Immerse yourself in the best of the ancient and modern worlds during this unforgettable 6-hour private tour through two of Berlin’s most famous museums and its city center! Each of our tours is customized to meet the needs and interests of the group and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and engage in dialogue with our expert guides.
Your day will start at the Neues Museum, where you’ll skip the line and take an in-depth journey through the history and culture of ancient Egypt. You’ll walk through Egyptian tombs, come face-to-face with the mysterious Berlin Green Head, spend time with the stunning Nefertiti Bust and discover remnants of pre-war German architecture, juxtaposed against more recently restored portions of the building.
Your next stop will be the Pergamon Museum, with its extraordinary collections of ancient art from the Middle East, Babylon and more. You’ll walk through beautifully reconstructed mosaics and sculptures, visit the ancient Roman Market Gate of Miletus, learn about daily traditions in the Classical Antiquities collection, see the Pergamon Altar, with its battle scenes of gods and giants, and wander around the world-famous Ishtar Gate from the Babylonian Empire. Thousands of years of history in just 2.5 hours!
After a much-deserved lunch break, you’ll dive straight into an exciting walk through the city, where you’ll explore Berlin’s unique history and architecture. You’ll hear about its days as the capital of the Prussian Empire, the world of the Kaisers, the devastation it saw during World War II and Hitler’s rise to power. You’ll stand at the exact location where the Berlin Wall once divided the city and your guide will share insider tips and their favorite Berlin spots, so that by the time you finish, you’ll be ready to keep exploring the city like a real Berliner!
Highlights Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.)
Nefertiti Bust: one of the most famous women of the ancient world
Berlin Green Head: one of the most realistic sculpted bald heads in history
Market Gate of Miletus: built in the 2nd century AD, destroyed by an earthquake in the 11th century, excavated in the 1990s
Ishtar Gate: 8th gate to the inner city of Babylon, with blue glazed bricks and lions and dragons
Museum Island: UNESCO World Heritage site
Berlin Wall: an unbelievable moment in history
Hitler’s bunker: a sobering reminder of the atrocities of WWII
Brandenburg Gate: one of the most famous of Germany’s landmarks
(based on group size)18 years of age or older
(based on group size)Between 10 - 17 years of age
(based on group size)Between 0 - 9 years of age