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Berlin Pergamon & Neues Museum Tour: Treasures of the Ancient World

Explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece, and Rome on an informative tour through the Pergamon and Neues Museums. Not only will you admire the impressive artefacts and architectural structures, but you’ll also be taken on a journey through history.
Duration 3 hours
Private tour pricing from 59 EUR per person
Group tour available in English
I decided to see the museums on a tour as I wanted to make the most of my visit with a knowledgeable guide and also get fast tracked into the museums. I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 hour tour of these two museums with Michael. He is an absolute wealth of information, supplementing the exhibits and museums with pictures from his ipad to expand our knowledge. He hardly stopped talking all the way round but he was so interesting I hung on every word. I learnt so much about the Ishtar Gate, Egyptian culture, an explanation of the Greek courtyard in the Neues Museum, the damage sustained by WW2 with before and after photos, and much much more. Worth every penny!

Highlights

Experience Berlin’s finest museums with an expert guide

See the Bust of Nefertiti

Marvel at the Market Gate of Miletus

Admire the Ishtar Gate

Description

The bombing campaign of WWII and the final Battle of Berlin left the centre of the city, including Museum Island, in almost complete ruin. The area was allocated to East Berlin following the war, which resulted in a stagnant rebuilding process.

Only in 1999 was Museum Island awarded UNESCO status. This tour takes you through the different eras to the restorations happening today.

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’ll be able to experience the Pergamon and Neues Museums in a unique light.

Join us for an unforgettable tour of Berlin's two finest museums and immerse yourself in history.

What’s included & not included

Expert local guide

Entry to the museums

Museum Island day pass

Meeting point

Corner of Am Lustgarten and Bodestrasse

Reviews from travelers (4)

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PERGAMON & NEW †MUSEUM‡ TOUR with Michael
I decided to see the museums on a tour as I wanted to make the most of my visit with a knowledgeable guide and also get fast tracked into the museums. I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 hour tour of these two museums with Michael. He is an absolute wealth of information, supplementing the exhibits and museums with pictures from his ipad to expand our knowledge. He hardly stopped talking all the way round but he was so interesting I hung on every word. I learnt so much about the Ishtar Gate, Egyptian culture, an explanation of the Greek courtyard in the Neues Museum, the damage sustained by WW2 with before and after photos, and much much more. Worth every penny!
Pergamon tour with Jamie
I recently did the Pergamon & New Museum Tour with Jamie and had a fascinating time. Having a guide who told a story of both the modern and ancient history of the artifacts and how they meant different things to different cultures was a great experience. I learned a lot had a great time – recommended!
Wonderful †museum‡ tour with Jamie!
The tour was of two of the biggest museums of the Berlin: The Pergamon and the New Museum. Jamie, an archaeologist and 16 years resident of Berlin, gave the five of us an amazing tour that ran through the lives of people in cities and empires from Egypt to Rome to Babylon. He describes places and cultures as if we traveled to see them with our own eyes. This is a fascinating tour as it combines art and architecture of these old empires with history of archaeology in Prussia, Egypt and the Ottoman Empire.
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Corner of Am Lustgarten and Bodestrasse
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