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Make the most of your time in Mainz with a sightseeing cruise along the Rhine River! With your ticket in hand, hop aboard any KD ship (except Rheinjet) and glide through the lush river valley. From the comfort of your seat, view riverside scenery speckled with grand castles, vineyards and natural wonders. Hop on and off all day at the many route stops from Mainz to Koblenz and Cologne to Linz with a flexible 24-hour ticket.

Escape Frankfurt for a day—and immerse yourself in Germany’s top wine regions—on this luxurious, private tour. Depart in the morning from your local accommodation, and travel with your guide along the Rhine River. You'll enjoy an introduction to local varietals and winemaking traditions. You’ll also visit three highlight wineries, will take part in tastings and cellar tours, and will indulge in a cheese plate snack.

Discover Mainz in a relaxed way by electric bike! When you visit Johannes Gutenberg's home, you cannot miss a city tour. On this extraordinary bike tour you cycle alongside a real "local" through the city of the "Mainzelmännchen" and find out why the city bears this nickname. See the most beautiful sights and get a quick overview of Mainz. Cycle along the Rhine in the direction of Mainz Cathedral and St. Stephen's Church, which is best known for its blue stained glass windows, which are unique in Germany and designed by Marc Chagall. Then on to the southern outskirts of Jakobsberg, where the citadel has been guarding the old town of Mainz for more than 300 years. After a relaxed ascent with the e-bikes, you will not only be rewarded with a great view of Mainz, but also with one of the largest green areas in the city. Take a deep breath and relax! There is of course enough time for photos during the tour.

Mini hot rods are THE hype in Germany and have taken cities like Hamburg, Frankfurt or Berlin by storm within a very short time. They inspire and provide astonished looks wherever they appear, which also makes them the perfect advertising space for companies. Tourists queue up to experience the sights of Mainz on one of the most unusual city tours. And many Mainz residents have already succumbed to the HOTROD virus. The small, white cars (Mini Hot Rod) are also happy to be booked for company events, birthdays or hen parties and bachelor parties. One of the best activities in Germany now with us in Mainz.

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.

Discover the lively atmosphere of Mainz with an insider and hear interesting stories instead of boring dates. Of course if dates are your thing, then I have a Ph.D. in History and won't leave you wanting! Apart the "Big 5" we will look at the little details that make living in Mainz so fascinating and that will allow you to experience the real German culture and way of life.

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.

Visit one of the world's most important museums of ancient seafaring and the remains of the largest Roman theatre north of the Alps. The museum contains impressive life-size reconstructions and a wealth of information about the Romans in Mainz and the visit to the remains of the theatre a short stroll up the road show just how important Mainz was in Roman times.

Experience the aura of one of the most important books in the world and let this captivating museum take you back in time. A breath-taking collection of the first ever printed books just a stone's throw away from Gutenberg's original workplace. Not only for book lovers!

You will be visiting the famous monumental places of the city. In this tour, you will learn about the city’s art, culture and history. See the famous contemporary art, Gothic architecture, the Nibelungen saga and the landscape of the Rhine River.

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.

Enjoy a 5-day self-drive tour from Wiesbaden to Wuerzburg as well as Nuremberg and finish your tour in Regensburg. Learn about the art and science of beer brewing in all of these cities and also enjoy exploring Nuremberg with the NurembergCard. With the 500th anniversary of the German Beer Purity Law, this is a great route to explore the history of beer brewing in Germany and to discover the wonderful world of beer.

Meetingpoint: in front of the Hilton Hotel in Rheinstrasse or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 2h End location: Any central point in the city  You will learn about: • History of the city • The rich ecclesiastic tradition • Napoleon’s occupation • History of Mainz Carnival • Johannes Gutenberg • The roman „Moguntiacum“ • Archbishop of Mainz You will see: • Electoral Castle • Town Hall • Old Town • Iron Tower • Holy Spirit Hospital • Palace of the Holy Roman Emperor now Gutenberg Museum • Market Square • St. Martin’s Cathedral • Gutenberg Square • Mainz State Theatre • Carnival Fountain • Kirschgarten Square

Experience the aura of one of the most important books in the world and let this captivating museum take you back in time. A breath-taking collection of the first ever printed books just a stone throw away from Gutenberg's original workplace and the magnificent St. Martin's Cathedral. Mainz's "Big Two" where European history was made!

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

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.

-A focus on the History of City. -Learn about the Roman Era. -Get to see the Highlights from Old town, City Centre along with visits to other prominent spots. -Private Guided tour with possibility to Customize tour -Tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending on availability

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Vineyards and vines as far as the eye can see. Rheinhessen is not only Germany's largest but also the oldest wine-growing region. Winegrowing has been deeply rooted in the history of the Rhineland-Palatinate capital of Mainz for centuries. The Romans already appreciated the ideal climatic conditions and started growing the first vines there very early. We ride the e-bike through the most beautiful hilly vineyards in Germany and stop at some of the most famous wineries in the region. Here you can taste the unique variety of flavors of the most popular Rhine-Hesse wines at a wine tasting in Germany's wine capital Mainz.