Potsdam City Tours & Sanssouci Palace Tours
With our partner GetYourGuide, you can conveniently book tours to Sanssouci Palace, tickets and guided tours, castles tours by boat or river cruises, and Potsdam city tours by bus or boat.
You can choose from among others
- Sanssouci Palace tickets and guided tours
- Castle tours by ship or bus
- Hop-on hop-off bus tours
- City tours
- River Cruises & Boat tours around Potsdam, the islands or Wannsee
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Discover Potsdam with GetYourGuide Sightseeing city tours
Potsdam can be discovered in different ways. Whether as a classic city tour by bus or boat, flexible hop-on / hop-off bus tour or as a Segway tour.
Our partner GetYourGuide offers a variety of tours in and to Potsdam. Often even with tickets included, so you don’t have to worry about anything. Enjoy Potsdam simply with a guided tour. Book now to reserve your tickets for the day you want. These are limited per tour.
Classic hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus
Discover Potsdam at your own pace with a 1-day ticket for the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Get live commentary as the bus travels past the main sights and attractions, and jump off at any of the 12 stops. You set the pace, get on and off where you want. You will also receive interesting live commentary on the bus about the sights of Potsdam in a classic double-decker bus.
Explore one of the most beautiful cities in Germany with a 1-day ticket to the hop-on and hop-off bus in Potsdam, capital of the state of Brandenburg. You can jump off at any of the 12 stops along the route, and with buses every 30 minutes (1 hour in winter) discover the shops and stylish alleyways surrounding Brandenburger Strasse and the famous Dutch Quarter. Hop off at Schloss Sanssouci Palace, Friedrich the Great’s amazing 18th-Century palace, reminiscent of the grandeur of Versailles, and stroll through the magnificent 600-acre park. Walk through richly furnished chambers, and step out onto flowery terraces and beautiful gardens. Or visit the Raphael Room at The Orangerie, home to dozens of Raphael copies. A full tour lasts 105 minutes and includes entertaining commentary from a live guide.
Alternatively, hop-off within a 1-day period at any of the following stops:
1. Luisenplatz 2. Hauptbahnhof (Main Train Station) 3. Filmmuseum 4. Dutch Quarter 5. Glienicker Brucke 6. Marble Palace 7. Cecilienhof 8. Alexandrowka 9. New Palais 10. Orangerie 11. Sanssouci 12. Grand Obelisk
Included are
- 1 calendar day hop-on-hop-off ticket
- Headphones & audio commentary (available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese and Russian)
- Information booklet including a map, points of interest and local offers
City and castle tour through Potsdam
Enjoy a fun city tour of the highlights of Potsdam and visit the fascinating castles of Sanssouci, Cecilienhof and the New Palace. Stroll through the Baroque old town and walk in the footsteps of “Old Fritz”.
Experience the beautiful sights and impressive castles of Potsdam on this interesting and entertaining city tour on the trail of “Old Fritz” (Frederick II). Drive through Potsdam’s inner city and through the Dutch Quarter to the Glienicker Bridge. Learn more about the “Forbidden City” and walk around the Cecilienhof Castle. Visit Alexandrowka, the colony of traditional Russian wooden houses known as “Little Siberia.” Finally, discover the famous terraces of Sanssouci as well as the grave of Frederick II. Walk past beautiful gardens and admire the biggest palace in Potsdam before spending the afternoon as you wish.
