From Berlin to Potsdam's Palaces: A Historical Walking Tour
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From Berlin to Potsdam's Palaces: A Historical Walking Tour
By Insider Tour
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Swap the hustle and bustle of Berlin for a visit to picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site of Potsdam. Save hours of research time, and benefit from a guide’s insider knowledge on the city’s best sights. Pass by historic palaces such as Schloss Cecilienhof, visit the Church of Peace (Potsdam Friedenskirche), go to the “Bridge of Spies” (Glienicke Bridge), and see beautiful nature spots, such as Neuen Garten.
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£25.73
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Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Visit a place that’s known for its incredible palaces and castles—Potsdam
- Don’t worry about long distance journeys—Potsdam is just outside of Berlin
- No need to study a map—a guide leads the way and takes care of navigating
- Lots of great photo opportunities, including Babelsberg Castle
- Local Expert Guide
What's not included- Tour does not include entrance to the palaces, this is a 'street level' tour.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions, approx. 7€ per person for an ABC day pass
- Entry/Admission - Altes Rathaus
- Entry/Admission - Schloss Cecilienhof
- Entry/Admission - Sanssouci Palace
- Start:
- Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, GermanyMeet outside Friedrichstr. train station, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5560P19- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour requires an ABC Zone train ticket
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5560P19
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Itinerary
- Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, GermanyMeet outside Friedrichstr. train station, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears)
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- 3Pass byPotsdam Paradise Garden
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- 5Pass byBabelsberg Castle
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- anitam1180 contributionsGreat tourThis was an interesting overview of the Cold war period in Berlin. Ru took us on a great tour showing all the historical sites.i would highly recommend.Written 7 September 2024
- andrewoW6937BP0 contributionsBerlin Third Reich tourTwo hours packed with historical facts about the Third Reich and Cold War, told with compassion and enthusiasm by our guide Paul. I would highly recommend this tour! Thank you Paul.Written 6 September 2024
- leebla0 contributionsWell worth the time!Entertaining and informative history walk. Paul was excellent. Highly recommend this history tour. Paul knows his stuff and provides an interesting Cold War perspective.Written 6 September 2024
- brooker4240 contributionsThe best history lesson!This walking tour was great! Artie our tour guide was brilliant! So informative and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this one.Written 5 September 2024
- B6150JIroberts0 contributionsVery DisappointingWe were unable to make the tour due to a health issue . We advised the tour operator. We requested a refund and only offered 10% - $9.46 of the tour cost $94,60 Very very disappointed. Beware. Suggest alternatives.Written 5 September 2024
- 372stephanied0 contributionsBest tour in Berlin!This was such an amazing tour. So horrifying, so interesting and just a great experience learning the history of WWll. You learn about the concentration camp but also about the wider timeline of the war and little extra facts along the way. Very informative.Written 5 September 2024
- josephcV5902IP0 contributionsExcellent history lessonOur tour guide Paul was great, very enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot on the tour and would recommend to anyone interested in the topic.Written 4 September 2024
- M6966BTnicholasc0 contributionsGreat Third Reich tourFantastic experience! Jimmy was very knowledgeable answered all questions and was very easy to understand. I could tell he really had a passion for guiding and it wasn’t just a job for him. Would definitely go again.Written 3 September 2024
- iwficon0 contributionsGreat way to visitYou could easily arrange your own visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp but I found this was a great way to do the trip that took away any need to work out routes etc. Tour guide Paul gave a very friendly welcome and was knowledgeable and passionate about it the history. The bus that took us there was comfortable on a very hot day. Paul gave us a potted history of what led to the Nazi party gaining control of Germany and what part thr concentration camps played as well we're driven there. This was carried over to the visit itself. Lots of information but also time for personal reflection. You cannot see all there is to see in the two hours you are there. It flies by. But you get a true feeling for the place and what happened there.Written 2 September 2024
