Tour Berlin Schloss Museum Island : compact, royal and photogenic

4.5
(8 reviews)
Berlin, Germany

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Want to get a crisp overview of the most important sights in the middle of Berlin in 60 minutes? Then you're in the right place on this short city tour! A genuine Berlin guide will take you to the historical Unpacked of the royal metropolis in no time.

Together, you stroll around the legendary Museum Island and get the most beautiful snapshots of Berlin Cathedral and Berlin Palace. Finally, the magnificent Unter den Linden street awaits you, which impresses with its impressive architecture from the era of German kings and emperors.

This tour is a real all-rounder for any trip : compact, educational and really entertaining. It gives you a vivid view of Berlin’s landmarks and tells the exciting story of urban development – short and crisp!

What's Included

Local guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point in front of the PORTAL 5 Humboldt Forum, i.e. in front of the entrance to the Schlüterhof or the entrance to the Berlin Palace. Description: Portal 5 of the Berlin Palace (Humboldt Forum) is located opposite the Berlin Cathedral with a view of the Lustgarten and the Old National Gallery.

End point
Lustgarten

The tour ends with a view of the Berlin Cathedral and the facade of the Berlin City Palace / Humboldt Forum. So it's a short tour of the most important sights in the historic center around the Berlin Cathedral on Museum Island.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1
    Humboldt Forum

    The Humboldt Forum with the reconstruction of the historic facades of the Berlin Palace is a new building. The Universal Museum on the Spree Island is a new highlight in Berlin's historic center. The Humboldt Forum Foundation is responsible for this special place of culture, science and events. Every visitor to the city should see this house. We also recommend visiting the roof terrace.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Museum Island

    In the northern part of the Spree shore, in the historical center, is the Museum Island. It is one of the most important sights in Berlin and the most important museum complexes in Europe.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Old National Gallery is part of the architectural ensemble of the Museum Island and thus a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Berliner Dom

    Find out from our expert guide which special feature the architecture of the Berlin Cathedral has.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Neues Museum

    Built on behalf of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV, the new museum belongs to the architectural ensemble of Museum Island.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Between the Kupfergraben and the Neues Museum is the visitor center of the Museumsinsel built in 2018. Remind our guide about the importance of art collector James Simon for the Egyptian Museum in Berlin.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Altes Museum

    Visit the Alte Museum am Lustgarten in the Mitte district of Berlin. It is part of the architectural ensemble of the Museum Island and thus a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Neue Wache

    The Neue Wache on Unter den Linden street is a neoclassical building. Originally built as a guard building for the Royal Palace, it was converted into a memorial in 1931.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Regional Tours

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