Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
Markt 10, Mainz, 55116
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: St. Stephan's Church (Stephanskirche), Kleine Weissgasse 12, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate GermanyAdmired by more than 200,000 visitors a year, this major tourist attraction was originally built in 990 AD as the “Imperial Place of Prayer”. Today, St. Stephan’s Church contains 9 outstanding blue stained glass windows by the Jewish-Russian artist Marc Chagall. Already 89 years old, Chagall started designing his message of hope for this beautiful little church and finished the final window shortly before his death at the age of 97. Get to know the different scenes from the Old Testament like Adam and Eve in Paradise and Jacob's Dream then step into the small late-Gothic cloister, one of the prettiest along the Middle Rhine.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Kirschgarten, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate GermanyFrom St. Stephan's, we will stroll to the nearby pedestrianised old town ("Altstadt"). We will walk along the romantic winding lanes of the medieval part of the city and discover picturesque little squares such as the Cherry Orchard ("Kirschgarten") with its half-timbered houses.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Markt, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate GermanyWe will then wander around the magnificent cathedral square stopping at its colourful, ornately decorated old houses and the beautiful renaissance well. If we are lucky, we will also experience the traditional farmers' market which still takes place here every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (until 14:00) as it has for centuries.Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Roemerberg 27, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyOn the beautiful Roemer square, with its polyphony in all the languages of the world and Italian palazzos next to modern urbanism, you will again feel the connection of times and eras of this ancient and young city with the Metropolitan scale.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Hauptwache, An der Hauptwache, Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will walk together with you through the one of the most famous squares in the city, which contains a number of different architectural styles from the baroque to modern ones.Duration: 7 minutesStop At: Zeil, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will walk along the most famous and busiest shopping street in Frankfurt with a plenty of cozy shops and cafes Duration: 7 minutesStop At: Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus), Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyTogether with the travelers we will attend the main cathedral, built in Gothic style in the 14th century on the foundations of earlier churches. Beginning in 1356, 30 elections were held here for the Holy Roman Emperor. From 1562 to 1792, 10 emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned in the cathedral. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche), Paulsplatz 11, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will drop together to the seat of the first democratically elected parliament in Germany in 1848. Today the building is used as a memorial site and an event centre for the awarding of the Peace Prize of the German Book TradeDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Iron Bridge, Mainkai 39, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will walk through Frankfurt's most well-known pedestrian bridge, built in 1869. It is just a minute away from the Römer square, and ensures great views of the skyline and the Main river. On the other side, we will look at Sachsenhausen, a district known for its museums and historic pubsDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Old Opera House (Alte Oper), Opernplatz 1, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will look together at Renaissance Opera Building in the center of the city, on a busy square with fountains and cafés. Originally opened in 1880, it is being used for the concerts of famous singers, congresses, and similar "fancy" events.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Katharinenkirche, An der Hauptwache 1, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will see together baroque style Lutheran church at Hauptwache square. Constructed 1678 bis 1681 at the site of a former monasteryDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Liebfrauen, Frankfurt, Liebfrauenberg, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyTogether with you we will see 14th century Roman-Catholic church and monastery located at Liebfrauen lane near the Zeil streetDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Borse Frankfurt, Boersenplatz 4, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will look together at the Frankfurt stock exchange building, which is still in use. And, of course, we will focus on the bull and bear statues just outside. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: European Central Bank, Sonnemannstrasse 20, 60314 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyTogether with you we will look at the big neon colour € statue in front of the entrance and focus on the seat of European financial power.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Main Tower, Neue Mainzer Str. 52 - 58, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will walk together with you through "Bankfurt" - district of skyscrapers in Frankfurt and I will outline you about the history and present time of this unusual neighbourhood with the nickname MainhattanDuration: 15 minutesPass By: English Theatre, Gallusanlage 7, 60329 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will see the largest English-language theatre in continental EuropeStop At: Kleinmarkthalle, Hasengasse 5-7, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyTogether with you we can drop to market hall with different local and international food productsDuration: 10 minutesPass By: MyZeil, Zeil 106, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will look at the largest modern shopping mall in Frankfurt, which is located in heart of the cityStop At: Eschenheimer Turm, 60318 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyTogether we will see the most prominent examples of the city fortification, which were built in 15th centuryDuration: 2 minutesStop At: Goethe Monument, Steinweg 9, 60313 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyWe will see together the birthplace of Germany's most famous author and poetDuration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Kloster Eberbach, 65346, Eltville am Rhein, Hesse GermanyOne of Germany's oldest monasteries with a fascinating history and excellent winesDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Schloss Johannisberg, Schlossallee, 65366 Geisenheim, Hesse GermanyThe first Rieslin winery of the world & the birthplace of the late harvest with a breathtaking viewDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Ruedesheim am Rhein, Ruedesheim am Rhein, HesseThe tourist hotspot of the Rhine Valley with the famous Throstle Alley, perfect spot for lunch and starting point of the cruiseDuration: 1 hourPass By: Loreley, Rhein Gorge, Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate GermanyGermany's legendary rock associated with the famous siren where you'll pass by while being on the excursion boatStop At: Burg Rheinfels, Schlossberg 47, 56329 Sankt Goar, Rhineland-Palatinate GermanyOne of Germany's largest fortificationsDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Oberwesel, Oberwesel, Rhineland-PalatinateWine tasting and visit of the wine cellar (all included), possibility to have a typical wine maker's style lunch there (extra costs)Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: 55422 Bacharach, GermanyProbably the most romantic village of the Rhine Valley with the impressive Stahleck castle overlooking the old town Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof, Am Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt, Hesse GermanyThe „Römer“, Frankfurt's ceremonial town hall overlooking the highly picturesque „Römerberg“ -square; the „Saalhof“, the city's oldest and most prestigious medieval building, once part of a 12th-century imperial compound; the imperial cathedral, coronation church of German kings and emperors; the Paulskirche (St. Paul's church), where Germany's first national assembly convened in 1848; Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt's party district where the city's traditonal beverage, apple cider, is copiously offered in charming, village-like surroundings; the financial district with Germany's only high-rise skyline, and the Goethehaus, place of birth of Germany's national poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a pilgrimage spot for romantic literature buffs from all over the world.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meetingpoint: in front of the Hilton Hotel in Rheinstrasse or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 2h End location: Any central point in the city You will learn about: • History of the city • The rich ecclesiastic tradition • Napoleon’s occupation • History of Mainz Carnival • Johannes Gutenberg • The roman „Moguntiacum“ • Archbishop of Mainz You will see: • Electoral Castle • Town Hall • Old Town • Iron Tower • Holy Spirit Hospital • Palace of the Holy Roman Emperor now Gutenberg Museum • Market Square • St. Martin’s Cathedral • Gutenberg Square • Mainz State Theatre • Carnival Fountain • Kirschgarten Square
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Markt, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate GermanyThe tour begins on the magnificent cathedral square where we will see colourful, ornately decorated old houses and the beautiful renaissance well. If we are lucky, we will also experience the traditional farmers' market which still takes place here every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (until 14:00) as it has for centuries.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Mainz Cathedral, Markt 10, 55116 Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate GermanyFor 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.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Gutenberg Museum, Liebfrauenpl. 5, 55116 Mainz, GermanyIn 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.Duration: 45 minutes