On this private day tour from Berlin, you’l l travel 45 minutes beyond the city to reach Potsdam.
This area was where kings lived during the Prussian empire, and you’ll see historic sites such as Sanssouci Palace and the original summer palace of Frederick the Great, which is considered by some to be the German Versailles.
Other stops include the New Palace, which is considered the last great Prussian Baroque palace, and Cecilienhof Country House, where the summit meeting of WWII’s victorious powers was held in 1945.
You’ll also visit the Dutch Quarter, or “Little Amsterdam,” which was initially constructed to attract workers from the Netherlands, to expand Potsdam. Another stop is the Russian Colony Alexandrowka, which was home to Russian singers who stayed at the Prussian court.
Lastly, enjoy the Old Market Square, which marks the historical heart of Potsdam and has gone through significant reconstruction after losing much of its architecture in World War II.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance or Admission Fees
✔ Private Expert Guide
✔ Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel
✔ Private Driver/Black Van
✖ Food and drink
✖ Gratuity
Pickup Locations
1. Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
2. Apartments Residenz Prenzelberg
3. Grimm's Hotel
4. Hotel Kastanienhof
5. Mercure Hotel Berlin Mitte
6. The Mandala Hotel
7. martas Hotel Berlin Mitte
8. Holiday Inn Express Berlin City Centre, an IHG hotel
9. Profit Hotel
10. Alexander Suite
11. Urban Loft Berlin
12. aletto Hotel Potsdamer Platz
13. Novalis Hotel
14. Capri by Fraser Berlin
15. Gold Palais Hotel
16. Wilde Aparthotels, Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie
17. Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz
18. Hotel Central Inn
19. Hotel MANI by AMANO
20. Hotel Johann
Additional Info: We will meet you at your hotel lobby. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Itinerary
1
Sanssouci Palace
This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Schloss Cecilienhof
This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.
Duration: 35 minutes
4
Old Market Square
This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.
Duration: 25 minutes
5
This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.
Duration: 35 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
• Our tours run rain or shine. In case of rain, please dress accordingly and bring an umbrella or a raincoat with you. In winter, temperatures can get quite low, remember that and put an extra sweater into your backpack. But remember - it's your vacation, so if you are cold during the tour, just say so to your guide. There's always a cafe nearby where you can warm up and then go on with the tour.
• If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
• Please let us know if you need a wheelchair accessible tour, we are happy to adapt it accordingly!
