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1 Hour Private Guided Tour: Gutenberg Museum Mainz
Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate
1 hour
Art & Culture
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History
Date
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What You Will Do
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!
What's Included?
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional, by arrangement)
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Museum entrance fees (ca. 5€ per adult, 2€ for children 8 and over, free for children under 8)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Gutenberg Museum
1 hour
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.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Mainz Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
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