Sanssouci Park: A Self-Guide Audio Tour of the Garden's Landmarks

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About this activity

Explore Sanssouci Park, it's gardens and landmarks, at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

Find out why Frederic II, also known as Frederic the Great, loved this place so much that he built himself the intimate Sanssouci Palace, and spent most of his time there
Hear from the producer, Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin
Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English
Written guide: German, English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

Sanssouci Park

Passing by

The beautiful Sanssouci Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of historical palaces, statues and gardens. A visit to the park is an absolute must for any visitor to Potsdam! On this walking tour, I’ll bring its stories, landmarks and even its legends to life
Stop 2

Passing by

You'll stroll from the Obelisk, near the Great Fountain, and past numerous monuments to the Church of Peace, where many of the Hohenzollern Kings are buried.
Neptune Grotto

Passing by

You'll see Neptune Grotto, a monument filled with thousands of crystals and shells.
Stop 4

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Take multiple photos of the Great Fountain while you learn about it.
Sanssouci Palace

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You’ll find out why Frederic II, also known as Frederic the Great, loved this place so much that he built himself the intimate Sanssouci Palace, and spent most of his time there.
Stop 6

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See the Grave of Frederick the Great, and find out why there are potatoes on his grave
Stop 7

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See undecipherable hieroglyphics and fake ruins from Sanssouci’s Courtyard Castle
Stop 8

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Visit the Historic Mill of Sanssouci, a working mill with a beautiful view
Stop 9

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Take in Orangery Palace, that was built for Frederic William IV who loved Sanssouci Park almost as much as his grand-uncle
Stop 10

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Marvel at over 130,000 plants and flowers including fig trees, a vineyard, and the last tree from the Royal Nursery
Stop 11

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Gaze upon the Chinese House in Sanssouci Park where you’ll hear why the statues surrounding the teahouse don’t look Chinese
Stop 12

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Pass by the statue, Die Statue der Flora, and learn about it while you walk
Stop 13

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By the end of this tour at the Church of Peace, you'll understand why the former king loved this place so much

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends just outside the Church of Peace.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.