Potsdam, City of Kings: Private Walking Tour

6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Climb the steps of the tiered vineyard to Frederick the Great's iconic summer palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Walk through Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Potsdam was a city of kings – a German Versaille where the Hohenzollern monarchy of Prussia constructed lavish palaces in which they could spend their summers. It was also the setting for the Potsdam Conference, where geopolitical giants Josef Stalin, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill met in the summer of 1945 to seal the post-war fate of Germany and Europe.

This 6-hour walking tour takes you to the heart of Potsdam's UNESCO-listed palace gardens to experience the pomp and grandeur of Prussia and explore the origins of the Cold War. You professional, local guide will provide an in-depth commentary throughout and lead you through lavish gardens, past myriad architectural gems, over the 'Bridge of Spies', and much more. Please note that his tour does not include inside visits to Potsdam palaces. For palace interiors, we recommend our 8-hour private tour with dedicated time for visits.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Vexperio

What is included

Included

Included: Private local professional tour guide

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees
Not included: Public transportation tickets (approx. 9EUR per person to be paid on the spot)
Not included: Food & drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Sanssouci Palace

20 min Admission not included

Climb through the tiered vineyard up to Frederick the Great's iconic summer palace, and visit the grave of Prussia's most famous monarch to learn how he became a legend. Palace admission will need to be booked prior to your visit – we're happy to help you organize your booking.
Schloss Cecilienhof

15 min Admission not included

Stand where Truman, Churchill and Stalin stood, when they met to shape the fate of post-war Germany and Europe at the Potsdam Conference.
Glienicke Bridge

10 min

Cross the 'Bridge of Spies', from West Berlin into East Germany, where the US and USSR swapped captured agents during the Cold War.
Chinesisches Haus (Chinese House)

10 min Admission not included

See where Frederick the Great would entertain his summer guests when they picnicked in the grounds of the Sanssouci Gardens, and marvel at one of the first and finest examples of 18th century 'chinoiserie' in Germany.
Potsdam Friedenskirche

10 min

Explore the private church of the Prussian monarchy, and descend into the crypts to visit the graves of Frederick William IV and his wife Elizabeth, queen of Prussia and former princess of Bavaria.
Marmorpalais

5 min Admission not included

Gaze out over the Heiligen See (the 'Holy Lake') and take in stunning views of Frederick William II's Marble Palace.
Brandenburger Tor

10 min

Walk beneath the towering arch of Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate – built to celebrate the Prussian triumphs in the three Silesian Wars, and predating Berlin's Brandenburg Gate by roughly 20 years.
Dutch Quarter

5 min

Wander through the close-set streets of picturesque, red-brick houses in the Dutch Quarter and learn how Dutch craftsmen were drawn to Potsdam in the early 18th century to contribute to the expansion of the then garrison town.
Nauen Gate

5 min

Pass beneath another of Potsdam former city gates, built to designs created by Frederick the Great and the first example of British Gothic Revivalist architecture appearing in Germany.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Adina Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Apartments Residenz Prenzelberg
Upper Room Hotel
Hotel Pension Delta
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Grimm's Hotel
Hotel Kastanienhof
Mercure Hotel Berlin Mitte
The Mandala Hotel
martas Hotel Berlin Mitte
Holiday Inn Express Berlin City Centre By IHG
Profit Hotel

and 242 more pickup points

Our tour guide will pick you up at a desired location and time.

Using your ticket

Please note that this tour does not include inside visits to Potsdam palaces. If you wish to visit any palace interiors, we recommend our 8-hour private tour, which includes dedicated time for palace visits. You can find more details and book here:

https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Potsdam-City-of-Kings-Private-Tour-with-a-Vehicle-Palace-Entries-Included/d488-63772P39

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