Between Revolts and Murders: The Crime Tour of Mainz

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Between Revolts and Murders: The Crime Tour of Mainz

By Best of Mainz | Stadtführungen & mehr e. K.

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Free cancellation available
1h 30m
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Overview

Crime Tour between the Citadel, Old Town, and Cathedral
Discover the darker chapters of Mainz's history
Hidden places and unusual perspectives on Mainz
Wrap up in the Kirschgarten with wine or a non-alcoholic alternative

Activity location

- Mainz
- Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Zitadelle Bau A, 55131 Mainz, Deutschland | The meeting point is at the entrance to the Kommandantenbau of the Mainz Citadel (Building A, 55131 Mainz), a striking historic building above the Old Town with sweeping views over the city. Your guide will be easily recognizable there with a red and white Best of Mainz band. Please arrive at the meeting point about 10 minutes before the tour starts.
- Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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Between Revolts and Murders: The Mainz Crime Tour

1h 30m
German

Travellers

Language options: German

Starting time: 5:30 PM

Price details

NZ$49.27 x 1 AdultNZ$49.27

Total

Until Wed, 10 Jun

What's included, what's not

Guided crime tour of Mainz with an experienced guide
Exciting stories about historical crimes, intrigues, and revolts
Walking tour from the Citadel through the Old Town to the area around the cathedral
Historically sound insights into the darker chapters of Mainz's history
Visit special places off the beaten track of classic city tours
Personal atmosphere in a small group
A glass of wine (0.1 l/person) to round off the experience at Wein & More | Kirschgarten29
Non-alcoholic alternative included upon request
Additional food and drinks outside of the specified inclusive service
Tips and service charge for guide (optional)
Entrance fees to indoor spaces or museums
Transport to and from the meeting point
Personal expenses en route

Know before you book

Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Mainz has not only idyllic alleys, wine, and cathedral history to offer – but also dark chapters full of power struggles, fear, intrigues, and crime. On this special Crime Tour, you will discover the city from an unfamiliar perspective and follow the traces of revolts, witch trials, public punishment, and historical scandals through almost 2,000 years of the city's history.

The guided tour begins at the Citadel, a place that stands for control, power, and conflict like few others. From there, the path leads down towards the Old Town – past former prisons, hidden nooks, and historical sites around Windmühlenberg, Hopfengarten, Holzturm, Höfchen, and the cathedral.

You will learn how political camps divided Mainz, why people were publicly humiliated, and how fear and rumours shaped life in the city. Historically sound, atmospherically narrated, and far removed from classic city tours, this tour offers a fascinating look at the other Mainz.

For a relaxing conclusion, a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic alternative awaits you in the historic cherry orchard at Wein & More | Kirschgarten29.

Location

Activity location

- Mainz
- Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Zitadelle Bau A, 55131 Mainz, Deutschland | The meeting point is at the entrance to the Kommandantenbau of the Mainz Citadel (Building A, 55131 Mainz), a striking historic building above the Old Town with sweeping views over the city. Your guide will be easily recognizable there with a red and white Best of Mainz band. Please arrive at the meeting point about 10 minutes before the tour starts.
- Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany