Mainz Gutenberg Museum and Cathedral Tour

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

Gutenberg Museum

Reichklarastraße 1, 55116 Mainz, Germany

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

What's included:

• Local guide
• Cathedral entry (if open)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional, by arrangement)

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Museum entrance fees (ca. 5€ per adult, 2€ for children 8 and over, free for children under 8)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Gutenberg-museum

Reichklarastrasse 1, Mainz, 55116, Rhineland-Palatinate

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.

1 hour

Mainzer Dom

Liebfrauenpl. 4., , Mainz, 55116, Rhineland-Palatinate

For over a thousand years the mighty St. Martin's cathedral has towered over the ancient city of Mainz. Here kings have been crowned and the Protestant Reformation was kindled. Discover its many unique features, hear about its dramatic history and meet headless St. Alban in the cloisters.

1 hour