Why choose this Mainz tour ?
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.
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What makes 2 Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Gutenberg and Old Mainz a unique experience ?
In one of the world’s oldest museum dedicated to books, printing and writing, you will enter the high-security vault and get a close-up view of the Gutenberg Bible printed around 1450 in Mainz. Understand the impact of this masterpiece by the “Man of the Millennium”. Another highlight is the live printing demonstration; sit down for 15 minutes and see how letters were cast and how pages were printed nearly 600 years ago by Johannes Gutenberg in his local workshop. See beautiful historic printing presses and learn about the many different aspects of the first generation of printed books.
From the cathedral we will stroll through the nearby pedestrianised old town (“Altstadt”). We will wander around the magnificent cathedral square stopping at its colourful, ornately decorated old houses and the beautiful renaissance well. If we are lucky, we will also experience the traditional farmers’ market which still takes place here every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (until 14:00) as it has for centuries.
We will then walk along the romantic winding lanes of the medieval part of the city and discover picturesque little squares such as the Cherry Orchard (“Kirschgarten”) with its half-timbered houses.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- With hotel pickup (on foot)
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Pickup included - With hotel pickup (by taxi)
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No hotel pickup: We will meet at the attraction as described
2 Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Gutenberg and Old Mainz Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional, by arrangement)
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Museum entrance fees (ca. 5€ per adult, 2€ for children 8 and over, free for children under 8)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Mainz Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Berlin.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
