10:00
3 hours
Bodestrasse, at the steps of the James Simon Gallery
Adult
€79.90
Child
17 and under
€59.90
No ticket required
Meet the guide at the bottom of the steps to the James Simon Gallery, Bodestrasse on Museums Island
Discover the jewels of Berlin’s world-famous Museum Island. Explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece and Rome on our exclusive ‘skip the line’ tour through two remarkable UNESCO Heritage museums: the Pergamon and the New Museum.
Enjoy the master architect, David Chipperfield’s, spectacular reconstruction /renovation of the New museum and experience the splendor of the majestic Pergamon museum.
Marvel at the bust of Nefertiti, the “Mona Lisa” on ancient Egypt, which dates back 3300 years to the time of ancient Egyptan Pharaohs. See the stunning market gate of Mlietus, built under the reign of the Roman emporers Trajen/Hadrian 2000 years ago. Walk through the Ishtar gate, Babylon’s main processional gate built under Nebukadnezar II in the 6th century BCE and once upon a time an ancient wonder of the world, cyprus the great walked through this gate, as did Alexander the Great and now you can walk in the footsteps of these famous historical characters.
Hosted by one of Insider’s expert guides, you will not only be able to admire the impressive artifacts 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.
Check availablity for the tour now, because in October this year, the museum will be closing for multiple years due to the restoration of the building.
Your guide will finish the tour back at the meeting point outside the James Simon Gallery.
The following sites are an example of our approximate route on this tour. You will see and learn stories about all these sites and many more! The route may change any day, given circumstances on the day.