Discover Potsdam

Day trip to the beautiful city of parks, palaces, and Prussians

Cross the infamous “Bridge of Spies” and enter a beautiful city with a dark past

 

Discover Germany’s largest collection of UNESCO World Heritage sites, cross the Bridge of Spies, and walk in the footsteps of Frederick the Great on this group walking tour starting in Berlin. Meet your expert guide in the centre of Berlin and make the short train journey to the grand city of Potsdam.

Potsdam is the jewel in Germany’s crown. Immerse yourself in a world built by and for the Prussian Kings. Marvel at the stunning Sans Souci Palace, stroll through the New Garden, and stop off in the charming town centre for a traditional German pastime; coffee and cake.

 
 
Jesus Statue Friedenskirche Potsdam

Kyle was amazing tour guide, she has a lot of knowlegde, very helpful, funny, and friendly. We had an amazing experience with her as our guide, thoroughly enjoyed it, 5 stars!



★★★★★

Ana Martinez, Tripadvisor 2019

 
 

See where the infamous “Potsdam Conference” was held between Churchill, Stalin, and Truman at the end of WWII, where the future of Germany, Europe, and the world was decided.

Explore the fairytale landscape of Potsdam with your guide, and return to Berlin together on the train at the end of the day. Every little detail is taken care of, so you can relax and enjoy a fascinating day.

 

Book a public tour

 

Please note that the public Discover Potsdam starts from our meeting point in Berlin

Did you know that the Potsdam Conference of 1945 was held in the Cecilienhof Palace?

See all these famous sights

  • Sans Souci park & gardens

  • The Bridge of Spies

  • The New Garden

  • Marble Palace

  • The “Green House”

  • Germany’s largest collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  • The Russian Colony

  • The story of the Potsdam Conference

  • Potsdam Stasi Prison

  • The Friedenskirche Church

  • The charming town centre

  • The Nauener Tor

  • Cecilienhof Palace

  • Church of St. Peter and Paul

  • The Dutch Quarter

  • The Brandenburg Gate (Yes, Potsdam has it’s own Brandenburg Gate!)

… and much more!

Book a private tour

 

Get the most out of your trip with a private Discover Potsdam tour

  • Book a private driver and vehicle

  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel

  • See what you want, when you want

 

Good to know

  • 6 hours including travel

  • Explore UNESCO World Heritage Parks and Palaces

  • Includes a break in the charming town centre

  • ABC All-Day Transit Pass suggested*

  • Tour runs in all weather

  • Return to Berlin with your guide

  • No minimum participant number!

*Train passes available at the beginning of the tour

 
Tour guide Potsdam walking tour

What travellers are saying about Discover Potsdam

Original Berlin Walks has been running tours since 1993. Since then we’ve shown thousands of people around Berlin and Potsdam. Check out reviews here.

 

“Matti was a tremendous guide! His background is History and boy is he well versed in it. This was my Second Tour with Original Berlin Walks and it won’t be my last.”

★★★★★

William P
Tripadvisor, 2020


“The tour was so nice! And the guide (Sebastian B) is awesome.
It was educating and at the same time fun and not too heavy.”

★★★★★

Daniela
Tripadvisor, 2019


This 6-hour tour of Potsdam was well organized informative and well-paced. Our guide Sam Z was superb. Great value and highly recommended.

★★★★★

carol r
Tripadvisor, 2019


“This tour of Potsdam was the 'icing on the cake' of our visit to Berlin. Our guide Sam, English but living in Berlin for many years, covered a range of topics from the Cold War, World War II and the Prussian Royal Family including Frederick the Great. He shared his knowledge in an easy manner that made it both enjoyable and informative.”

★★★★★

FlydeRover
Tripadvisor, 2019


“A very enjoyable day spent visiting Potsdam, a charming town with so much history to discover. Our guide Gregor was knowledgeable and charming.”

★★★★★

Paul C
Tripadvisor, 2020


“The Discover Potsdam tour really was a fantastic experience and I would 100% recommend it. Our Tour Guide was Rob McCracken and he could not have been more knowledgeable or sensitive to our group needs. Rob is a history graduate and has immense depth of knowledge, I felt we only tapped the surface of the information he was able to provide. Rob navigated us to Potsdam via train & bus, saving us vast amounts of time researching the local transport routes. He took the trouble to find out about each member of the group and made sure everyone was present and okay at each stage…

…Time well spent, you will enjoy this well timed tour of beautiful Potsdam. Thank you Rob for enhancing our trip to Berlin and making it so memorable.

★★★★★

Jordan H
Tripadvisor, 2019


Meeting Point

The public Discover Potsdam walking tour begins outside of Starbucks at Hackescher Markt in Berlin

Address: Neue Promenade 3, 10178 Berlin

Google Maps link: Click Here

Please note that with private tours you choose where to meet your guide