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Potsdam, City of Emperors Walking Tour
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5 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
Explore the stunning city of Potsdam on this half-day walking tour from Berlin. With your guide, you will take a train ride to the city of German Kaisers. Discover the stories of Potsdam’s generations of royalty, survival through two World Wars and its role in the espionage of the Cold War. Throughout the tour, you will learn about the city’s long history, and faithful restoration. Your tour will last approximately 5.5 hours, including travel time.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Break for lunch
- Transportation to/from Potsdam - an ABC travel ticket (single trip ABC €3.40) should be purchased before joining the tour
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (Sanssoucie Castle €12)
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Meet your guide in front of the Starbucks near the Zoologischer Garten station at Joachimsthaler Str. 1-4, 10623 Berlin.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Glienicke Bridge
Once you arrive to Potsdam, stroll to the Glienicke Bridge to discover the intrigue of the infamous Bridge of Spies.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Bassinplatz
Take a short bus ride to Potsdam town centre and explore Germany's largest Unesco World Heritage site.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Babelsberg Castle
Take a tram to the Babelsberg Palace, a formal royal residence and now home to the Babelsbers film studios. Learn why Potsdam was the city of the German Kaisers, having housed their infamous army as well as being home to their most famous palaces.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Schloss Cecilienhof
See the beautiful Neuer Garten (New Garden) and find yourself at the beautiful Cecilienhof Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Your guide will tell you how the German Crown Prince lived there before the royal family abdicated at the end of WWII.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor)
Stop by Potsdam’s Brandenburg Gate, where your tour guide will tell the stories of Potsdam’s dramatic growth, thanks to the efforts of four generations of exceptional kings, through to the two World Wars that sealed the fate of Europe and the world in 1945.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sanssouci Palace
The tour ends at Potsdam’s famous Sanssouci Palace, the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Take in the amazing views of the palace, while you learn about its history and architecture. After your tour finishes, you can stay and explore Potsdam further on your own, or return with your guide on the train to central Berlin.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under the age of 13 may join free
- You can stay and explore Potsdam further on your own, or return with your guide on the train to central Berlin
- Please note that Sanssouci Castle is closed on Mondays
- This tour requires a train journey – an ABC travel ticket must be purchased before joining the tour
- The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 6 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
- Wear comfortable shoes – tour covers 5-6km of walking
Operated by SANDEMANs Tours - Berlin
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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