Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam

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Embark on an unforgettable guided walking tour of Potsdam from Berlin and uncover the most photo-worthy spots along the way. Explore the grounds of Frederick the Great's beloved Sanssouci Palace, fall in love with the quaint Dutch Quarter, and take photos at the historic Alte Markt. Start your journey at the historic Alte Markt, a picturesque square filled with unique architectural gems, each revealing a unique story. Here, take photos with these charming buildings, giving you the perfect backdrop to remember your trip to Potsdam. As you explore, listen to colorful stories of Frederick William I, known as the Soldier King and the Potato King, whose strict militaristic rule defined the era. Learn how Frederick William I’s eccentric personality and admiration of potatoes left an indelible mark on Potsdam’s legacy. Next, wander through the cozy Dutch Quarter, famous for its quaint, red-brick houses and 18th-century charm. Gaze at some of Potsdam’s most beautiful churches, adorned with intricate facades and showcasing Potsdam's unique architectural signature. Arrive at Sanssouci Palace and marvel at its elegant Baroque style and lush gardens that once served as Frederick the Great's private retreat. Take in the grandeur of the Neues Palais (New Palace), an opulent marvel built to display Prussia's wealth and power, featuring stunning rococo interiors and exquisite artwork. Discover the best vantage points to capture these iconic sites in all their splendor, and feel free to explore further at your own pace or opt for a comfortable return transfer to Berlin.

This excursion takes us to the most notable palaces in the region, where we can enjoy the splendid atmosphere of German royalty. Our first stop is the Charlottenburg Palace built in the 17th century as the summer residence for Queen Sofia Charlotte of Prussia. We admire richly decorated rooms in the baroque style filled of luxurious furniture and lavish interiors. The porcelain room is going to leave you amazed! Next we will travel to Potsdam, the old residence of kings and emperors. Our first point is going to be gigantic New Palace - the last great architectural work promoted by the Prussian king Frederick the Great. Built at the end of the War of the Seven Years, was intended to confirm the importance of Prussia as a European power Afterwards we will go to the most splendid thing in Potsdam - the palace summer holiday of King Frederick the Great - Sanssouci. It is there where the "Old Fritz" received the eminent philosophers of the age of enlightenment as. Taking advantage of the beautiful landscapes we will walk through the beautiful gardens and parks to reach the Brandenburg Gate - located in the historic center of Potsdam. From this moment we will take a 1 hour break, where you can go eat, take pictures or visit the picturesque Dutch Quarter. We will go to the last point of the route, the Cecilienhof Palace. it is there where after the Second World War three world powers met to define the destiny of Germany. During the panoramic visit (not interiors) we will discuss the details of the conference of the big three led by Winston Churchill, Harry Truman and Joseph Stalin. Departure to Berlin and we will arrive at the starting point after eight hours touring.

Explore the charming city of Potsdam with its 1,000 years of history on a private guided walking tour. See the old town's sights and walk through the enchanting Sanssouci Palace's manicured gardens. Discover Potsdam's charming old town with the rebuilt City Palace and seat of the Brandenburg State Parliament, the enchanting Dutch Quarter, which will make you feel like you are in the Netherlands, and Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate. Listen to tales from your guide, learning about this small city. Then, stroll through the dreamlike park of Sanssouci Palace — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — with its delicate statues, rows of flowers, and enchanting buildings. Walk through history as you learn how the palace was built as a summer retreat in the 1700s.

Step back in time and join us for an unforgettable journey to the once royal city of Potsdam! Discover the grand palaces and gardens that the Prussian monarchy called home and see where world leaders, Josef Stalin, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill, met to shape the post-war fate of Europe and Germany. You can either opt for an option with a guide and a scenic train ride to Potsdam, or choose an option with a private driver and car in addition to the guide. Get ready for a day full of history, excitement, and adventure! Your knowledgeable local guide will either pick you up in Berlin by train or take you directly to Potsdam with a private driver and car. First stop, the "Bridge of Spies," where the US and Soviet Union exchanged captured agents during the Cold War. Next, marvel at the Marble Palace and the historic Cecilienhof Palace, where the famous Potsdam Conference took place. Stroll through the Nauen Gate, the Dutch Quarter and Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate built to honor Frederick the Great's victories in the Silesian Wars. You won't want to miss the beautiful Sanssouci Gardens, including the Church of Peace, Picture Gallery, and the iconic Sanssouci Palace - the heart of Potsdam. Walk around the palace, learn about Frederick the Great's grave and the historic windmill. Note: Inside tours of palaces or entrance fees are not included. However, if desired, tickets can be purchased and entry inside can be arranged. The tour price does not include the cost of public transportation, which will be required for the option with a guide and train.

