Explore the Museum Island & Surroundings with a Local Guide
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2 hours | art & culture tours | Berlin
A quick visit to the Museum Island is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Museum Island with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!
Sit back and relax! Explore the historic city of Potsdam on a private car tour with a friendly local. Drive by the famous palaces of Frederick the Great and learn Germany's royal past. With architectural gems, gorgeous landscapes, and fascinating stories; this Berlin car tour to Potsdam is a must.
See Berlin's famous spots on a private biking tour. Hop on your bike and as we cruise around town I can tell you all about the capital's history during the Nazi period. I've fascinating stories about each place in store for you!
Museum Island in Berlin is home to 5 world-renowned museums. The Berlin State Museums, comprising the Altes Museum, the Neues Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Bode Museum and the Pergamon Museum are all located here. Together, they tell the story of human history and culture from ancient times to the present day. The Altes Museum, built between 1823 and 1830, is the oldest of the 5 museums. It houses classical antiquities from Greece, Rome and Egypt, as well as a collection of Etruscan and South Italian vases. The Neues Museum, which reopened in 2009 after a 7-year renovation, is home to the world-famous bust of Queen Nefertiti, as well as the Egyptian and prehistoric collections. The Alte Nationalgalerie, built in the late 19th century, is a showcase for 19th-century paintings and sculptures. The collection includes works by Caspar David Friedrich, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Auguste Rodin. The Bode Museum, which reopened in 2006 after a major renovation, houses the Museum Island's collection of sculptures, coins, and Byzantine art. The Pergamon Museum, built in 1930, houses the world-famous collection of antiquities from the ancient city of Pergamon in present-day Turkey. The collection includes the monumental Pergamon Altar and the Ishtar Gate of Babylon.
What other travelers love about our local experts
Jean-Philippe
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Juan was friendly, knowledgeable, and took his time to answer all my questions. I wish I had done the tour at the beginning of my trip and not on the last day. I learned so much about Berlin from him, I wish I'd had more days to explore based on his recommendations. I highly recommend the tour and Juan!
Explore the Museum Island & Surroundings with a Local Guide
Jocelyn
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☆☆☆☆☆
One if the nicest guides I have ever had. The time we spen with him was the best. He was kind and informative. Kept the pace for my 81 year old mother. Don't know how he did it, but we even got a full rainbow at sunset.
Explore the Museum Island & Surroundings with a Local Guide
Betsy
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Fun Day with Miha!
We had just a fabulous outing with Miha to Potsdam! Miha is so easy to be with and has great knowledge of Germany and the area. It was so relaxing to be driven to the city and the castles, and Miha told us right away that the day could be whatever we wanted it to be. We enjoyed lunch in the Dutch Quarter. He drove us back through Berlin in a route we had not seen and really enjoyed. Really one of the best days of our vacation because it was so relaxing! Thank you Miha!
Drive through the History of Potsdam
Judi
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Museum Island Extrordinaire
Excellent walk and talk on the development of German architecture in Berlin. It’s not an art tour but a talk about each of the buildings and the overall model of Berlin in the Markisches Museum is fascinating. Boys is knowledge and warm hearted. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.
Explore the Museum Island & Surroundings with a Local Guide
