• Potsdam - The historic heart of Potsdam is a lively area that highlights the city’s rich heritage with its stunning baroque architecture, quaint streets, and bustling market squares. It serves as an ideal starting point to delve into Potsdam’s history and architectural splendor.

• Dutch Quarter - The Dutch Quarter, featuring its distinctive red brick buildings, is a rare architectural ensemble outside the Netherlands, constructed in the 18th century to attract Dutch artisans. Its vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by cafes, galleries, and shops, providing a taste of Dutch culture in the center of Potsdam.

• Sanssouci Palace - Sanssouci, meaning “without concern,” was the summer residence of Frederick the Great, celebrated for its Rococo architecture and beautifully designed gardens. The palace and its terraced vineyards embody the king’s wish for a personal retreat, while the expansive park includes numerous buildings, each with its own unique charm and history.

• New Garden - The New Garden is an extensive landscape park along the shores of the Heiliger See and the Jungfernsee, home to the Marble Palace and Cecilienhof, where the Potsdam Conference was held in 1945. It offers a tranquil setting that contrasts the formal design of Sanssouci with a more naturalistic English style.

• Cecilienhof - Cecilienhof Palace is the site where Truman, Stalin, and Churchill finalized the Potsdam Agreement in 1945, shaping the post-World War II landscape. The Tudor-style palace now serves as a museum and a memorial to this significant event, providing insights into the decisions that have had a lasting influence on modern history.

• Marmorpalais - The Marble Palace, located in the New Garden, is an excellent example of early Neoclassical architecture. Overlooking the Heiliger See, it was another residence of Frederick William II, renowned for its elegant marble interiors and the stunning views it offers.

• Glienicke Bridge - The Glienicke Bridge, famously known as the “Bridge of Spies,” gained notoriety during the Cold War as a location for the exchange of captured spies between the East and the West. It spans the Havel River, representing both a literal and symbolic boundary between two worlds.

• Private Walking Tour
• Certified Expert Guide
• Round Trip Train Tickets

• Gratuities
• The Tour does NOT Include Hotel Pick-UP or Drop-OFF of Guests

Explore the historic charm and royal grandeur of Potsdam in our “Potsdam City and Palaces Tour.” This enriching journey begins at the Brandenberg Gate in Berlin where we will embark on a train and arrive in the heart of Potsdam, a city steeped in European history and culture. As we stroll through its picturesque streets, our expert guides will unveil the fascinating history of this former Prussian royal city. Enter the Sanssouci Palace and discover the architectural splendor of key landmarks like the Dutch Quarter and the Brandenburg Gate of Potsdam, learning about the city’s development and its significant role in European politics.

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