Small group Potsdam: A Journey Through History and Palaces
Join us for an unforgettable four-hour walking tour of Potsdam, where royal elegance meets rich history and stunning scenery. Just outside Berlin, Potsdam is a treasure trove of palaces, gardens, and charming streets—perfect for history lovers and photographers alike.
We’ll begin at the historic Alte Markt and stroll through the picturesque Dutch Quarter, then visit elegant churches that reflect the city’s cultural diversity. At Sanssouci Palace and its gorgeous gardens, hear stories of Frederick the Great, his friendship with Voltaire, and his legacy as the “Potato King.”
The tour ends in Potsdam around 2pm, with the option to continue exploring or return to Berlin with your guide. A perfect blend of beauty, insight, and unforgettable moments.
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Potsdam Daytrip 2025
Duration: 4 hours
Public Transport
What's included in Small group Potsdam: A Journey Through History and Palaces
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Altes Rathaus
Alte Markt: A historic square featuring striking architecture that tells the story of Potsdam's past and the legacy of Frederick William I
Sanssouci Palace
Sanssouci Palace: The stunning Baroque palace commissioned by Frederick the Great, set in exquisite gardens that reflect its artistic significance. Sanssouci Gardens: Explore the magnificent landscaped gardens surrounding the palace, designed for relaxation and intellectual discussions during Frederick the Great’s reign.
Potsdam Friedenskirche
Go through the Church of Peace, German Emperor Frederick III's Moseleum
Inclusions
- Potsdam is a photographer's paradise! Stunning palaces, charming streets, take plenty of photos.
- Local Expert Guide
- Tour does not include entrance to the palaces, this is a 'street level' tour.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation (ABC day pass), Potsdam
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour requires an ABC Zone train ticket
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet outside Friedrichstr. train station, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears)
End Points
- You can choose to conclude your tour in Potsdam and continue your exploration at your own pace, or you can opt to return to Berlin with your guide by train.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The tour is in ENGLISH Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin. Your guide will be wearing a yellow name tag holding a yellow umbrella for easy recognition. Please arrive 15 minutes before the designated start time Gratuities are not included