6 Mainz Tours Worth Booking

1.Guided tour in Mainz on the Rhine in german and english

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · from $23Our pick

Walk through Mainz with guide Andreas, starting at the Roman Theatre and finishing at St. Stephan’s Church. The two-hour route covers Roman excavations, old streets, churches, the cathedral square, Chagall windows, and carnival sights. German is confirmed, so check English availability before booking.

“Andreas war super. Er hat uns viel Hintergrundwissen vermittelt. Die Tour war jeden Cent wert. Ich kann die Tour jedem Interessierten sehr empfehlen.”

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2.Small Group Rheingau Vineyards Tour with Castles and Abbeys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Join Jérôme of BottleStops for a 5 to 6 hour small-group trip from Mainz into the Rheingau. Visit Kloster Eberbach, taste wines at RheinWeinWelt, enjoy an optional lunch, and finish at a family-run estate. Groups are capped at seven, with transport included.

“We had an excellent day with Jerome. The trip was well thought out and the visit to the monastery was a real treat. The second stop was really unique and had a great choice for lunch. Communication before the trip was prompt and directions for the pick up were clear and easy to follow. Transport is really comfortable. A great day exploring the region and enjoying the wine. Jerome is a real wine expert and we would highly recommend!”

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3.Exclusive Wine & Food Tasting in Historic Cellar | Mainz Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet Jérôme at 5:30 pm for a two-hour English-language tasting in a historic cellar beneath Mainz. You’ll sample sparkling wine, Riesling, Grauburgunder, Pinot Noir, and other local bottles with sausages, cheese, Spundekäs, and surprise pairings. The group is limited to 12 people.

“What an awesome experience. Our guide Jerome was knowledgeable and answered all the various questions the group had. He made us all feel comfortable and after the 2 hours we all felt a group of friends enjoying an excursion together. The snacks especially the sausage was great! Last but not the least, our venue was a surprise, deep underground an exquisite space to experience the evening. Thank you Jerome, my husband and I had a lovely evening discovering German wines and your love for Mainz region.”

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4.guided evening tour of the Rhine embankment/old town in German and English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · from $23

Join a live German or English guide for a 1.5-hour evening walk from the Hilton’s Rhine terrace through Mainz’s illuminated riverfront, squares, cathedrals, and Kirschgarten. Expect Roman, Gutenberg, and Napoleon stories, local anecdotes, and a food tip at the end. Churches are viewed from outside.

“Ein sehr symphatischer offener Guide mit vielen kleinen Andekdoten. Sehr zu empfehlen!”

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5.Mainz Highlights, private walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m

Meet Judith, or another Mainz Tours guide, by the Rhine for a private 90-minute walk through Mainz. See St. Martin’s Cathedral, historic squares, and winding lanes, with time for Jewish Mainz, wine, carnival, food, Chagall’s windows, or the Christmas market.

“Our family had a fantastic 1.5-hour walking tour of Mainz with Judith. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history and landmarks, and her explanations were both engaging and informative. What truly set her apart was her organization and her ability to customize the tour to our specific interests. She asked us what we wanted to see and learn, and tailored the experience perfectly. We left feeling like we had a genuine understanding of Mainz, thanks to her excellent guidance. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a personalized and enriching tour!”

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6.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 11 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $56

Explore Mainz privately with an English-speaking guide for 2 to 8 hours. Your route can include the cathedral, St. Stephan’s Chagall windows, Roman remains, local streets, museums, and food tips. Hotel pickup in Mainz is available, and Tatiana and Dirimcan have both led recent tours.

“well my tour guide was super well knowles of the mainz show us manny wonders ,tips and places to eat and visits love this also he was super kind and paciente explaning everything in so order that u will understand the real history and the in rich of the places visit.so 100% for dirimcan ur tour guide love mainz now and ever”

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