Original Berlin Walks - Discover Potsdam Tour - Ticket reduced (seniors)
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Description
Tour around the picturesque palaces and gardens of Potsdam
For nearly three centuries, the scenic town of Potsdam just outside Berlin was the residence of the Prussian kings, princes, and German emperors of the House of Hohenzollern who created a fairy-tale landscape of palaces, gardens, and churches that rank among the most beautiful in Europe.
Highlights of the Potsdam Discover tour at a glance:
✔ 4 -hour guided tour with experienced guide
✔ Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites
✔ See Potsdam's beautiful Dutch Quarter, the Old Market Square with the Old Town Hall, Museum Barberini etc.
✔ Sanssouci Palace & gardens with the Grave of Friedrich the Great, Neues Palais, the Chinese Tea House & the Historic Windmill
✔ no minimum number of participants
✔ in all weathers
Explore Potsdam
The beautiful city of Potsdam is just a short train ride away from Berlin, surrounded by a fairytale landscape of forests and waterways. Enjoy a relaxed trip from Berlin on this 4-hour trip to Potsdam, the former residence of centuries of Prussian kings. From the ridiculous to the impressive, from the ineffective to the mighty, you’ll learn how Prussia rose from a minor European power to the foundation of the German Empire. Oh, and find out why Germans leave potatoes on Frederick the Great’s grave!
From the Potsdam train station, set off with your expert guide to marvel at the impressive architecture of the historic city centre. Then, continue through the tree-lined avenues of the famous and impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Gardens with decorative fountains, ornate flower beds, and splendid palaces. We will end the tour directly on front of the Sanssouci Palace.
After the tour, you can decide to return to Berlin together with your guide or why not stay behind, and explore even more of this delightful destination? With several UNESCO World Heritage palaces, charming restaurants, and independent boutiques to enjoy, Potsdam is a picturesque break from the bustle of Berlin.
Please note that during the tour, it is not possible to visit the interiors of the Potsdam Palaces of Sanssouci Palace or Neues Palais. If you wish to visit the interiors of the palaces, we recommend that you book tickets online directly with visitberlin.de.
short description
The walk takes you past the dreamlike castle of Babelsberg and up to the lakeside Marble Palace with its Greek temple ruins. See an idyllic Russian village before exploring the quaint little 18th Century Dutch quarter.
Languages
English
Duration
4 hours
Important information
We use public transport to reach Potsdam. If you have a valid rail pass, please bring it with you or buy a train ticket from the guide.
The tour guides arrive 5-10 minutes before the tour starts. You will recognize them by their blue name tags. Please check your ticket for the meeting point and start time.
Ticket validity after purchase
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smartphone ticket accepted
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no printout required
Meeting point
Neue Promenade 5, 10178 Berlin, In front of Starbucks
Arrival by public transport
S-Bahn | S3, S5, S7, S9 Hackescher Markt
Tram | M4, M5, M6 Hackescher Markt
Getting there
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