Highlights Tour: Explore Berlin's unique Museum Island
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
"This UNESCO World Heritage site, Museum Island, is a truly unique collection of museums and one of the most architecturally beautiful places in Berlin. I’m excited to share my enthusiasm for this extraordinary place with you on this tour!"
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 buildings, including some of the 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.
The tour ends on the Museum Island, which is a super central spot to continue the day. You could have a coffee break in one of the museum cafés and continue with a prepared museum visit!
Additional Info
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
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Introduction to the collections
Visit of some entrance halls and courtyards
Introduction to the museums from the outside
Entry into museum collections
Options
Museum Island Tour in German
Museum Island tour in English
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Museum Island Tour!
V6073RMnatalies,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the Museum Island Highlights tour. Klaus, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject. We learned so much about the history and architecture that we never would have known otherwise. The tour was informative and engaging and the perfect length. We would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a history on museum island and seeing a glimpse of what the wonderful museums have to offer.
Amazing Experience
G34XFcolleenm,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I went on a tour with Klaus Wehner of museum island. Klaus was absolutely amazing. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about history, architecture, and art. Yet, at the same time, very approachable and friendly. I felt like I was chatting with a local Berliner friend. 10/10. Highly highly recommend.
For Museum Island, learn from Klaus
rachelwF7515KO,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the Museum Island Tour with Klaus and I can emphatically recommend his energy, knowledge and wit. You will find no finer guide to learn about the buildings, history and culture related to this part of Berlin. 10/10
Educated and intelligent
I1371LPfelipez,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. If you are fluent in English it is an excellent option as I told you very much about the history of the place, with dates and details. It also helps you with doubts you may have about the city. Recommended.
Exciting Museum Island Tour with Klaus
E1845PNchristinel,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour to teach friends from outside interesting and interesting facts about Berlin's cultural center. Klaus does this on his Museum Island Tour with great passion and an enormous amount of detailed knowledge. So despite 40 years in Berlin I still had some Ahaaaa moments 😉 Highly recommended!
It was i perfect tour of Berling including history and facts of Berling, Klaus is the best! Best guide, 5 stars!!!
Ambassador428740,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best guide, we advise!quickly, everything about business, polite, much knowledgeable, very enjoyed the whole tour , the children also very enjoyed.
Awesome tour
709kostasi,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very very good Tour . Klaus the tour guide was a knowledgeable uplifting guide . Kept my family interested from the first second. Will definitely go to his other tours next time i m in Berlin. The actual tour was immensely interesting and the day was sunny. Such a pleasure .
Inspiring tour fo the Museum Island Berlin
christiankE9205JN,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Klaus is a great storyteller who makes art and history come alive. He showed us details we would never have noticed ourselfs. A must in Berlin.
Great and Informative Tour of Museum Island
996kalindac,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a perfect guided tour in my opinion. Small group of 4 in total plus our wonderful guide, Klaus. Klaus has an amazing knowledge of museums, art and architecture and was prepared to share his knowledge in an accessible way. He provided insights into the art and collections in each gallery and museum, took us inside where possible to show us amazing features and art. His explanations of the context for the architecture, renovations, building additions and collections (and orientation of various statues) were fantastic. He also addressed the history of Berlin and how this affected the things we were seeing.
Super tour!
455elizabethp,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great tour around the Museum Island on a quiet Sunday morning. Really prepared us for a museum visit afterwards. Klaus was wonderful and really knows the area. Totally recommend it!
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