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Trip to Potsdam
Great guide who lead us to Potsdam, explained what we saw and was very lively and fun. Did need a break for a quick lunch.
City Explorer: Potsdam Private Day Trip
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $245 / person
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 12 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Withlocals
- Meeting point
- Alexanderplatz Bahnhof, in front of the DB ticket office
Description
Cities are like snowflakes: every one of them is unique, even if they are from the same country. If you are in Berlin and want to discover other cities nearby, the locals recommend going to Potsdam! In just one day, you’ll visit Potsdam where you can check out its renowned highlights such as Sanssouci Palace, Alter Markt, and Neues Palais from a local perspective. Thanks to your local guide, you’ll get a better understanding of the history, culture, and traditions of Potsdam. Give yourself the gift of seeing more of Germany and its cultural gems that have plenty of stories to tell. Withlocals Neighboring City Private Day Trip™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult
- $245
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $461.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sanssouci is a historical building in Potsdam. Built by Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, as his summer palace, it is often counted among the German rivals of Versailles.
The Old Market Square is a centrally located square in downtown Potsdam which forms the historical centre of the city.
Neues Palais
The New Palace is a palace situated on the western side of the Sanssouci park in Potsdam, Germany. The building was begun in 1763, after the end of the Seven Years' War, under King Friedrich II and was completed in 1769. It is considered to be the last great Prussian Baroque palace.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Tourist Information Am Luisenplatz
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
What's included
Included
Public Transport Costs
Private guide
This tour is carbon neutral
Not included
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up & drop off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
12 reviews
How it compares in Berlin
- Starting price $245 is 26% above the typical $194 for tours of similar length in Berlin
Excurgo comparison of 951 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does City Explorer: Potsdam Private Day Trip take?
City Explorer: Potsdam Private Day Trip lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does City Explorer: Potsdam Private Day Trip cost?
Prices start at $245 per person for this Berlin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $461. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does City Explorer: Potsdam Private Day Trip run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Can I cancel City Explorer: Potsdam Private Day Trip for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Alexanderplatz Bahnhof, in front of the DB ticket office. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is City Explorer: Potsdam Private Day Trip offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is City Explorer: Potsdam Private Day Trip worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Withlocals.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Martin was AMAZING!
Martin was exceptional - the very BEST guide on our trip. He not only knows the history and the most memorable sights but also has a local's insight into the culture of the area. He answered every one of our questions with interesting and useful information. His passion for Potsdam got us excited to come back again. For example, he not only showed us the Bridge of Spies but also the path of the wall nearby which was impacted by the waterline and affected the property rights of the people after reunification. A bonus was that he brought his friendly dog who will steal your heart. Martin was very open about the challenges facing Germany while maintaining his optimism for the future. Another example of his knowledge was that he explained that the small potatoes left on the grave of Frederick the Great was a reference to the King's concern for the common man which he alleviated by increasing the supply of potatoes which are nutritionally dense and complete. All these observations, his choice of sights and observations provided us a Master Class in understanding and appreciating Potsdam. Amazing Guide!!
H
Great tour to Potsdam, highly recommend!!
Our tour guide Martin was fantastic- he was very knowledgeable and super friendly!! He customized the tour to our needs and preferences and did not try to pack too many places in the time we had. It was a very leisurely tour and informative at the same time. Highly recommend both this tour and Martin and the guide!!
1
Meeting with Frederick the Great
Seth was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed his knowledge, courtesy, efficiency and sense of humor. Thank you very much!
G
A very good guide
Betty did a very good job of getting us to various points in Potsdam. Her knowledge of the area was very good and her history again very good. There was a lot of walking on the tour and so that surprised me as I knew there was some walking but not to the amount we did. That is not Betty’s fault however since I am mobility challenged it was a bother for me. Again this is not Betty… but for the cost of the day per person we have had a private driver in other cities who took us to all points by car
J
San Souci palace was the...
San Souci palace was the highlight. However unfortunately we got a late start as we missed the direct train because our guide had to purchase tickets resulting in poor time slots for the 2 palaces. This delayed us by over an hours overall and thus missed other items on our itinerary.
Operator response
Hi there, at Withlocals we want our guests to have the best experience of their trip so we are very disappointed to find out about your negative tour experience. As we cannot directly get in touch with you from here, please email us at info@withlocals.com and we will make sure to follow up on this issue. We are looking forward to your email. Thank you and please accept our apology on behalf of Withlocals. Have a great day, Withlocals
A
This was an excellent...
This was an excellent adventure to Postdam. Our tour guide, Miha, was very helpful and informative. He was also flexible and customized our tour based on what we wanted to see. Would definitely recommend.
J
Great guide. Excellent experience
Excellent guide. Went abole and beyond to help us. Extremely knowledgeable and efficient. I never make recomendations but in this case if you have the chance book your tour with the guide Miha
7
Great Potsdam Experience!
Michele is a fantastic tour guide! She is very knowledgeable about Potsdam and was very flexible to our needs so the tour was tailored for us. We laughed and learned and had a great day visiting this beautiful and unique city with Michele.
2 people found this helpful
M
Irreverent and fun!
We spent four plus hours with Betty, who was irreverent AND very knowledgeable - quite fun! A good overview of the role of Frederick the Great in German history.
2 people found this helpful
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