tour Sept. 2022 - This by far is the most beautiful village I’ve seen in Germany. They call itChristmas Village. The place is lovely. I can imagine how people live here and i find it so amazing.
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Cara_b
Oct 22, 2021
Great tour around pretty Mainz - Had a lovely short tour around Mainz with some work colleagues, our guide was lovely, friendly and very interesting - would highly recommend
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