- iwficon0 contributionsGreat overviewFor a first time visitor to Berlin I thought this was a great way to see some of the more interesting historical sites without having to wander around with your phone in hand following a map. Easy to spot the meeting point and got a friendly welcome. Rohan, the guide, was very informative and obviously passionate about what he does. It's very much a whistle stop tour but ideal for getting your bearings and hearing interesting things about the site. Suitable for most types, it's two hours without rest so make sure to take a bottle of water on a hot day.Written 2 September 2024
- S6466YSrichardf0 contributionsExcellent tourJasper was an excellent tour guide. He was very informative and made the tour interesting. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Berlin.Written 2 September 2024
- denisew5010 contributionsGreat walking tourExcellent and very informative We had a great guide Will who was very knowledgable Really enjoyed it and learned lots of thingsWritten 2 September 2024
- robertrN8948YR0 contributionsAwesome tourWill was an awesome guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter and he kept the tour interesting. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is curious about the third Reich or the cold war.Written 2 September 2024
- 923janinee0 contributionsExceptional start to BerlinBrilliant tour. Our guide, Jorgen, was exceptional making the whole experience memorable and enjoyable. We left the tour with our head buzzing with much to think about!Written 1 September 2024
- 169glennf0 contributionsTake a walking tour of Berlin with the best in the business.The highlight of the tour was our Australian guide -Paul. His extensive knowledge of the history and culture of Germany and more specifically, Berlin was fantastic. He crafted the tour to suit the knowledge and understanding of his clients. He was entertaining, thoughtful to his clients and extremely knowledgeable.Written 1 September 2024
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Bill H
6 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
This is probably a fantastic tour for younger people, but for seniors like me (I’m 76 and in good health) it was too strenuous. The actual tour takes about five hours, with moderate walking for maybe three and a half to four hours of that.
Our guide, Tobi, was knowledgeable, patient and enthusiastic, though having grown up in the former East Germany he repeated and over-emphasized life before and after reunification, in my opinion.
He also, however, spoke at length about the palaces and castles of Potsdam, as well as the history of the city itself. His heart is in his work, and it shows.
Our guide, Tobi, was knowledgeable, patient and enthusiastic, though having grown up in the former East Germany he repeated and over-emphasized life before and after reunification, in my opinion.
He also, however, spoke at length about the palaces and castles of Potsdam, as well as the history of the city itself. His heart is in his work, and it shows.
Written 19 May 2022
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Dear Bill H,
Thank you for your review. Yes, this is a longer 6 hr tour which necessitates quiet a bit of walking. We are always trying to hit that sweet spot between showing our quests as much as possible and not exhausting them! We hope that when you think back on this tour you will recall the outstanding beauty and wonderfully interesting history of Potsdam more than anything else.
Kind regards,
Gerard
Written 22 May 2022
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SS
Brooklyn, NY5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Terrible does not even begin to describe it. Our guide, Tobi, simply left us in the middle of the park in Potsdam outside Cecilienhof Palace while we (me and an 11 year old child) were in the bathroom (it was a scheduled bio break stop). He and the group were standing outside when we went in. They were nowhere to be found once we came outside. I had very bad Wifi connection, so finding our way back was quite a challenge… particularly with a kid, who was quite scared. Moreover, based on the itinerary for the tour on https://insidertour.com/tours/potsdam/, our guide skipped points 2,3,4 and 5 of the tour… we were left behind at #6.
When we eventually made it back to Berlin, I sent an e-mail message to management@insidertour.com describing my experience and at the very least asking for a refund. Alas, I have never heard back!
When we eventually made it back to Berlin, I sent an e-mail message to management@insidertour.com describing my experience and at the very least asking for a refund. Alas, I have never heard back!
Written 30 August 2024
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Dear SS1324567,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we sincerely apologise for the distressing situation you encountered during your tour with us in Potsdam. Your feedback is taken very seriously, and I regret that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion.
