Top Mainz Art & Culture

A medieval city on the Rhine River, Mainz has nearly a thousand years of visible history to explore. With your guide leading the way, travel back in time to the age of Johannes Gutenberg, to the Holy Roman Empire, to the Renaissance and beyond, exploring Electoral Castle, Town Hall, Old Town, and more.

The Old Town of Mainz is undeniably picturesque, with its colorful buildings, half-timbered shopfronts, and cobblestone streets. With this tour, explore the historic city with a private guide, learn about the city’s fascinating history and different architectural styles, and visit landmarks including the market square, Mainz Cathedral, and the Kirschgarten.

Saint Stephan’s Church (Stephanskirche) is one of the most memorable landmarks in Mainz and is renowned for its late Gothic architecture and magnificent Chagall windows. With this private tour, explore inside the church, admire the stained-glass windows designed by artist Marc Chagall, and hear the stories behind their design and conception.

The Gutenberg Museum is one of the oldest printing museums in the world, focusing on the history of books, printing, and scripts. With this tour, take in all the highlights of the museum’s permanent collection, including a live printing demonstration and the chance to admire historic printing presses and other equipment. Accompanied by a private guide, you can ask as many questions as you like and gain extra insight into the museum exhibits.

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.

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.

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.

Get to know the history of Mainz the best way, with a private guide just for your personal group. You’ll skip the crowds and the rush of a standard group tour, and explore the city at a pace that works best for you. Check off landmarks like Mainz Cathedral and the Holzturm, and hear the historical details of the city’s Roman era as you walk.

Visit two of Mainz’s most popular attractions in one tour, accompanied by a private guide. Discover the fascinating history of printing at the Gutenberg Museum and gain extra insight into the museum exhibits during a guided tour. Then, admire the magnificent architecture of Saint Stephan’s Church (Stephanskirche), known for its stained-glass windows designed by artist Marc Chagall.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. - Private walking tour for just you and your group - Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality - Get a deeper insight into Mainzer life than possible alone - See Mainz through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems

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.

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