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The previous price was NZ$13 and current price is NZ$10 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 56m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the holy trinity of Mainz history: a revolutionary invention, absolute medieval power, and the chaotic rebellion of the fools. On this captivating journey, you will discover how Johannes Gutenberg's printing press broke the iron grip of the princes and bishops and how the citizens learned to defend themselves not only with pamphlets but also with the biting, brilliant satire of Carnival. This is the storey of how information and laughter became the ultimate weapons against tyranny.

    • 3.0 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 116 min.
    • Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and power, protest & public space
      Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • Gutenbergplatz
    • Gutenbergplatz
    • 55116, Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gutenbergplatz
    • Gutenbergplatz
    • 55116, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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Podcast Tour Mainz Die Presse the Power and the Party in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 56 minutes1h 56m
    1h 56m
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$12.02
NZ$9.62 x 2 AdultsNZ$19.24
Total
The previous price was NZ$24.04 and current price is NZ$19.24
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gutenbergplatz

  • 10m
The starting point introduces Johannes Gutenberg and illuminates the myth compared to the reality of the man who democratized knowledge.

Mainz Cathedral

  • 10m
The imposing medieval cathedral, which represents the immense secular and spiritual power of the electors and archbishops.

Gutenberg Museum

  • 10m
Home of the original Gutenberg Bibles, which show the technological leap that triggered a global information revolution.

Bischofspl. 2

  • 10m
The current residence of the Bishop of Mainz, which illustrates the development and adaptation of ecclesiastical power.

Fastnachtsbrunnen

  • 10m
A chaotic, joyful bronze fountain celebrating carnival, the cultural counterweight to strict authority.

Mainzer Fastnachtsmuseum

  • 10m
A museum that shows in detail how Carnival developed into a sophisticated mechanism for political satire and resistance.

Landtag Rheinland-Pfalz

  • 10m
The place of the first democratic parliament in Germany, which connects the themes of press, power, and civil rights.

Peter-Altmeier-Allee 9

  • 10m
The grand finale, where the historical power of the electors and prince-bishops meets the modern, televised revelry of Carnival.

Location

Activity location

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    Gutenbergplatz
    • Gutenbergplatz
    • 55116, Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gutenbergplatz
    • Gutenbergplatz
    • 55116, Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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