Potsdam, also known as the "Versailles" of Berlin, is Germany's best kept secret. On this tour, you will explore the idyllic setting of the Prussian Kings' palaces, parks, and gardens.
- Experience the splendour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Palace and Park
- Discover the tragic life of Frederick the Great, Prussia’s most beloved king
- Admire stunning palaces, stroll through picture-perfect gardens, and learn about the rise and fall of the mighty Kings of Prussia
- Tour ends at 2 PM in front of Sanssouci Palace (no interior visit) or accompany the guide back to Berlin (arrival in the city centre around 3 PM)
| Included | 5-hour guided walking tour of Potsdam with professional tour guide, ending in Potsdam |
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| Not included | We do not enter any museums / palaces during the tour.
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| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Bring along | You will need a ABC All-Day Ticket (ABC Tageskarte) for public transport as we'll make use of the train in order to get to Potsdam. |
| Participants | No minimum participant number. Max. 25 people per group. |
Further information
The beautiful city of Potsdam is just a short train ride away from Berlin, surrounded by a fairytale landscape of forests and waterways.
Enjoy a relaxed trip from Berlin on this 5-hour trip to Potsdam, the former residence of centuries of Prussian kings. From the ridiculous to the impressive, from the ineffective to the mighty, you’ll learn how Prussia rose from a minor European power to the foundation of the German Empire. Oh, and find out why Germans leave potatoes on Frederick the Great’s grave!
You can then accompany the guide back to Berlin (arrival in the city centre around 3:00 PM) or stay in Potsdam to visit one of the splendid palaces or explore Potsdam's beautiful city centre at your leisure.
What you'll see on the tour (please note that we do not enter any buildings during the tour):
- Germany’s largest collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Sanssouci palace and gardens
- Grave of Fredrich the Great
- Neues Palais
- Chinese Tea House
- Historic Windmill
- Church of Peace
- Green Gate
- The Brandenburg Gate (Yes, Potsdam has its own Brandenburg Gate!)
- Museum Barberini
- Old Market Square & Old Town Hall
- Church of St. Nikolas
- Dutch Quarter
- City Palace Potsdam and Brandenburg State Parliament
- Potsdam Film Museum at Historic Stables
