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Berlin Museum Island Tour: Courtyards & Hidden Stories
5(35 reviews)Berlin, Germany
2hDurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
On this guided tour of Museum Island in Berlin, you will explore a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring five renowned museums. The tour includes access to courtyards, colonnades, and selected entrance halls without the need for a ticket. You will learn about the museums and their famous collections while hearing stories related to Berlin’s history, culture, and artistic heritage. Public tours are available on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Private tours can be booked on other days, excluding Mondays. To arrange a private tour, search for 'Private Tour: Explore Berlin’s Museum Island' or 'Museum Island, Bode Museum, Pergamon Panorama & Neues Museum.' This experience is suitable for those interested in history and culture, but may not be ideal for those seeking only a general sightseeing tour.
Itinerary
1
Bode-Museum
The Bode Museum: A magnificent "water castle", captivating visitors right from its impressive equestrian statue in the glorious entrance hall—even before stepping into its outstanding collections of Byzantine art, sculptures, and coins.
2
Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
A fascinating "substitute" for the closed Pergamon Museum: Here, you can learn all about the history of the Pergamon Altar and explore a captivating exhibition dedicated to this iconic monument.
3
Berliner Dom
The Berlin Cathedral: A monumental church and architectural masterpiece that sparked both admiration and controversy at the time of its construction.
4
Humboldt Forum
The New, Old Palace: Discover its controversial history, remarkable architecture, and the museums it now houses.
5
Alte Nationalgalerie
The Old National Gallery: An impressive temple of art, home to 19th-century masterpieces ranging from Romanticism to Impressionism.
6
Altes Museum
The architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel's masterpiece: The former 'Royal Museum'—Prussia's first purpose-built museum, designed to make art accessible to the people.
7
Neues Museum
The New Museum: An architectural masterpiece, beautifully restored after the destruction of World War II. Its fascinating collection includes the world-famous bust of Nefertiti—a highlight of ancient art that adds to the unique charm of this museum.
What's included / not included
Visits to selected entrance halls and courtyardsOverview of the key collections and highlightsExpert introduction to Museum Island and its museums from the outside
Admission to the museum collections (this tour is an exterior and courtyard introduction only)
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- The tour is an exterior visit of the buildings, including some of the entrance halls and courtyards. No admission tickets are needed for these explorative visits.
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