Mainz Private Walking Tour

Are you prepared to discover the over 2000 years old history of Mainz in 2 hours? Situated at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Main, the city founded by the Romans exudes a „savoir vivre“ dating from Napoleon’s occupation (1797-1814). Discover all about Guttenberg and how he invented the printing, admire the Romanesque cathedral Dom St. Martin with its 6 towers, since more than 1000 years a landmark in the skyline of Mainz. Dive into the rich cultural heritage which also incorporates a long-standing wine-growing tradition. Enjoy and discover this fascinating city with its rich history in a tour that covers the major highlights. Don’t forget to fully charge your camera!

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