Potsdam - Small group - Sanssouci Palace & the Gardens of Kings
Overview
Join us on a memorable four-hour walking tour of Potsdam, where royal splendour, fascinating history, and beautiful landscapes come together. Located just outside Berlin, this elegant city is filled with palaces, landscaped gardens, and charming streets, perfect for a relaxed, stress-free stroll at your own pace.
Led by an expert local guide, this easy-paced experience offers unique perspectives on Potsdam’s rich history and cultural heritage. Begin at the Alte Markt before wandering through the charming Dutch Quarter, famous for its distinctive red-brick houses, elegant architecture, and lively atmosphere.
Stroll to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace and its terraced gardens, where you’ll hear fascinating stories of Frederick the Great and how he earned the nickname “The Potato King.”
The tour concludes in Potsdam around 2pm, giving you the option to continue exploring at your leisure or return to Berlin with your guide — a perfect combination of history, beauty, and amazing views.
What's Included
- Potsdam is a photographer's paradise! Stunning palaces, charming streets, take plenty of photos.
- Local Expert Guide
- Tour does not include entrance to the palaces, this is a 'street level' tour.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation ABC day pass required
Meeting Location
Reichstagufer 17
10117 Berlin, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Luisenplatz
14471 Potsdam, Germany
You can choose to conclude your tour in Potsdam and continue your exploration at your own pace, or you can opt to return to Berlin with your guide by train.
What To Expect
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Altes Rathaus
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sanssouci Palace
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Potsdam Friedenskirche
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sanssouci Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museum Barberini
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Luisenplatz
7 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Potsdamer Stadtschloss
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- IMPORTANT; Please be at meeting point 15 minutes before tour begins
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Potsdam is a photographer's paradise! Stunning palaces, charming streets, take plenty of photos.
- Local Expert Guide.
- Tour does not include entrance to the palaces, this is a 'street level' tour.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation ABC day pass required.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Potsdam - Small group - Sanssouci Palace & the Gardens of Kings is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Potsdam – Small group – Sanssouci Palace & the Gardens of Kings will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Potsdam is a photographer's paradise! Stunning palaces, charming streets, take plenty of photos.
- Local Expert Guide
- Tour does not include entrance to the palaces, this is a 'street level' tour.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation ABC day pass required
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- IMPORTANT; Please be at meeting point 15 minutes before tour begins
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
