Mainz Ancient Roman History Tour Experience

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.

Meeting Point

Museum of Ancient Seafaring

Neutorstraße 2b, 55116 Mainz, Germany

Unless otherwise arranged, the meeting point is outside Museum of Ancient Seafaring (Neutorstraße 2b).

What's included:

• Local Guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional, by arrangement)

Not included:

• Gratuities
• Museum entrance fee (Isis and Mater Magna Temple)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

The Museum of Ancient Shipbuilding

Neutorstrasse 2b, , Mainz, 55116, Rhineland-Palatinate

In the museum you will see the almost 2000 year-old wrecks of several Roman ships which were sensationally discovered in Mainz in the 1980's. We will walk between impressive life-size reconstructions which show not only the engineering skills of the Roman shipbuilders but also give us an insight into life at this important frontier of the Roman Empire.

30 minutes

Theatre of Ancient Rome

Zitadellenweg 1, Mainz, 55131, Rhineland-Palatinate

Just a short walk away are the remains of the largest Roman theatre north on the Alps with a capacity of about 10,000 people. Here not only comedies and tragedies were staged but also politicians met annually to wheel and deal.

15 minutes

Temple of Isis & Mater Magna

Adolf-Kolping-Strasse 7, , Mainz, 55116, Rhineland-Palatinate

Located under a shopping mall in the city centre is the well-preserved Sanctuary of the Roman Temple of Isis and Magna Mater. The ambient lighting contributes to the atmosphere of this archaeological area and we are transported back to an ancient and distant world. Follow the see-through trail above the excavations and marvel at the well-displayed and diverse objects discovered at the site such as the spellbinding curse tablets.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included