Pergamon & Neues Museum
Quick Overview
Description
Time
10 am
Duration
3 hours
Meeting Point
At the bottom of the steps of the James Simon Gallery, on Bodestraße, Museum Island
Prices
Adults
€79.90
Children
aged 17 and under
€59.90
Required Transport Ticket
No public transport ticket required
Highlights
- See the world-renowned bust of Nefertiti – the “Mona Lisa of Ancient Egypt”. At 3,300 years old, this iconic and beloved work is a real showstopper!
- Admire the Market Gate of Miletus – spanning 29m, this is the largest reconstruction of a Hellenistic monument in any museum in the world.
- Walk through Nebuchadnezzar II’s Ishtar Gate, the impressive processional way into the ancient city of Babylon.
- Take in the remarkable exterior of the Neues Museum (New Museum). Reworked by architect David Chipperfield, it is a masterpiece of modern architecture, seamlessly incorporating the museum’s original features.
- Contemplate the oldest Roman mummies on display anywhere in the world. Discovered in Egypt, they date back some 2,000 years.
Starting Point
Meet your guide at the bottom of the steps to the James Simon Gallery, on Bodestraße, Museum Island.
Description
Berlin’s world-famous Museum Island complex, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an artistic and cultural treasure trove. Our exclusive skip-the-line tour takes you through two of its remarkable and internationally renowned museums, the Pergamon and the Neues Museum, on an exploration of the wonders of Ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece and Rome – in the company of one of our specialist guides.
Master architect David Chipperfield’s spectacular reconstruction of the Neues Museum forms a fitting backdrop for the abundance of precious artefacts it houses – not least the astonishing bust of Nefertiti, an icon of beauty that dates back 3,300 years to the time of the Ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
Amid the awe-inspiring splendour of the Pergamon Museum, prepare to be wowed by the magnificent Market Gate of Miletus, built around 2,000 years ago during the reigns of Roman emperors Trajan and Hadrian. You can also follow in the footsteps of such illustrious historical figures as Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great by walking through the Ishtar Gate, the grandest passageway to the inner city of Babylon. Built under Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BCE, it is considered to be one of the original Seven Wonders of the World.
Hosted by one of Insider Tour’s expert guides, not only will you have the opportunity to admire the architecture of the museums and their impressive exhibits, you will also be taking a journey through history and gaining a critical understanding of the collections’ relationship to Berlin, past and present.
Be sure to check availability for this tour now, as the museum will be completely closed to visitors from October 2023 for a number of years for extensive renovation work.
Finishing Point
The tour concludes back at the meeting point outside the James Simon Gallery.
Insider Route
This itinerary is intended to give you a general idea of our route on this tour. You can expect to see and hear stories about all of these sites, as well as many more! Please be aware that the route is subject to change on any given day, should unforeseen circumstances arise.
- Meeting Point – at the bottom of the steps of the James Simon Gallery
- Pergamon Museum – ancient artefacts from Mesopotamia to the Near East
- Neues Museum – ancient exhibits from Egypt, Rome and Greece
- The Ishtar Gate – Nebuchadnezzar II’s main entrance into the Biblical city of Babylon
- Egyptian artefacts dating back 4,500 years, including a splendid bust of female pharaoh Hatshepsut
- Sarcophagi from Egypt, Rome and across Europe
- The Berlin Gold Hat – one of only four in existence worldwide
- The Market Gate of Miletus – an incredible example of 2,000-year-old Roman architecture
- The Nefertiti Bust – an artistic treasure dating from the 14th century BCE
- The architecture of the museums, both inside and outside, is a highlight in itself.
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