Berlin without Potsdam is like Paris without Versailles. A royal residence since the 17th Century, Potsdam boasts not only spectacular palaces, but a fascinating Cold War history as well!
- Cross the Bridge of Spies
- Walk in the footsteps of Frederick the Great and immerse yourself in a world built by and for the Prussian Kings
- Discover Germany’s largest collection of UNESCO World Heritage sites: marvel at the stunning Sans Souci Palace, stroll through the New Garden, and stop off in the charming town centre for a coffee break
- See where the infamous “Potsdam Conference” was held between Churchill, Stalin, and Truman at the end of WWII
| Included | Private tour guide |
|---|---|
| Not included | Train tickets Gratuities Please note we do not enter any buildings on this tour. |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Bring along | Day pass for zone ABC for public transport Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable shoes |
| Participants | You can book for a group of max. 25 people per guide. If your group is bigger, you need to book more guides. |
| Important information | Please note that we do not go inside any of the palaces / buildings on the tour.
For general questions before the booking, please get in touch with [email protected] |
Further information
Meeting point: Starbucks at Hackescher Markt (Neue Promenade 3, 10178 Berlin).
You can also choose to be picked up from your centrally located hotel (or your hotel in Potsdam) during the booking process.
For nearly three centuries, the scenic town of Potsdam just outside Berlin was the residence of the Prussian kings, princes, and German emperors of the House of Hohenzollern who created a fairy-tale landscape of palaces, gardens, and churches that ranks among the most beautiful in Europe.
Our walk takes you past the dreamlike castle of Babelsberg and up to the lakeside Marble Palace with its Greek temple ruins. See an idyllic Russian village, the "Alexandrowka", before exploring the quaint little 18th Century Dutch quarter. No surprise that Potsdam has been accorded UNESCO World Heritage status.
But the cruel realities of 20th Century history intervened in 1945. Visit the grounds of Cecilienhof Palace, scene of the Potsdam Conference, where an American president, a Soviet dictator, and a British prime minister sat down to shape the future of Germany and Europe after World War II, ushering in the Cold War.
Cross the “Bridge of Spies”, where Gary Powers was traded in 1962 and see the former Stasi prison, run by the East German secret police.The tour ends back in the 18th Century.
Finish in the enchanting surroundings of Sanssouci Park and Palace, created by Frederick the Great.
You can then explore Sanssouci on your own or accompany the guide back to Berlin.
Please note that we do not visit the inside of the Sanssouci Palace on this tour. If you want to visit the palace after the tour you will need to book a certain timeslot with the palace directly.