Enjoy a private tour to the heart of Potsdam from berlin with a guide. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sanssouci Palace, gardens, Bridge of Spies, and more on a half-day tour. After being picked up from the hotel in Berlin, drive to the border of Wannsee and Potsdam. You will cross the Glienicke Brücke, known as the Bridge of Spies where the US and Soviet Union swapped captured agents during the Cold War. Continue to the New Gardens to see the Marble Palace across the Heiliger See lake and the Cecilienhof Palace, the site of the Potsdam Conference where the Cold War began. Your expert guide will provide an in-depth commentary throughout the tour. From Cecilienhof, you will move to Potsdam’s downtown. Enter the historical center of Potsdam through the gothic-revivalist Nauen Gate, proceeding on foot through the picturesque Dutch Quarter to Potsdam’s Brandenburg Gate. Next, step into the famous Sanssouci Gardens, the monumental Neue Palais, and then to the Sanssouci Palace, the iconic summer residence of Frederick the Great. Delve deeper into the gardens on foot, visiting the Chinese House, the Roman Baths, and the Orangerie. There will be several short breaks during the tour for refreshments. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to Berlin, accompanied by your guide.

Our experienced, local guide will take you to Sachsenhausen concentration camp, where you will learn about the atrocities of the Nazi regime, before driving you to Potsdam, the city of Kings, where you can see the lavish palaces of the Hohenzollern monarchy and the site of the Potsdam conference. You will be picked up from your hotel, or a pre-arranged meeting point in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide will share with you the history of Sachsenhausen, before walking you through the site. In the afternoon, you will be transported to Potsdam, where you will drive across the ‘bridge of spies’ to explore the beautiful New Gardens and Marble Palace, the Cecilienhof Palace and the heart and soul of Potsdam – the Sanssouci Palace. At the end of the tour, your driver and guide will accompany you back to Berlin and drop you off at your hotel or a pre-arranged drop-off point.

After picking you up from your hotel, we drive over the highway to the city of Potsdam (East Germany). We park next to the old windmill. From there we have a first view over the park of Sanssouci. We head over to the little palace itself (timeslot, tickets included if you have chosen this option). You will see there the palace of King Frederic II, the Great, on the vineyard. It has only 8 rooms, but very well crafted in the Rococo style. One half was used by himself, library, bed room, music room, audience room. The others were used by his (only male) guests. The most famous among them was Voltaire. They discussed, had dinner or played music together in the beautiful oval hall with columns made by Caracas marble. The whole interior is saved from the time of construction 1745-47. During main season (1st April to 30th Sept) you can see the the kitchen (original interieur 19th century) and the picture gallery, with the original collection of Frederic II, including Incredulous Thomas from Caravaggio. From there we have a beautiful walk over the garden terrace of the palace, seeing the grave of Frederic and his dogs. We walk down the vineyard, towards the huge fountain. From there we take a scenic way through the landscape shaped garden with meadows, small bridges, a Chinese House (can be visited) and more figures and temples, preciously arranged. And always a view through the trees and bushes towards another palace, obelisque, the windmill or some grottos and scultpures. Mostly we finish this little walk by the stairs towards the marvellous "palace of plants" from the 19th century, the Orangerie palace. We stroll through its gardens, fountains, bushes and roses, totally in Italian architecture, built by the last Prussian King, Frederic William IV. Partly still refurbished, but with a beautiful panorama view over the Sanssouci park, including the New Palace. From there it's only a little walk back to our car. We take our car and have a route through (!) the garden, passing the Orangerie Palace and head over to the huge New Palace. It was as well built from Frederic II after the 7-years-war in a record time of 7 years only. To brag about his victory, as he confessed - and to store there his family, when he was visited. Because he preferred to live only with his friends in the vineyard palace. And left his wife in another palace in the North of Berlin. We could visit this palace with 400-600 rooms (depending if you count servant's rooms), but most guests decide to have a view on the beautiful baroque city centre of Potsdam. Unlike Berlin, it's almost preserved from the war, but the city palace was recently reconstruced. We finish our tour with our route back to Berlin, passing the Cecilie's Palace (Potsdam conferenc was here in 1945, can be visited), the spy bridge (Glienicker Brücke) with view on the palaces of Babelsberg and Glienicke. And turn back via Federal Street No. 1, we old Reichsstr. 1 of the German Empire, back to your accommodation.

Among woods, parks and lakes, surrounded by legends and crowded with Royal Palaces, at the gates of Berlin, discover one of the most picturesque cities of Germany: Potsdam. See the ancient Prussian splendor and find clear signs left by the socialists of the GDR and the current search for a historical image. Also, get to know "Frederick the Great", the philosopher king who lived in the middle of the 1700s. Walk through Sanssouci Park, also known as "the German Versailles". Next, cross the lesser known but older Brandenburg Gate to get to the Dutch Quarter. Finally, see another beautiful park: the Neuer Garten of the Castle of Cecilienhof, where the famous Conference of the victors of the Second War was held in 1945. End your tour at the the Bridge of Spies, a place that served as an exchange point for secret agents during the cold war.

Experience Potsdam through the lens of a local, capturing both the iconic views and the photogenic charm of hidden corners. Navigate from the iconic Sanssouci Palace capturing its elegant rococo architecture and gardens to the emblematic Dutch Quarter renowned for its picturesque brick houses and charm. Uncover their unique roles in the daily life of locals, from being a beloved meeting point to a scene straight out of a postcard. Experience Potsdam intimately, as your Local reveals the stories behind famed postcard scenes, blending photogenic imagery with personal anecdotes. This experience offers a distinctive view of Potsdam, combining picturesque highlights with authentic cultural insights, making it a can't-miss experience for any visitor.