Your expert private guide will meet you at the museum, take you through security, and into the Neues Museum. The Museum houses a jaw-droppingly vast collection of antiquities – relics from prehistory, as well as sculpture, frescoes, and Mummies from the mighty ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. You will discover fascinating stories and gain insights into the cultures, beliefs, and ways of life of the ancient world. Throughout the tour you will see the major highlights of the museum, including:
The Bust of Nefertiti: this iconic artifact is one of the most famous works of ancient Egyptian art, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance as a portrayal of the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten.
The Berlin Golden Hat: this Late Bronze Age artifact is intriguing due to its use as both a ceremonial hat and a complex astronomical calculator, illustrating the advanced knowledge of prehistoric peoples.
Prehistoric Exhibits: The museum’s extensive collection from the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages, including tools, jewelry, and ceremonial items, provides a deep dive into early human history.
Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection: Features an extensive array of items from one of the world’s oldest civilizations, including mummies, sculptures, and precious artifacts that highlight the cultural and religious practices of ancient Egypt.
The building itself is remarkably beautiful – and big! The collections are spread over 8,000 square meters and four floors – through which you will be expertly navigated by your private tour guide. Top-rated, your dedicated guide will regale you with the fascinating stories and mysteries of the ancient world, and bring the past to life.