Duration: 3 hours
Included are
- Bus and walking tour
- Audio guide and booklets
More tours and activities
In addition, there are many other tours and activities to choose from to discover Potsdam. Take advantage of one of the following offers:
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Potsdam: City and Castles Tour Enjoy a fun city tour of the highlights of Potsdam and visit the fascinating castles of Sanssouci, Cecilienhof and the New Palace. Stroll through the Baroque old town and walk in the footsteps of "Old Fritz". (From € 25 per person, GetYourGuide) |  |
Potsdam: 1-day ticket for the hop-on / hop-off bus tour Discover Potsdam at your own pace with a 1-day ticket for the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Get live commentary as the bus travels past the main sights and attractions, and jump off at any of the 12 stops. (From € 20 per person, GetYourGuide) | |
Potsdam: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket Discover the former Prussian city of Potsdam with a comfortable and convenient bus tour. (From € 17 per person, GetYourGuide) | |
Potsdam: City Tour in a Soviet Minibus Explore Potsdam’s Soviet secrets in a unique and authentic vehicle. Dive into the time of the Cold War and enjoy the impressive highlights of the city. (From € 289 per group up to 8, GetYourGuide) |  |
Potsdam: Private City Highlights Tour in a Vintage Minibus Discover the highlights of Potsdam on a private tour aboard a vintage Buchanka minibus with a local driver and guide. Visit the famous Park Sansouci, Cecilienhof, Glienicke Bridge, and Babelsberg. (From € 399 per group up to 8, GetYourGuide) | |
Potsdam: Guided Walking Tour Go on a guided walking tour in Potsdam. See some of its spellbinding attractions like the Sanssouci Palace and get an insider's view of the history and culture of the city. (From € 403 per group up to 10, GetYourGuide) | |
Potsdam: Self-Guided Walking Tour of City Center & Palaces Explore 21 different locations in charming Potsdam on a self-guided walking tour. Follow your smartphone to solve riddles and interact with key attractions to unlock the secrets of this royal city. (From € 15 per group up to 4, GetYourGuide) | |
| If you not only want to explore Potsdam but also Berlin on a leisurely city tour, we recommend one of these best Berlin city tours. | |
Discover Potsdam with River Cruises from the water
Potsdam is surrounded by water and can easily be explored by boat. To do this, use one of the following offers.
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Potsdam: Palace Tour by Boat See the most beautiful sights of Potsdam and discover the hill landscape from the water in only 90 minutes. Admire the countless palaces and wonderful parks from the Hohenzollern Dynasty and see a true piece of history. (From € 22 per person, GetYourGuide) | |
Potsdam by Boat: Island Cruise Discover all of Potsdam on this very special boat trip and explore the unique riverscape surrounded by impressive manor houses and magnificent buildings. Admire Caputh Castle, Babelsberg Castle and other beautiful sights. (From € 30 per person, GetYourGuide) | |
2-Hour Seven Lakes Tour from Berlins Wannsee Enjoy an approximately 2-hour tour of the idyllic Havel Lakes. Venture beyond Little Wannsee to Pohlesee, Stölpchensee, Griebnitzsee, Glienicker Lake, Jungfernsee and over the Havel, then back to Wannsee again. (From € 16,40 per person, GetYourGuide)) | |
Berlin-Wannsee to Potsdam 3-Hour World Heritage Cruise Explore the UNESCO World Heritage region between Potsdam and Berlin on this 3-hour cruise from Berlin-Wannsee. Learn interesting facts about the magnificent buildings along the chain of lakes and admire the picturesque scenery. (From € 19,90 € per Person, GetYourGuide) | |
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Wannsee: 4h Private Seven Lakes Boat Tour with Skipper Discover Wannsee's stunning lakes and surrounding landscapes, including Tiefensee, Babelsberg Castle, and Griebnitzsee, while sailing on a private yacht. (From € 369 per group up to 4, GetYourGuide) | |
Berlin-Wannsee to Potsdam 3-Hour World Heritage Cruise Cruise on a private yacht through the Havel lakes landscape from Potsdam to see the picturesque towns of Caputh, Petzow, Ferch, Geltow, and Werder from the water. (From € 379 per group up to 2, GetYourGuide) | |
Potsdam: Private Harbor and Castle Sightseeing Cruise Discover Potsdam's stunning landscapes and architecture, including Glienicke Bridge, Babelsberg Palace, and Flatow Tower, while sailing on a private yacht around the harbor. (From € 369 per group up to 4, GetYourGuide) | |
Daytrip: Private Wannsee Lake and Werder Yacht Cruise Discover Potsdam on a private, round-trip yacht tour. See city landmarks and the picturesque Werder Havel and Hermannswerder islands, and relax on the calm waters. (From € 869 per group up to 4, GetYourGuide) | |
| If you not only want to explore Potsdam but also Berlin from the water, we recommend one of these best Berlin boat trips. | |