Potsdam Half-Day Walking Tour from Berlin
Overview
Spend the day exploring the German city of Potsdam, once home to Prussian kings and the German Kaiser, during this 4-hour guided walking excursion. Explore the numerous palaces, castles and parks of this beautiful city, a location some have compared to France’s Versailles, on foot, listening to insightful commentary from your guide as you go.
Meet your guide in Berlin and take the train as the locals would do. Once in Potsdam, set off to marvel at the impressive architecture of the historic city centre, see the picturesque Dutch quarter, Potsdam's very own Brandenburg Gate and all of Potsdam's other highlights. Then, continue through the tree-lined avenues of the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Gardens with decorative fountains, ornate flower beds, and splendid palaces.
Meet your guide in Berlin and take the train as the locals would do. Once in Potsdam, set off to marvel at the impressive architecture of the historic city centre, see the picturesque Dutch quarter, Potsdam's very own Brandenburg Gate and all of Potsdam's other highlights. Then, continue through the tree-lined avenues of the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Gardens with decorative fountains, ornate flower beds, and splendid palaces.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Potsdam Walking Tour
- Entry/Admission - Potsdam's Gardens
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hackescher Markt, Berlin Germany
Start your trip outside Berlin’s Hackescher Markt Station. Join up with your guide and take a 15-mile (24km) train journey outside the city center to Potsdam, once the home to German royalty.
Stop At: Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), Luisenplatz, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
You'll pass historical Gate in the City of Potsdam.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Museum Barberini, Humboldtstrasse 5-6, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Stroll through Potsdam City centre with its beautiful Old Market Square, Museum Barberini and the impressive new City Palace Potsdam and Brandenburg State Parliament.
Stop At: Neuer Garten, Am Neuen Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
You'll explore Park of Sanssouci.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bildergalerie, Im Park Sanssouci 4, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Admire the Arts Collection of Frederic the Great.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Potsdam Friedenskirche, Am Gruenen Gitter 3, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The next stop on your itinerary is the Church of Peace in Potsdam.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Historic Windmill, Maulbeerallee 5, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The guide will explain the history of the site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Neues Palais, Am Neuen Palais, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
See the magical palace of Frederick the Great
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Potsdam's Gardens, Schopenhauerstrasse, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Stroll through the stunning gardens of Potsdam's emperors.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sanssouci Park, Zur Historischen Muhle, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Walk through Sanssouci Park, the beautiful gardens surrounding the palaces.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sanssouci Palace, Maulbeerallee, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Your guide will take you to the Sanssouci Palace, the private retreat of Frederic the Great. Please note that we end the tour here. Tickets for entry to the palace are not included and need to be purchased in advance.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hackescher Markt, Berlin Germany
Start your trip outside Berlin’s Hackescher Markt Station. Join up with your guide and take a 15-mile (24km) train journey outside the city center to Potsdam, once the home to German royalty.
Stop At: Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), Luisenplatz, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
You'll pass historical Gate in the City of Potsdam.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Museum Barberini, Humboldtstrasse 5-6, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Stroll through Potsdam City centre with its beautiful Old Market Square, Museum Barberini and the impressive new City Palace Potsdam and Brandenburg State Parliament.
Stop At: Neuer Garten, Am Neuen Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
You'll explore Park of Sanssouci.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bildergalerie, Im Park Sanssouci 4, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Admire the Arts Collection of Frederic the Great.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Potsdam Friedenskirche, Am Gruenen Gitter 3, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The next stop on your itinerary is the Church of Peace in Potsdam.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Historic Windmill, Maulbeerallee 5, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The guide will explain the history of the site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Neues Palais, Am Neuen Palais, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
See the magical palace of Frederick the Great
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Potsdam's Gardens, Schopenhauerstrasse, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Stroll through the stunning gardens of Potsdam's emperors.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sanssouci Park, Zur Historischen Muhle, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Walk through Sanssouci Park, the beautiful gardens surrounding the palaces.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sanssouci Palace, Maulbeerallee, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
Your guide will take you to the Sanssouci Palace, the private retreat of Frederic the Great. Please note that we end the tour here. Tickets for entry to the palace are not included and need to be purchased in advance.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
anneP9577SE
December 2019
I did a guided tour of Potsdam from Berlin with one of the city tour operators. I'm glad I did it that way as I got to see different areas of Potsdam which is much bigger than I thought actually. The guide did I bit too much talking about the palace and the king for my own liking but you certainl...
