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2 Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Gutenberg and Old Mainz

Mainz, Germany
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Prepare to be transported back in time as you learn about the significance of Johannes Gutenberg on this private tour. Beginning at the Gutenberg Museum, one of the oldest printing museums in the world, you will unravel the fascinating history of books as you see an original Gutenberg bible from the 1450s. The tour also includes a visit to the Kirschgarten in Old Mainz, famous for its half-timbered houses.
  • Save the stress of public transport with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Receive personalized attention on a private tour
  • Admire masterpieces inside the Gutenberg Museum (extra expense)
  • Learn more than you would visiting alone

What's Included

  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional, by arrangement)
  • Gratuities
  • Admission Fee - Gutenberg Museum
    €10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Unless otherwise arranged, the meeting point is outside the main entrance of the Gutenberg Museum.

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Meeting point

  • Gutenberg Museum
    Naturhistorisches Museum, Reichklarastraße 1, 55116 Mainz, Germany

    Unless otherwise arranged, the meeting point is outside the main entrance of the Gutenberg Museum.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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Itinerary

1

Gutenberg-museum

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Rekonstruierter Marktplatz Am Dom

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Kirschgarten

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Family says 10 out of 10

Hillary_C, Nov 2025
Our guide was VERY knowledgeable and tried to incorporate interest from all our family. Really gave us an in depth overview of Mainz and it’s many parts of history.

Judith was Outstanding!!!

Gregory_K, Apr 2024
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!!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much, you were lovely guests!

From $227.83

per group (up to 15)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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