Insider Tour invites you to discover the jewels of Berlin's world-famous Museum Island. Explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece and Rome on our exclusive tour through two remarkable museums: the Pergamon and the New Museum. Hosted by one of Insider's expert guides, you will not only be able to admire the impressive artefacts and architectural structures, you will also be taking a journey through history and gaining a critical understanding of the collection's relationship to Berlin, past and present.
Insider Tour invites you to discover the jewels of Berlin's world-famous Museum Island. Explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece and Rome on our exclusive tour through two remarkable museums: the Pergamon and the New Museum. Hosted by one of Insider's expert guides, you will not only be able to admire the impressive artefacts and architectural structures, you will also be taking a journey through history and gaining a critical understanding of the collection's relationship to Berlin, past and present.
The ferocious bombing campaign of WWII and the final Battle of Berlin left the centre of the city, including Museum Island, in almost complete ruin. Following the war the area was allocated to East Berlin, which resulted in a stagnant rebuilding process. Only in 1999 was Museum Island awarded UNESCO status, securing its heritage as a cultural and architectural highlight. A tour with Insider takes you through different eras to the present state of continual renovation: literally a tour of history in the making.
By engaging with the whole of Museum Island, its renowned Prussian architecture, the collection of ancient structures and artefacts, and the contemporary approach to restoration, you will be able to experience the Pergamon and the New Museum in a unique light.
How did the Bauhaus aesthetic inadvertently preserve Prussian-era Egyptian fresco facsimiles? Who found the bust of Nefertiti lying face down in the dirt in 1912 and how did she end up in Berlin? Where can one walk down a contemporary staircase based on Classical proportions which is scarred with WWII bullet holes? Join Insider for an unforgettable tour of Berlin's two finest museums and immerse yourself in history.
Some highlights include: The Bust of Nefertiti, Market Gate of Miletus, Ishtar Gate, Byzantine Boy
The Pergamon Altar is currently not on display due to ongoing construction works.
Price €59* per person, €39 for people under 18 years. Duration 3 hours, through both museums. VIP entry, no queuing.
*This price includes a Museum Island day pass, valid for all the museums on the island for that day.
Tours run every Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun from Apr. 1st to Oct. 31st
Nov 1st - Mar 31st: Every Sunday
10.00am
Pre-booking only! via our website www.insidertour.com
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"This tour was utterly brilliant, by far the best I have done anywhere in the world."
Paul, Perth, 6th Sep '18" Within four hours ~ 100 years of history was brought together in a way that make you yearn for more time in this beautiful city."
Jon & Leah, 21st Aug '18"It is truly an experience I will never forget..."
Richard Wong, USA, 14th Sep '18"She conveyed the essence of many of the memorials and sights and they came to life again..."
Steve Kukla, 28th Oct '18"He brought history alive and took good care of our group."
Trevor & Christina, UK, 25th Sep '18"This man is like a walking encyclopedia, has a good sense of humor and a lovely, friendly personality! Highly recommended!"
Yuval Gelfand, Israel, 15th Sep '18"A fascinating insight into life in Berlin during the Cold War."
Michael, Maidenhead, UK, 29th Nov '18"Take this walking tour! You will not be disappointed..."
Carol K, USA, 31st Aug '18"I would highly recommend this tour group and guide to anyone visiting Berlin."
Lyn, Victoria, Australia, Sep '18