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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 visit the magnificent St. Martin's Cathedral.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Experience the Middle Ages with 1,111 steps around the Old Town Hall. We start at the legendary Horkenstein and follow the course of the medieval city wall before we take a closer look at the most famous sights of the romantic old town with the customs house, the iron house, the old town hall and the St. Georg church. Finally, we visit - if requested - outside of the regular opening times, perhaps the most beautiful, but certainly the most famous, half-timbered house in the old town of Hattingen: the iron house with the museum of the local club Hattingen / Ruhr. When our city tour ends at the Horkenstein again, you will have learned about early petrifications, medieval toilets, inner city fountains and urban redevelopment plans. In the museum in the iron house from 1611, house fountains, creaking oak floorboards, low doors and small sash windows promise pure timber framing joy!

During the tour you will learn something about the history of the second oldest city in Germany, e.g. why a Roman empress absolutely wanted to give the city its name, why it took so long until the cathedral was finished, why all the waiters in Cologne have the same name, what we found right in front of the town hall, why the Schmitz family has a monument here has and much more. Everything is presented in an entertaining manner, with a wink and typical Cologne humor.

During the tour you will learn something about the history of the second oldest city in Germany, e.g. why a Roman empress absolutely wanted to give the city its name, why it took so long until the cathedral was finished, why all the waiters in Cologne have the same name, what we found right in front of the town hall, why the Schmitz family has a monument here has and much more. Everything is presented in an entertaining manner, with a wink and typical Cologne humor.

During the big tour in Bonn and Bad Godesberg, discover the most beautiful sides of Bonn and the architectural legacy from more than 2000 years of city history. Experience the southern part of the city with its magnificent Wilhelminian style houses and the nationally known museum mile. The former government district has developed into Bonn's new international center. The UN campus and the modern company headquarters of Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Post DHL represent the successful structural change in Bonn after the end of the capital era. Enjoy the view of the unique backdrop of the Siebengebirge at the gateway to the romantic Rhine and the flair of the former spa and residence town of Bad Godesberg with its beautiful villas.

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Explore a fascinating patchwork of Berlin’s immigrant communities and historic landmarks on a private walking tour of Kreuzkölln and Kreuzberg. Go beyond the typical Berlin tourist sights to visit the city’s oldest mosque, a World War II-era bunker, the famous foodie spot ‘Thai Park,’ lovely public squares, and much more.

Take a 1-hour river cruise along the Rhine and explore Cologne’s beautiful city skyline. Listen to informative commentary onboard about the city’s 2,000-year culture and history as you take in the panoramic views of Cologne. Guests are able to get off and visit the Cologne Cathedral, located just five minutes from the dock, and learn about Germany’s most visited cultural monument.