Firstly, I am deeply sorry that you were left behind during the scheduled break. This is completely unacceptable, especially considering that you were traveling with a young child. Our guides are trained to ensure that all guests are accounted for before moving on, and it’s clear that we fell short of this standard. Please rest assured that we will be addressing this with our guides and reviewing our procedures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
I also apologise for the lack of response to your email. This is not reflective of the service we strive to provide. I will investigate why your message was not answered and ensure that this is rectified immediately.
Again, I am truly sorry for the experience you had, and I hope we have the opportunity to make it right.
All the very best,
Insider Tour
Written 1 September 2024
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Kelly F
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Couples
Maria was our guide for this tour and she was very sweet, upbeat and entertaining. She was knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and worthwhile. As others have said, this tour is fast paced and is a lot of walking. Our group was 22 persons and the downside is the group would spread apart and slow the tour down at times. Maria always patiently waited for everyone to arrive before beginning her talks. We stayed in Potsdam and took the tour of the Palace. We had reservations at 3:45 and just arrived in time. I recommend this and wished we had time left in our day for the new Palace. All the walking ate up a lot of time.
Written 23 July 2023
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Dear F6253FG,
Thank you very much for this very good review of our Potsdam tour with top tour guide Maria. Great to hear that you made your palace tour on time, as planed. Thank you for touring with us.
Kind regards,
Gerard
Written 25 July 2023
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Chad H
4 contributions
Jul 2023
Tobi did a great job of informing our group and keeping us on track. I highly recommend this tour if you have tine for a short day trip outside of Berlin. One point to note - there is quite a bit of walking, so this tour is not appropriate for people with mobility isses.
Written 4 July 2023
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Dear M93UZcha,
Thank you for this excellent review of our Potsdam tour with top tour guide, Tobi. This is a wonderful time to visit Potsdam, when its gardens are all in bloom. Yes, there is a lot of walking. That is a good tip for participants. Thank you for touring with us.
Kind regards,
Gerard
Written 5 July 2023
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LIsa292
Southampton, UK7 contributions
Jul 2022
We were initially disappointed by the fact that Holger could not do our guide on the day. I only booked the tour because Holger's reviews were good. Holger sent a guy called Andreas to guide us instead.I believed that Andreas studied History in University that he was knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about the town and what he does. My husband who loves history enjoyed his guide.
Written 8 October 2022
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Amanda P
8 contributions
Apr 2023
The guide (Josh) was very friendly and well organised so the tour went seamlessly using various types of public transport. He was extremely knowledgeable and kept us entertained with information and stories from the past and was happy to answer any questions. Potsdam itself is beautiful with palaces, lakes and gardens - definitely worth a visit.
Written 4 April 2023
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Dear amandap,
Thank you very much for this great review of our Potsdam tour with Josh. It is a most beautiful place in Spring when the fresh shoots and cherry blossoms are out!
We really appreciate you recommending us to others.
All the verry best,
Gerard
Written 5 April 2023
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Alice A
Boston, MA100 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Walking tour is the best way to see Potsdam. So much history, starting with the Bridge of Spies, so picturesque with the Dutch quarter downtown. Maria was very knowledgeable. Rating is 4 instead of 5 because we didn't realize how much public transport there would be - besides the train to Potsdam, there were 3 different busses to get around Potsdam. A bit of rushing because the busses don't run often. Glad we went!
Written 11 October 2023
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Dear Alice,
We're overjoyed by your positive feedback! It's our mission to provide top-notch walking tours, and your review reaffirms that commitment. Thank you for choosing us, and we can't wait to exceed your expectations again in the future!
All the best.
