10:00
3 hours
Bodestrasse, at the steps of the James Simon Gallery
Adult
€69
Child
17 and under
€49
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 museums: the Pergamon and the New Museum.
Enjoy the master architect, David Chipperfield’s, spectacular reconstruction/renovation of the New museum.
Marvel at the bust of Nefertiti which dates back the 14th century BCE. See the stunning market gate of Mlietus, built under the reign of the Roman emporers in the 2nd century BCE (Trajen/Hadrian). Walk through the Ishtar gate, Babylon’s main processional gate built under Nebukadnezar II in the 6th century BCE.
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.
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.