Beautiful Baroque Potsdam: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

See Potsdam’s Old Town, one of the most beautiful baroque centers in all of Europe, at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Stand in the shadows of three of the old city gates and learn about the city’s Jewish community • Hear from producer Jo Eckardt, owner and founder of A Friend in Berlin tour company • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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   Ringerkolonnade

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   Potsdam’s Old Town is one of the most beautiful baroque centers in all of Europe, yet the city is often overshadowed by its popular neighbour, Berlin. On this walking tour, I’ll share some of East Germany’s unique appeal with you. You’ll hear its history from as far back as the 1700s, through to World War II, all the way to today. I’ll show you the main sights, some lesser-known but equally rewarding spots, and a few of my favourite places in the city too. You’ll start outside the Ringerkolonnade, the recognisable set of columns that stand tall beside Landtag Brandenburg, a replica of Potsdam’s former royal palace which, today, is the seat of the Brandenburg Parliament.

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   You’ll hear why the faces of kings on the obelisk in the square’s centre were replaced with the faces of architects. I’ll also point out the Barberini Palace Museum and the Old City Hall – both restored since World War II – and St Nicolai Church which managed to survive the destruction.

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   Museum Barberini

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   You’ll hear why the faces of kings on the obelisk in the square’s centre were replaced with the faces of architects. I’ll also point out the Barberini Palace Museum and the Old City Hall – both restored since World War II – and St Nicolai Church which managed to survive the destruction.

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   You’ll hear why the faces of kings on the obelisk in the square’s centre were replaced with the faces of architects. I’ll also point out the Barberini Palace Museum and the Old City Hall – both restored since World War II – and St Nicolai Church which managed to survive the destruction.

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   Old Market Square

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   I’ll show you Alter Markt, the Old Market Square, once considered one of Europe’s most beautiful squares.

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   Potsdam Museum - Forum fur Kunst und Geschichte

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   I’ll also point out the Barberini Palace Museum and the Old City Hall – both restored since World War II – and St Nicolai Church which managed to survive the destruction.

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   I’ll also point out the Barberini Palace Museum and the Old City Hall – both restored since World War II – and St Nicolai Church which managed to survive the destruction.

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   On this Potsdam walking tour, you’ll also have a chance to learn about the city’s Jewish community as you pass the Alte Synagoge (Potsdam’s old Synagogue).

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   You'll pass by the church of St Peter and Paul.

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    I’ll show you how to reach the Dutch Quarter, Potsdam’s very own little Amsterdam, where you’ll see the charming red-brick houses that were built under the second Prussian King, who wanted to attract the Dutch but, instead, attracted Huguenots.

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    Jan Bouman Haus

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    On this self-guided walking tour, you'll have the chance to pass by Jan Bouman Haus.

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    Nauen Gate

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    On this Potsdam walking tour, you’ll also have a chance to stand in the shadows of three of the old city gates: Nauener Tor, Jagertor, and Potsdam’s very own Brandenburg Gate.

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    Jagertor

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    On this Potsdam walking tour, you’ll also have a chance to stand in the shadows of three of the old city gates: Nauener Tor, Jagertor, and Potsdam’s very own Brandenburg Gate.

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    Stiftung Gedenkstatte Lindenstrasse

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    You'll pass by Stiftung Gedenkstatte Lindenstrasse.

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    Brandenburger Tor

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    On this Potsdam walking tour, you’ll also have a chance to stand in the shadows of three of the old city gates: Nauener Tor, Jagertor, and Potsdam’s very own Brandenburg Gate.

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    Stop 16

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    You'll pass by Alter Stadtwachter.

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    On this self-guided walking tour, you'll have the chance to pass by the guard house, Alte Wache.

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    Stop 18

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    On this Potsdam walking tour, you’ll also have a chance to stroll along Platz der Einheit (the Square of Unity), Bassinplatz (Bassin Square), the Alter Kanal (Alter Canal) and the Potsdam’s Neuer Markt (New Market Square).

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    Stop 19

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    On this Potsdam walking tour, you’ll also have a chance to stroll along Platz der Einheit (the Square of Unity), Bassinplatz (Bassin Square), the Alter Kanal (Alter Canal) and the Potsdam’s Neuer Markt (New Market Square).

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.