MIguel
Written 12 October 2023
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Marjorie L
30 contributions
We were a small group of around 7 on a Sunday morning, so it was perfect for traveling together on the train/bus to get to Potsdam. Our guide was Jim, and he was awesome! He has a degree in history so his interest and enthusiasm really shone through all of his explanations and descriptions. Potsdam is beautiful, and the tour ended on the incredible grounds of Sansoucci. I don’t know the usual tip, but we gave Jim €20 for our gratitude. Afterwards, we stayed in Potsdam and walked around a bit more, enjoying wine and charcuterie in a square overlooking the Brandenburg Gate of Potsdam. Highly recommend this tour—no thinking involved, as Jim takes care of that 😉. One more thing…some reviews on this tour mentioned that it was too much walking. We are a 61-yr-old couple in good shape and did not mind it at all (actually appreciated the exercise). Just be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Written 6 September 2022
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Dear Curiousit...
Thank you for your kind review. Jim is indeed an excellent guide. He guides many themed tours in and around Berlin, but Potsdam is his favourite, and it shows!
Kind regards,
Gerard
Written 16 September 2022
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Rhonda P
4 contributions
Our tour of Potsdam was one of the highlights of our stay in Berlin. Maria, our guide, was able to bring the rich history of the area to life with her interesting and entertaining stories. We had an absolutely wonderful day and would highly recommend.
Written 25 June 2024
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Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that your tour of Potsdam with Insider Tour was one of the highlights of your stay in Berlin. Maria is a fantastic guide, and we're delighted that she could bring the rich history of the area to life with her interesting and entertaining stories. We're so pleased you had an absolutely wonderful day and would highly recommend our tour.
All the best,
Miguel
Written 26 June 2024
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Danielle Souza
Boa Vista, RR140 contributions
Josh took us to Potsdam by train and then by bus. He not only shared histórica information. One could see he really enjoys that city. Buy the ABC Train ticket before joining the Groupon and have a face mask with you. It's still mandatory to wear it in German public transport.
The meeting point is right at the entrance to Friedrichstr. Station. Google maps took me to the wrong spot and I almost lost the tour.
The meeting point is right at the entrance to Friedrichstr. Station. Google maps took me to the wrong spot and I almost lost the tour.
Written 22 September 2022
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Where can my family plan to have lunch on this tour? Where/when do breaks occur?
Written 25 May 2023
When we went there was a half an hour stop and places to eat along the Main Street of Potsdam, but it is a small place.
Written 26 May 2023
Is there a place to meet you in Potsdam? I am staying here.
Written 16 August 2022
Looking into this tour but I'm not traveling till May 2023 between the 21st and he 23rd and there are no available dates are they sold out, or just not posted yet.
Thank you
Written 4 July 2022
On my tour we did not enter the Palaces but I think that there is public access. I'm sure that time was a factor on my visit.
Written 8 October 2019
I see very positive feedback on this tour and i'm so interested in purchasing it but really confused as ii is not clear if we gonna meet in Berlin then ride the train or bus to Potsdam? or gonna meet in Potsdam ?
Written 1 July 2019
It is a very interesting tour, highly recommended. The tour group meets at Zoological Gardens and takes a 30 minute train ride to Potsdam. From the Potsdam station we used local the Potsdam bus service to get to the Neues Palace and the same again to Sansoucci Palace. We walked from Sansoucci Palace to Cecilienhof Palace and on to the Glienicker Bridge (Bridge of Spies) before taking the Tram back to Potsdam Station for the train to Zoological Gdns.
Written 1 July 2019
Do we meet in Berlin and then ride the train together? Or do we meet you at Potsdam?
Written 13 June 2019
We met in Berlin and went on the train together with our guide. It is well worth doing that as the guide then takes you on buses in Potsdam
Written 26 October 2019
Si,en Alexanderplace, salen grupos con guía en español, hacen ruta en tren, lo recomiendo
Written 25 May 2019
if we take the tour, can we stay and on our own tour the palace?
Written 14 June 2018
Yes you can, you just need to buy the entry tickets into the palace. Have a great time and my apologies for the delayed response. Cheers.
Written 14 June 2018
paulinecon
Solana Beach, California
Where do we buy tickets to Sansoucci Palace.? We want to see the palace
Written 24 May 2018
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