2 Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Gutenberg and Old Mainz
Mainz, Germany
2 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
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City Highlights
Date
Today
May 13, 2025
What You Will Do
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.
What's Included?
- Local Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional, by arrangement)
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Admission fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Gutenberg Museum
1 hour
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.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Mainz Tours
- 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
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Judith was Outstanding!!!
2024-04-03
Judith was wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable and made the Gutenberg Museum come to life. Gave us great local places to dine. Very impressed with her and would definitely use her again!!