I did a guided tour of Potsdam from Berlin with one of the city tour operators. I'm glad I did it that way as I got to see different areas of Potsdam which is much bigger than I thought actually. The guide did I bit too much talking about the palace and the king for my own liking but you certainly get your money's worth that way! What I would have liked it the chance to take a couple of photos of other places along the way (such as the 'bridge of spies', the Dutch quarter and the Russian houses and the old KGB prison.Miriam_C
December 2019
I took this tour without really knowing what to expect as it was my first day in Berlin, travelling on my own. Our guide for the day, Gregor, met us in Berlin and explained that we would be travelling to another town, and so the journey started! We went back in time to relive the life of Frederic...
I took this tour without really knowing what to expect as it was my first day in Berlin, travelling on my own. Our guide for the day, Gregor, met us in Berlin and explained that we would be travelling to another town, and so the journey started! We went back in time to relive the life of Frederick the Great, we visited marvellous sights such as the Cecilienhof Palace, where the Potsdam conference was held deciding the future of Germany after World War Ist, and the magnificent Sanssoucis palace, which translated from French means the "No-worries Palace". We were even given the chance to listen to a Ramstein song to get the full experience of German Romanticism. It was a truly memorable experience with a really knowledgeable and engaging guide. Would 100 % recommend.Z1217GDanam
December 2019
Kyle was amazing tour guide, she has a lot of knowlegde, very helpful, Funny, friendly, de had an amazing experience keith her as a Guido, thoroghly enjoyed it, 5 star!!!
Kyle was amazing tour guide, she has a lot of knowlegde, very helpful, Funny, friendly, de had an amazing experience keith her as a Guido, thoroghly enjoyed it, 5 star!!!MARY_B
November 2019
Awesome tour. Loved all of it. Jared was our guide and he was so full of knowledge. He was amazing. Would definitely recommend to others...Took my daughter and sister but hit friends as the others did not fit.
Awesome tour. Loved all of it. Jared was our guide and he was so full of knowledge. He was amazing. Would definitely recommend to others...Took my daughter and sister but hit friends as the others did not fit.Jordan H
November 2019
The Discover Potsdam tour really was a fantastic experience and I would 100% recommend it. Our Tour Guide was Rob McCracken and he could not have been more knowledgeable or sensitive to our group needs. Rob is a history graduate and has immense depth of knowledge, I felt we only tapped the surf...
The Discover Potsdam tour really was a fantastic experience and I would 100% recommend it. Our Tour Guide was Rob McCracken and he could not have been more knowledgeable or sensitive to our group needs. Rob is a history graduate and has immense depth of knowledge, I felt we only tapped the surface of the information he was able to provide. Rob navigated us to Potsdam via train & bus, saving us vast amounts of time researching the local transport routes. He took the trouble to find out about each member of the group and made sure everyone was present and okay at each stage. The actual tour when we arrived at Potsdam took in all the main sites and was extremely informative, enjoyable and fun, despite the rain at times! There was a well timed morning break with a comfort stop and the opportunity to purchase a coffee, then after further sightseeing and a short bus trip we had lunch in a beautiful area of Potsdam. We enjoyed the food, tip: go in the restaurant the guide goes in, they know the best ones! Certainly don't forget your camera/phone and comfortable trainers/walking shoes. Time well spent, you will enjoy this well timed tour of beautiful Potsdam. Thank you Rob for enhancing our trip to Berlin and making it so memorable.Terry G
November 2019
In itself I found Potsdam lovely, but tour guide Seb B made the visit to the city even more enjoyable with his humor as he walked us through the region's history.
In itself I found Potsdam lovely, but tour guide Seb B made the visit to the city even more enjoyable with his humor as he walked us through the region's history.