Potsdam, City Of Emperors Walking Tour - Berlin
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- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 6 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10:00 AM
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Departure Details :
Berlin Free Walking Tour, Departure Point, Unter den Linden 80, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Return Details :
Berlin Central Station, Hauptbahnhof, Europaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
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 Potsdams generations of royalty, survival through two World Wars and its role in the espionage of the Cold War. Highlights includeSanssouci palace and park, Frederick the Great, Cecilienhof and the 1945 Potsdam Conference, the Bridge of Spies. Throughout the tour, you will learn about the citys long history, and faithful restoration. Your tour will last approximately 6 hours, including travel time.
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Stop At: Brandenburg gate
Meet your guide at the iconic Brandenburg gate, from where you'll take a train to Potsdam (around 45 mins away from Berlin-germany">Berlin).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Der Obelisk auf dem Alten Markt, Potsdam, Brandenburg
Once you arrive to Potsdam, stroll to the Old Market Square - the historical centre of the city. See the St/ Nicholas Church, the Old City Hall and the Gate of Fortune, while you learn about the square's destruction in WWII and later reconstruction.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Brandenburg gate
Stop by Potsdams Brandenburg gate, where your tour guide will tell the stories of Potsdams 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Babelsberg Palace
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Schloss cecilienhof, Potsdam, Brandenburg
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bassinplatz
Take a short bus ride to Potsdam town centre and explore Germany's largest Unesco World Heritage side.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam, Brandenburg
The tour ends at Potsdams 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Itinerary:
This 6-hour walking tour covers:- The Bridge of Spies
- Schloss Sanssouci - Germany’s Versailles
- The Potsdam Conference and Schloss Cecilienhof
- Neuer Garten
- Potsdam Centre: Brandenburger Straße and the Soldier King
- The Dutch Quarter
- Potsdam’s Brandenburger Tor
- Church of Peace
- Details about leader Frederick the Great
Inclusions
Local guide
Break for lunch
Exclusions
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)
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
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
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wear comfortable shoes tour covers 5-6km of walking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Traveler Reviews
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It was a very interesting tour. We learned more about the history and important people in history. We enjoyed the scenery and the walks to the different sites, palaces, church and gardens. Rodrigo, our tour guide was very enthusiastic in sharing and imparting his knowledge in history. Great view and interesting sites.
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Great tour guide and great experience - but you need to be fit!
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It was a small group with only myself and one other traveller in attendance. Susan was an excellent tour guide. She guided us with a wealth of knowledge and insights. Her personality made the history feel close and accessible. By the end of the tour it felt like I'd spent the day with good friends. Everything I learned about Potsdam and the Prussians felt exciting and intriguing. This was everything I wanted in a walking tour.
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Very informative tour with some fantastic aspects. Shame the statues are covered over in San Soucci in the winter but a great day nonetheless. Alice was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to ensure everyone was well looked after.
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This tour is supposed to be a small group walking tour but we had 26 people in the group. It was hard to keep up and listened to the tour guide. Also this tour described going into the Potsdam Palace and tour guide would help us get tickets. It turned out the tour ended outside there. Disappointing!
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Rochelle was superb! We covered a lot of ground, both on our walk and in the information she provided. Fantastic tour and excellent guide!
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We saw all the palaces of the Prussian emperors, the Bridge of Spies and where the Potsdam conference was held at the end of WW2 with a great tour guide.
