Potsdam Half-Day Walking Tour from Berlin

Discover Potsdam, the former residence of Prussian kings and the German Kaiser, on a 4-hour guided walking tour. Travel by train from Berlin with your guide, just like the locals. Explore Potsdam’s elegant city center, admire the charming Dutch Quarter, and see landmarks like Potsdam’s Brandenburg Gate. Stroll through the magnificent UNESCO-listed Sanssouci Gardens, filled with fountains, ornate flowerbeds, and grand palaces. Learn about the city’s rich history and architecture as you walk through its tree-lined avenues. Please note that this tour does not include entry to any buildings. The tour concludes at 2 PM in front of Sanssouci Palace — perfect timing if you wish to visit inside afterward. For interior visits, we recommend reserving tickets shortly after 2 PM with the Stiftung Preußischer Schlösser und Gärten.

1. 1

   Hackescher Markt

   Start your trip outside Berlin’s Hackescher Markt Station. Join up with your guide and take a 15-mile (24km) train journey outside the city center to Potsdam, once the home to German royalty.

2. 2

   Brandenburger Tor

   5 min

   You'll pass historical Gate in the City of Potsdam.

3. 3

   Museum Barberini

   Pass by

   Stroll through Potsdam City centre with its beautiful Old Market Square, Museum Barberini and the impressive new City Palace Potsdam and Brandenburg State Parliament.

4. 4

   Neuer Garten

   5 min

   You'll explore Park of Sanssouci.

5. 5

   Bildergalerie von Sanssouci

   5 min

   Admire the Arts Collection of Frederic the Great.

6. 6

   Potsdam Friedenskirche

   5 min

   The next stop on your itinerary is the Church of Peace in Potsdam.

7. 7

   The Historic Windmill

   5 min

   The guide will explain the history of the site.

8. 8

   Neues Palais

   30 min

   See the magical palace of Frederick the Great

9. 9

   Potsdam Paradise Garden

   30 min

   Stroll through the stunning gardens of Potsdam's emperors.

10. 10

    Sanssouci Park

    5 min

    Walk through Sanssouci Park, the beautiful gardens surrounding the palaces.

11. 11

    Sanssouci Palace

    10 min

    Your guide will take you to the Sanssouci Palace, the private retreat of Frederic the Great. Please note that we end the tour here. Tickets for entry to the palace are not included and need to be purchased in advance.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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