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2 Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Gutenberg and Old Mainz

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2 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

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

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional, by arrangement)
  • Local Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Gutenberg Museum
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Meeting and Pickup

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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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Liebfrauenplatz
55116 Mainz, Germany

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Gutenberg-museum

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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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Rekonstruierter Marktplatz Am Dom

From the cathedral we will stroll through the nearby pedestrianised old town ("Altstadt"). We will wander around the magnificent cathedral square stopping at its colourful, ornately decorated old houses and the beautiful renaissance well. If we are lucky, we will also experience the traditional farmers' market which still takes place here every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (until 14:00) as it has for centuries.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kirschgarten

We will then walk along the romantic winding lanes of the medieval part of the city and discover picturesque little squares such as the Cherry Orchard ("Kirschgarten") with its half-timbered houses.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2 Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Gutenberg and Old Mainz?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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