Mainz Trip Overview
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!
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Mainz, Germany
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fastnachtsbrunnen, Schillerplatz, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
The Fastnachbrunnen consists of over 200 figures, all of which represent the joy of life in Mainz. The sight of the nine meter high bubbling work of art puts you in a good mood.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Stephan’s Church (Stephanskirche), Kleine Weissgasse 12, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
St. Stephen’s Church was founded in 990 by Archbishop Willigis on the highest elevation in the city. It has become famous beyond the borders of Mainz through the nine windows created by Marc Chagall (Chagall windows). The tour of the church and the windows is from the outside!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mainz Cathedral, Markt 10, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
Mainz Cathedral was founded by Archbishop Willigis in 975 and is one of the oldest monumental vaulted buildings in Germany. (Visit from the outside!)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nagelsaule, Liebfrauenplatz, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
The Nail Column in Mainz is a column erected on Liebfrauenplatz in front of the east side of Mainz Cathedral during the First World War and has an exciting history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Markt, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
The market is the largest of the four squares around the Mainz Cathedral. One of the most beautiful weekly markets in Mainz takes place here three days a week (Tues., Fri. & Sat.). If there is no market, you can enjoy the view of the cathedral or visit one of the many beautiful cafés around.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gutenberg Museum, Liebfrauenplatz 5, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate Germany
Founded on the 500th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of printing, this museum is one of the city’s main attractions. (Visit from outside!)
Duration: 10 minutes
