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, the Xanten Youth
The Pergamon Altar is currently not on display due to ongoing construction works.
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"The tour was 4 hours long but well paced and well worth it."
Bonnie, Aug '19"The guide was extremely knowledgeable and competent."
Roeland, Jul '19"Wonderful, informative guide who had clearly researched her subject and was enthusiastic about sharing the info. Easily our best tour in Berlin"
Jennifer, 23rd Jul '19"Great Museum Tour, very well organized. Went past all waiting lines."
Anna, Aug '19"This was one of the best walking tours I have ever done."
Jenny, Australia, Aug '19"His knowledge and professionalism is impressive! Well recommended!"
Ingrid, Aug '19"What a fantastic tour with such an enthusiastic guide"
Jenny, Cheshire, 19th Jul '19"It was very informative and the guide was very knowledgeable."
Claudia, Aug '19"We really didn't want the tour to end"
Dean, Aug '19"Overall super experience I would recommend to anyone visiting Berlin."
Michael, Aug '19"There was more to it with the broader German impacts, so I highly recommend this tour."
Aussies on holiday, Aug '19"We had a brilliant, educational and eye opening history morning"
Ashwini, Aug '19