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 cultural heritage as an architectural and social result of the Ages of Enlightenment & Empire. A tour with Insider takes you through these 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. 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. Other island Museums are closed on Monday.
Tours run daily from Apr. 1st to Sept. 30th
10.00am
Pre-booking only! via our website www.insidertour.com
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"It was simply chilling to actually walk the same streets and path that prisoners walked from the train station to the camp."
Ken, Maryland, 25th Jun '18"We enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it ."
Paula, Los Angeles, 29th May '18"She had an excellent command of her subject and managed to put all the harrowing details into an overall picture which managed to be both sad and positive."
Lorraine, 20th Jun '18"Both of us fully recommend this tour- well worthwhile ."
Ben O'Brien, 3rd Jul '18"This was the most effective and interesting way to get to know Berlin. I did it on my first day...."
William, Aberdeen, 12th Jun '18"Really enjoyed his sense of humour and knowledge about Berlin."
Shelley Kinloch, 11th May '18" His passion and knowledge of this facility in my opinion is unsurpassed."
Lee, Tampa, FL., 5th Jun '18"Charming, professional, can tell a great story, and helpful until the very end. "
Chris, Tampa 20th Jun '18" Excellent tour and an absolutely excellent guide. "
Jon, St Helens, 13th Jun '18"Very informative and lots of little extras,highly recommend the tour company and guide.."
David, Ireland, 18th May '18