Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Feeling overwhelmed by the offerings on Museum Island? This tour provides a comprehensive introduction to the five museums, exploring their history, architecture, and giving you an overview of the impressive collections.
The tour is an exterior visit of the museums, introducing the collections and the buildings, also visiting some of the monumental entrance halls and courtyards. No admission tickets are needed for these explorative visits.
This tour serves as the perfect introduction to the Museum Island, leaving you well-prepared to decide which museum you would like to explore further on your own.
This private tour can easily be adapted to include interior visits to one or several Museums. This can be arrangerd upfront or also spontaneously during the tour.
What's included
Visit of some entrance halls and courtyards
Introduction to the collections
Introduction to the museums from the outside
Entry into museum collections
What to expect
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.
The Pergamon Museum: A world-famous museum—and currently an equally famous construction site. As the youngest of the pre-war buildings on Museum Island, it will once again dazzle visitors upon reopening with unique monuments such as the Pergamon Altar, the Market Gate of Miletus, and the Ishtar Gate.
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.
Berliner Dom
The Berlin Cathedral: A monumental church and architectural masterpiece that sparked both admiration and controversy at the time of its construction.
Humboldt Forum
The New, Old Palace: Discover its controversial history, remarkable architecture, and the museums it now houses.
Alte Nationalgalerie
The Old National Gallery: An impressive temple of art, home to 19th-century masterpieces ranging from Romanticism to Impressionism.
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.
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point is in front of the main entrance to the Bode Museum. Your guide will wear a clearly visible Kontext Berlin name tag.
End point
The tour will finish near the Neues Museum.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
