Things to do in Potsdam, Brandenburg: The Best Sightseeing Tours

On your way to Potsdam you will see the Olympic Stadium, Wannsee, and the Bridge of Spies. In Potsdam stroll through the beautiful gardens, see Cecilienhof and Sanssouci, and also stop at the Baroque Old City, as well as the Dutch Quarter. This is a private, 5-hour tour led by a driver/guide providing live commentary on board an air-conditioned minivan. Group size is limited to 6 people.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees (if you want to see Cecilienhof, site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference, this would be Euro 8 per person to be paid in cash), Food and drinks, unless specified (if you like there will be a stop to get something to eat and drink)

After just a 25-minute train to Brandenburg State you’ll be in the charming town of Potsdam with one of our Berlin hosts. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s littered with fairy-tale palaces and lavish architecture. Visit the rococo Sanssouci Palace, Neuen Garten and the historic Dutch Quarter. Feast like a king or queen on regional cuisine, stop by Studio Baselberg - the oldest in the world and enjoy the amber liquid in a traditional beer garden. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your Host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with your host, Return train ticket to Potsdam, Sanssouci Palace entry, Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Exclusions: Your food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience, Gratuities (optional)

Large parts of the city of Potsdam were once a restricted area - no Potsdamers or visitors had access. Enjoy a private walking tour with a real "Potsdamer". Learn more about the fascinating Soviet secrets of Potsdam. Hear about the Allies’ Potsdam Conference in the summer of 1945, the KGB activities in Soviet Potsdam, the life in the Forbidden City and the world-famous Bridge of Spies.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions

Just half an hour from Berlin, the historical gem of Potsdam is waiting to be discovered. Join your favorite local on a private day trip to check out the famous palaces of Frederick The Great and explore Germany's royal past filled with architectural gems, pastoral landscapes & intriguing stories. • Understand the amazing history of Potsdam • Stroll through the picturesque Dutch Quarter • Check out Potsdam's main attractions • Admire the exterior of the Sanssouci Palace • Hear all about Germany's royal past

Inclusions: Private guide, Return ticket Berlin-Potsdam

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets in Potsdam are not included

Are you visiting Berlin and want to have a one day trip to the pastoral and scenic views of Potsdam, where the Prussian royal dynasty has set its summer retreat? Curious as to how the area looked like before the massive distruction of World War II? Potsdam is the capital of the federal state of Brandenburg and it is just 30 kilimeters from the heart of Berlin, which makes it ideal for a day trip. During this tour we will see the main palces built by the Hohenzollerns along 300 years, will hear the stories anout the rise of Prussia and the reign of three 18th century kings, and how their style of politics reflects in their style of construction.  After the end on Monarchy in 1918, Potsdam kept of being a hotspot for local and international politics, especially through the cold war. We will see the location of the 1945 Potsdam Conference where the division of Germany was set, as well as the former border between Potsdam and West Berlin, also known as the Bridge of Spies.

Inclusions: Professional Guide, Hotel Pickup (for selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Entrance to the Palaces, Public Transport Ticket (Berlin ABC Day Pass, 10 Euro per person), Food and Drinks

This Potsdam tour is a day excursion from Berlin and we will see the unmissable highlights. We will cover everything from Frederick The Great’s flute to the exchange of Francis Gary Powers the American Spy pilot at the “Bridge of Spies”. Birchy’s Berlin Royal Potsdam Tour Starting at the Old Market the next stop is the Glienecke Brucke, more commonly known as the ‘Bridge of Spies’. From there to the first of the Royal Parks, Frederick Wilhelm II’s New Garden. This is home to not just the Marble Palace but also and the Schloss Cecilianhoff, the site of the Potsdam Conference. After a stroll through the Old Town, and literally through the other Brandenburg Gate it is onto the jewel in Potsdam’s crown, Frederick the Great’s Park San Soucci. Once there we will pick out the highlights from the many palaces, residences and buildings present there.  Our Birchy’s Berlin Potsdam Tour will visit: potsdam tour from birchys berlin The Old Market Gleinecke Brücke (Bridge of Spies) New Garden, Marmorpalais and Scloss Ceceilenhof (site of the Potsdam Conference) The Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel) Park San Soucci This is a Walking Tour Pickups are on foot 

Inclusions: Expert Tour Guide 

Exclusions: ABC Travel Ticket for S-Bahn, Bus fare, Food and drinks

Your guide and driver Holger was born in Potsdam. He offers an authentic insight in the history of Potsdam. The former Prussian residential town became one of the focal points in the Cold War. The Potsdam Conference from 1945 paved the way for the Cold War. Potsdam was one of the most important Soviet bases in the GDR. The bridge of spies connecting Potsdam with West Berlin was a symbol for the seperation of Germany.

Inclusions: Taste a Soviet style soft drink

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Enjoy a private 6-hour tour from Berlin exploring the unique town of Potsdam where the palaces and parks were designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1990. Not only is the city incredibly picturesque with its manicured gardens, many palaces, statues and water fountains dotted over hundreds of green acres, it is also brimming with an equally fascinating history.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Enjoy a fun city tour of the highlights of Potsdam and visit the fascinating castles of Sanssouci, Cecilienhof and the New Palace on three walks during the tour. Stroll through the Baroque old town and walk in the footsteps of "Old Fritz".

Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board (german) / other via audio guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Live entertainment (engl/german during the guided walks)

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

The beautiful city of Potsdam is listed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO because of its harmonious landscape with parks and palaces. This tour takes you back in time and to all the highlights of the old city center of Potsdam including the park of Sanssouci Palace. You will see the old market with the restored City Palace, the picturesque Dutch quarter and the Brandenburg Gate, the older sister of the famous gate in Berlin. After a relaxing stroll through the city, we will reach the park of Sanssouci Palace with its water fountains, the golden Chinese Tea House and the tomb of Prussia's legendary king, Frederic the Great. The tour may either end at the palace where our guide will be helpful to obtain tickets for an inside visit (Mondays closed) or you head back to the railway station together with your guide.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour

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