Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Frankfurt and Mainz
Spätburgunder or Gewurztraminer doesn't roll easily off the tongue, but both these German wines do flow very well down your throat. Join me on a grape escape to try the best German wines in the Mosel, Pfalz, Rhein valley.
When it comes to the world of wine Germany has been in the wine game since the Romans and offers some of the world's most elegant and aromatic wine varieties, most notably for the noble Riesling. But getting your hands on a bottle outside of Germany can be hard to find. The regions best-kept wine secrets are rarely exported as locals love every last drop. This is why Weinköpfe exists. We believe wine was made for sharing. My German wine tours aim to share with you the best quality wines, most beautiful views, historical sights and culinary delights the regions of Germany have to offer.
Grand Cruising - tatsing the best wines of the Rheinvalley
You will get to Taste top Riesling and Spätburgunder along the Rhein Valley’s most famous Grand Cru sites.
We go into the vineyards up close to the vines you will try wines from, tasting the terroir
How does this tour flow
Starting with a pick up from Mainz . We will head to the Rhien Terraces to tases a unique riesling from volcanic soils. We will then head to the 1000 yr old village with Limestones hills where the vineyards are formed from left behind acient seas. Here we can try Riesling and unique German Pinot Noir accompanied by some regional winetapas. After this we will cross the Rhein to the steep vineyards above Rudesheim. Here you can tastes some more unique Riesling and Pinot from slate , rocky soils admiring more stunning and steep rhien valley views.
Small Group Rheingau Vineyards Tour with Castles and Abbeys
This unique and award winning wine tour combines tastings, history and culture - and blends in plenty of fun. Your local guide is native to the wine regions, a trained wine expert and a fully licensed driver-guide. Have a nice banter, poke us for fun German wine trivia, or pick our brains for travel tips, restaurant recommendations or any question related to your journey in this beautiful part of the world.
This tour combines one of the world's most important museums of ancient seafaring, the remains of the largest Roman theatre north of the Alps and possibly the most atmospheric museums in Germany, the Sanctuary of Isis and Magna Mater. Together these three highlights will give you a good understanding of the life and times of the Romans nearly two thousand years ago.
2 Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Cathedral and Old Mainz
Discover the lively atmosphere of Mainz with an insider and hear interesting stories instead of boring dates. Of course if dates are your thing, then I have a Ph.D. in History and won't leave you wanting!
Apart from the "Big 5" we will look at the little details that make living in Mainz so fascinating and that will allow you to experience the real German culture and way of life.
2 Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Gutenberg and Mainz Cathedral
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 throw away from Gutenberg's original workplace and the magnificent St. Martin's Cathedral.
Mainz's "Big Two" where European history was made!
ParaPoly - The Urban Adventure Game is a new kind of leisure activity. A game with components of scavenger hunt, escape game, and city tour, combined into a real-life board game.
Starting from a central square in the city, the tour takes you to famous places, important monuments, and interesting corners. Existing elements are used for the game, as in buildings, monuments, streets, and statues - this is how history comes alive.
The tasks were designed by escape game developers. And, just like in an escape room, each game has its own mission which is integrated into a story, along with the places you visit and the tasks you have to solve.
ParaPoly is suitable for everyone who likes to play games, be it a parlour game, escape room, scavenger hunt, or city rally, everyone who loves adventure, likes to solve puzzles, does not shy away from two to three km of walking, and likes to experience something in a group. You can play as a couple or even in six, with children and grandparents.
Grape Day out Pfalz to taste cracking Red wines & Riesling
Spätburgunder or Gewurztraminer doesn't roll easily off the tongue, but both these German wines do flow very well down your throat. Join me on a grape escape to discover whats WUNDERBAR about the German Wine regions -Pfalz
On this tour we will explore the Pfalz wine region about (1hr.15m) south from Frankfurt. Here you find a charming wine region of rolling hills with ancient wine roots and traditional wine villages with French influence. Being a warmer region the wines have more body and ripeness and its here beyond Riesling you will find some of Germany's best red wines.
On this tour we visit 3+ wine stops trying over 25+ types of German wines focused on the best quality and value from smaller boutique wine producers. After all that wine we will stop for some regional wine tapas to keep the balance and wine flowing. Cheers!
Pick up from Frankfurt, Mainz, Mannheim and Heidelberg areas. This tour is mostly private, but sometimes is mixed with other wine loving couples.
Rhein Castles & Regal Riesling. Tasting wine along the Rhein
Do you love castles views, wine and cruising along the vines?
A trip that mixes history, culture and wine... WUNDERBAR
Then join a wine fuelled experience to the beautiful UNESCO Rhein valley and its surrounding wine regions. Climbs the steps through castle charming gardens and step inside Rhein romantic royalty from the 1600’s of the hidden gems of the Rhein. We will also visit charming old wine villages where we will find an opportunity for a quaint lunch stop and we will visit 2 historic wineries where you can learn about local mostly dry Riesling and Pinot varieties. During Dec there are also Christmas markets to stroll through for a real Glühwein
Let me know if you have any special requests and I will customise the tour and while making new wine friends while traveling can be fun… I try to keep groups small and personal. I will provide some baked snacks and refreshments.
The tour can also be made private on request. A seasonal fee may be requested.
Mainz Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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