A guide to Mainz’s old town

Roman legacy and Gutenberg!

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75 mins

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3 km

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7,99

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Unsuitable

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Start: Marktplatz 12
Finish: Augustinerstrasse 7

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Mainz is where Romans built theatres and fortresses, archbishops wielded power, and Gutenberg revolutionized information with the printing press. On this self-guided walking tour through the medieval old town, you’ll hear all about the Holy Roman Empire’s power, Napoleon’s ambitions, and a remarkable Jewish artist’s gift of reconciliation.

This tour is designed in two parts. You can take an optional break after exploring the Altstadt (Old Town) and Gutenberg’s legacy before continuing to St. Stephen’s Church, the city’s impressive hilltop Citadel, and the ruins of the largest Roman amphitheater north of the Alps.

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  • Visit Kirschgarten, a beautifully preserved medieval square with connections to Gutenberg’s printing press invention

  • Examine the Haystack Pillar, with its bronze motifs depicting Mainz’s history, from Roman helmets to jesters’ caps

  • Learn the meaning behind Mainz’s double-wheel emblem

  • Get a taste of the city’s wine house culture, where locals enjoy Weck, Worscht un Woi (bread, sausage, and wine)

  • Spot whimsical Mainzelmännchen at pedestrian crossings

  • Admire the stunning blue-hued Chagall windows at St. Stephan’s Church

  • Follow in Gutenbergs footsteps

  • Hear about the connection between Mainz and Karnival

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To do the tour all you need is the free audio tour VoiceMap app for iPhones and Android devices. Install it on your smartphone via Apple AppStore or Google Play's store.

After you have purchased the tour you will receive an activation code by email. 

Find your tour in the app by entering your code that you received in the email from us. 

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Fetch some earphones and explore with your very own, personal, guide in your ear.

The guide will direct you to your next location so instructions are given as you walk along. A GPS led map is also available mapping the route as you progress. 

Pause the tour anytime in cafes and shops, and take as many photos as you please!

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“Since I was unable to walk far and the high heat I enjoyed listening to the history of each place and the photos of each place”

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“Great and very helpful/ informative tour!”

“Thank you! This was so fun to explore, learn and get familiar with a place that we just arrived in.”

  • No fixed time - take the tour whenever you want

  • Decide your own pace. No group dynamics

  • Easy to use - GPS led map and audio instructions

  • Narrated by professional guides and experts

  • Take a break when you choose

  • Very cost effective

  • Lifetime ownership

  • Virtual playback - explore the tour from home

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FAQs

  • All tours are in English.

  • The majority of tours have good accessibility with occasional steps, and some buildings have narrow entrances. However, these do not prevent completion of the tour. Please read on for specific details:

    The Heidelberg Castle tour is not recommended to those with accessibility constraints due to steep terrain and a high volume of steps.

    The Mainz tour has one steep section leading up to St. Stephan’s church, and a narrow path on route to the citadel.

    St. Paul’s church in Frankfurt, has steps leading up to the main entrance ‍and upon entering the main hall.

    Wiesbaden has a set of steps at the Schützenhofquelle, leading up to Coulinstrasse. There is a car parking entrance at this location and it is possible to enter the car park and use the lift to go up to Coulinstrasse.

  • Yes. In Germany it is impossible to avoid cobble stones, so make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes.

  • Yes. Details for private, guided yours can be found in the menu at the top of this page.

  • Once purchased, audio tours are not refundable. However, tours are valid indefinitely, so you can take the tour at any date, gift it to someone else, or enjoy a tour via virtual playback.

  • Yes, all the tours have lots of walking and are perfectly doable with a dog. However, some buildings may restrict pets (with the the exception of guide dogs) so check upon entering.

Mainz Citadel Old Town

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