Potsdam Walking Tour: History and Scenery

Discover the fascinating history and stunning beauty of Potsdam on a 6-hour city tour from Berlin. Visit palaces, gardens, and historic landmarks, including the famous Sanssouci Palace and Cecilienhof Palace. Don’t miss the chance to walk over the iconic Glienicke Bridge and explore the UNESCO-listed city. Book your tour now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Altes Rathaus - Alte Markt: A historic square showcasing remarkable architecture that narrates the story of Potsdam’s history and the legacy of Frederick William I.
  • Sanssouci Palace - Sanssouci Palace: This breathtaking Baroque palace, commissioned by Frederick the Great, is set amidst exquisite gardens that highlight its artistic importance….
What's Included
  • Guided tour with a local expert
What's Not Included
  • Tour does not include entrance to the palaces, this is a ‘street level’ tour.
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions, approx. 11€ per person for an ABC day pass
Additional Information

Join us for an unforgettable four-hour walking tour of Potsdam, where royal elegance meets rich history and breathtaking scenery. Located just outside Berlin, Potsdam is a treasure trove of palaces, gardens, and charming streets—ideal for history enthusiasts and photographers alike.
The tour will commence at the historic Alte Markt and meander through…

Location
Reichstagufer 17
Reichstagufer
Meet outside Friedrichstr. train station, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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R3695pqah
Apr 27, 2025
Historical trip through time in Potsdam. - Marie our tour guide is very knowledgeable, friendly and has a great sense of humor. Took us through the historical sights, palaces and gardens of Potsdam. Would recommend
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Elina
Apr 17, 2025
A tour worthy of a 1/2 day in Potsdam - We wanted a tour that introduced the past and our tour provided this experience. Our guide, Eran, was very knowledgeable and was able to provide the depth, background. It was an excellent way to spend 1/2 day in Berlin
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Alberto
Feb 17, 2025
Awesome - Giles was very funny and kind he made me laugh so hard that it made my whole day. Great tour I recommend it . Even when the tour was over he offered to help people get where they had to go.
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Janets646
Oct 28, 2024
Potsdam Surprise - Tom has so much knowledge and brings the events to life. From the time we met for the tour to the end of a fun day he was very engaging, so much knowledge and fun. Thank you Thomas for a fabulous day and insight to the history to Potsdam.
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Kevin_c
Oct 10, 2024
Must do history tour! - Maria was an outstanding guide! We have taken dozens of tour….she was tops! We saw so much and learned even more!
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986jeanlucm
Oct 7, 2024
Fun, Beautiful, Enlightening - We had a wonderful time seeing the highlights of Potsdam, with Tobi. We saw so many beautiful palaces, sculptures, gardens, etc... Along the way, Tobi regaled us with entertaining and enlightening stories about the history of the sites and the area, including Prussian history, as well as WW2 and East Germany history. There was a lot of walking, but they were very pleasant walks, through beautiful neighbourhoods and parks. The tour is also very well-designed, with a coffee/snack break, a transit break which gives you a chance to sit and rest for a bit, and some chances to take some free time to wander and take pictures in some areas. Despite the coffee/snack break, I was happy I brought a granola bar with me, so I would recommend bringing a light snack with you.
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Janice_o
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing.. - Every part of it, Jim the tour director was excellent on this tour. Highly recommend this as a tourist for Potsdam.
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Mary_m
Sep 25, 2024
Beautiful castle tour - Beautiful castle tour! A lot of walking, but worth the fantastic views! We took a train from Berlin to Potsdam with our guide Mihail and he was very knowledgeable about the castles and the history of the owners. Enjoyed our small group!
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Ruairijk
Apr 28, 2025
Not a small tour - This was NOT a small tour. There were 18-20 people. We specifically chose this as a small tour so that was v disappointing. Potsdam is beautiful and we enjoyed the tour but there didn't seem any opportunities for questions, and we weren't asked once if we had any.
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Metin_m
Oct 4, 2024
Potsdam tour for the day - It was a good tour the weather was not so good and rained all day enjoyed the gardens most . An easy tour to go
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).