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Berlin’s best days out.
The 15 best potsdam tours in Berlin, with what each one actually covers, what it costs and who runs it. The pick of what to book first.
Potsdam in 3 hours: Baroque old town, Sanssouci terraces, Dutch Quarter, Alexandrowka, and the Old Fritz story from a bus-and-walk tour.
Most Popular“A wonderful guide who spent considerable amounts of time speaking directly with us in English and sharing the history of Potsdam. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Berlin!”
A 90-minute Potsdam palace boat cruise on the Havel with live German/English commentary, UNESCO sights, and the Glienicke Bridge border story.
“Good English audio reviews, but again, a group with a lot of noise spoiled it. Too hot for the outside deck which would have made the sound better. One poor soul passed out from beer and too much sun. Do it, but try to pick a cooler day than we did. Beautiful boat.”
One timed entry to Sanssouci plus access to other Prussian palaces and gardens in Potsdam, many UNESCO sites, for about a day.
“A small but impressive palace. Lovely gardens. Price is a bit steep for the content. No cafe on site or anywhere nearby (pack your own).”
A 4-hour boat cruise from Potsdam harbor showing Caputh, Werder, palace gardens, and Glienicke Bridge views over the Havel.
“Hello. I booked a boat trip to Potsdam for October 27th at 10:30 AM and paid 36 euros. I arrived at Potsdam from Berlin, but learned that the trip had been canceled due to technical reasons. This is not correct. You should have notified me of the cancellation in advance. How can I trust you?…”
Hop on a double-decker bus for a flexible 1-day Potsdam loop to Sanssouci, the Dutch Quarter, and film sites, with live German/English.
“Eine gute Reiseleitung”
Impressionist masterpieces in Potsdam’s reconstructed palace: Monet, Morisot, Cézanne and more, plus a free digital guide for $11.
“Prachtig museum met een prachtige collectie!”
A 3-hour Potsdam bus-and-walk tour hitting Schloss Cecilienhof, Neues Palais, and UNESCO Sanssouci, with headsets and quick palace time.
“It would have been better if I was not the only English speaking person on a tour bus full of Germans. Did not include any building entries. Deceptive because I was advertised tour in English when it was in German.”
Walk through Biosphäre Potsdam’s indoor tropics with orchids, free-flying butterflies, monkeys, and Aquasphäre’s underwater deep-sea world.
“It was about 2 hours worth of activities. Definitely very warm and humid — the butterfly house is kept at almost 28 degrees! It's hard to catch the birds because they're constantly hiding in the trees, but other than that, it's a really great experience. I saw a lot of younger kids really enjoy it…”
Hop-on hop-off Potsdam by open-top bus with audio in English, UNESCO palaces, and easy stop-and-stay exploring for one day.
“We were not sure how this would go because we don't normally like the hop-on-hop-off format. Never fear, this is the best hop-on-hop-off we've ever done. Potsdam is a magnificent city. You can't afford not to see this place if you come to Berlin. ...and a tip for all of you who might be reading…”
Walk Potsdam’s UNESCO Sanssouci grounds and Nikolaikirche’s Greek-style dome on a 2-hour German guided tour for $29.
“Herr Schneider hat sich sehr gut auf unsere Fragen eingestellt und auf Wünsche sofort reagiert. Die Tour war allerdings etwas „Friedrich“-lastig, so dass die jüngere Vergangenheit etwas zu kurz kam.”
A 2-hour private walk through Potsdam’s top sights, from the City Palace to the Dutch Quarter and Sanssouci Park.
“Es gab viele interessante Informationen, komprimiert auf kurze Zeit. Die Führung hat Lust auf mehr Wissen gemacht. Ich komme sicherlich wieder und werde wieder eine geführte Tour nutzen.”
DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam: modernist GDR building, Soft Power textile show, and former GDR artworks for $11.
“Museum schön saniert. Einweisung Fehlanzeige, erst nach Nachfrage. Besichtigung nur mit Audiobegleitung zu empfehlen. Exponate zu negativ/düster/belastend darfestellt. Café sehr schön mit toller Aussicht. Toiletten gendergerecht.”
Private 2-hour Potsdam and Sanssouci walking tour with a guide, Dutch Quarter sights, Brandenburg Gate, and palace gardens. From $174.69.
“I was thrilled with my guide, Zenaida. From the moment we met at the train station until we separated at the New Palace, she was engaging and informative. She asked many questions to help tailor my experience, and made many recommendations for further exploration later in the day (I highly recommend the Museum Barberini).”
Outdoor escape game in Potsdam: solve weather-themed riddles with an iPad, race the clock, and explore city sights in 2 hours for $38.
“Das Lösen kleiner Rätsel ist eine schöne Idee, den Blick auf etwas zu richten. Allerdings dachte ich, auf der Tour mehr über Potsdam selber zu erfahren, eben eher eine Rätselstadtführung. Dafür sind dann 33 Euro viel Geld. Nichts desto trotz hatten wir viel Spaß, da die zufällige Gruppenbildung sehr harmonierte.”
Walk Potsdam’s Cold War sites: Bridge of Spies, Cecilienhof, Neuer Garten, and a KGB prison area. 2.5 hours, small group.
“This tour was so interesting! We were all fascinated by everything we learned about the Soviet History in Potsdam. We saw a former Soviet Prison, the Bridge of Spies, former KGB headquarters and much more. Our guide was really knowledgeable about the subject and brought history to life. I highly recommend this tour if you…”
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