Private Potsdam Tour: Picturesque Palaces & Cold War History

Highlights

Visit the grounds of the Marble Palace and Schloss Cecilienhof Palace
Explore the eighteenth century Dutch Quarter and its magnificent red brick neighbourhoods
Walk where Frederick the Great stepped in the Sanssouci Palace

Summary

Discover a place from fairytale on the doorstep of Berlin

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Group Size

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

Bahnhof Zoo, Hardenbergplatz 11, Berlin, 10623, DE

123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States

Why take this tour?

Take a day trip to Potsdam, and discover its rich culture and beautiful architecture

- Visit the grounds of the Marble Palace and Schloss Cecilienhof Palace where Churchill, Truman and Stalin partitioned Germany in 1945
- Explore the eighteenth century Dutch Quarter and its magnificent red brick neighbourhoods
- Walk where Frederick the Great stepped in the Sanssouci Palace

Potsdam is a city from your dreams - its endless castles, palaces, gardens and lakes served as the home of Kings and Emperors for three hundred years. It was finally given UNESCO status in 1990, after the fall of the Soviet Union. Full of incredible history, from Prussian royalty to the cold war, the capital of Brandenburg is as fascinating as it is beautiful.

The tour includes an exploration of the grounds of Schloss Cecilienhof Palace, where Churchill, Truman and Stalin shaped and partitioned post-war Europe and Asia in 1945. Wander the idyllic roads of the Dutch Quarter, explore the Church of Peace, and the grounds of the Marble Palace. The enlightened side of the Prussian state, where blood mattered less than duty, will again be on your mind as you appreciate the rococo architecture of Frederick the Great’s summer palace: the Sanssouci Palace .

Note : Due to strict policy at Sanssouci Palace, your guide will not be able to accompany you throughout your time here. They will rendezvous with you at the exit

What’s included?

Travel to and from Potsdam from Zoologischer Garten station
Admission to Sanssouci Palace (with audioguide)
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Cost of hotel pick up/drop off. Your guide will accompany you in a taxi or by public transport
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities (optional)

Things to know

Before you book

This is a walking tour
Cost of hotel pick up/drop off. Your guide will accompany you in a taxi or by public transport

Before you go

Please bring comfortable walking shoes
Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day
In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water

Covid Policy

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

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