Berlin Potsdam UNESCO Bike Day Trip
Cycle Through UNESCO Listed Potsdam on a Guided Bike Tour from Berlin with Historical Insights

Berlin
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Discover Potsdam's UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a Scenic Bike Tour
- • Enjoy a 6.5 Hour Bike Adventure from Berlin to Potsdam
- • Explore Potsdam's Rich History on Berlin's Most Engaging Bike Tour
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Potsdam Bike Tour, a delightful day-trip that combines the charm of cycling with the ease of rail transport from Berlin. Explore the stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites of Potsdam, soaking in the rich history and breathtaking landscapes along the way. This experience is perfect for those who want to escape city life and immerse themselves in the beautiful parks, palace gardens, and historical landmarks that characterise this remarkable area.
The journey begins with a scenic train ride from Berlin to Potsdam, setting the stage for an exhilarating day of biking. Once in Potsdam, take a leisurely ride covering approximately 10.5 miles through picturesque spots like the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the historic Glienicke Bridge, and the charming Dutch Quarter. An engaging English-speaking guide will share fascinating stories and insights about the sites, offering a blend of fun and learning. Enjoy breaks to capture the beauty and essence of the area, and don't forget to snap some photos along the way to remember the adventure!
This Potsdam Bike Tour makes for an incredible gift for friends and family who appreciate culture, history, and outdoor adventures. Whether for a birthday, anniversary, or just because, this experience is bound to create lasting memories. Gift the joy of exploring one of Germany's most beautiful towns while enjoying the thrill of biking—it's an experience that will be cherished for years to come!
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Experience Overview:
Potsdam Bike Tour With Rail Transport From BerlinTake a day-trip from Berlin and discover UNESCO World Heritage listed Potsdam, all by the seat of your bike! From park lands to alleyways, you're English-speaking guide will recount historical anecdotes as you explore an array of Prussian and Cold War sites.
Meeting Point
Fat Tire Tours Berlin
Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin, Germany
This tour meets at our Alexanderplatz shop, located at the base of the giant TV Tower (Fernsehturm).
You can find us on the north side of the tower between the Alex Café and the entrance to the TV Tower. The address is Panoramastraße 1a, 10178 Berlin.
What's included:
- City-cruiser style bike
- Helmet (provided but optional)
- Rail transportation to and from Potsdam
- Experience, English speaking guide
Not included:
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
What to expect:
Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Fat Tire Tours Berlin
Panoramastr. 1a, Berlin, 10178
You'll travel to Potsdam by train before embarking on a leisurely ride covering approximately 10.5 miles (17km) over 4.5 hours. After all that exertion, break for lunch (not included) in the Dutch Quarter.
Sanssouci Palace
Maulbeerallee, Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg
See the magnificent Sansssouci Palace from the outside and talk about the early life of Frederick the Great. Great photo spot.
15 minutes
Orangerie im Park Sanssouci
Maulbeerallee, , Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg
Explore the windmill and gardens.
15 minutes
Potsdam Paradise Garden
Maulbeerallee, 2, Botanical Garden of the University of Potsdam, Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg
Ride through the gardens and parks of Potsdam
10 minutes
Schloss Cecilienhof
Im Neuen Garten 11, , Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg
View the fantastic Marble Palace from the outside where Truman, Stalin and Churchill concluded the Potsdam Agreement. Site of the Post-WWII conference
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor)
Luisenplatz, Potsdam, 14467, Brandenburg
See Potsdam´s Brandeburg Gate and discuss Potsdam as garrison town and the beginnings of Prussia’s mighty army
10 minutes
Glienicke Bridge
Konigstrasse, Potsdam, 14467, Brandenburg
Listen to an explanation about the historic "Bridge of Spies", infamous site of 1962 spy exchanges (well-known for Rudolf Abel and Gary Powers) during the Cold War
10 minutes
Weinbergterrassen
Weinbergterrassen, Im Park Sanssouci, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
A beautiful part of the Sanssouci Gardens
Pass by without stopping
Historic Mill of Sanssouci
Maulbeerallee 5, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
Rebuilt in honor of mill that used to stand here.
Pass by without stopping
Old Market Square
Potsdam, 14467, Brandenburg
Alter Markt. Discuss Prussia and its royal family in this centrally located square in downtown Potsdam, including the area around St. Nicholas' Church, which forms the historical center of the city
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
St. Nicholas' Church, Potsdam
Am Alten Markt, 14467 Potsdam, Germany
Stop for photos and explanation of this historical center of Potsdam
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Obelisk
Am Alten Markt, 14467 Potsdam, Germany
Initially adorned with faces of Prussian electors and early Hohenzollern Kings
5 minutes
Altes Rathaus
Am Alten Markt 9, Potsdam, 14467, Brandenburg
Old Town Hall of Potsdam
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Museum Barberini
Humboldtstrasse 5-6, Potsdam, 14467, Brandenburg
Modelled after Palazzo Barbarini in Rome, now houses the part of the private collection of Hasso Plattner
Pass by without stopping
Chinesisches Haus (Chinese House)
Am Grunen Gitter, , Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg
Chinese Teahouse. See this intriguing garden pavilion in Sanssouci Park, buillt by Frederick the Great. Photo stop and historical explanation
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Neues Palais
Am Neuen Palais, Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg
Neues Palais (New Palace) built to commemorate Frederick the Great’s victory in the Seven Years War
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Orangery Palace
An d. Orangerie 3-5, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
Built by Frederick-Wilhelm IV (Romantic on the Throne). Called the Orangerie because inside there is a greenhouse where he could grow exotic fruits like oranges and lemons.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Nauen Gate
Nauner Srasse, Potsdam, Brandenburg
Ride by Jägertor (Hunters’ Gate) and Nauener Tor (Nauen Gate, built 1755).
Pass by without stopping
Luisenplatz
Luisenpl., 14 Potsdam-Westliche Vorstadt, Germany
Named after Queen Louise (Queen Consort of Frederick-Wilhelm III), most popular and best-known queen of Prussia.
10 minutes
Old Market Square
Potsdam, 14467, Brandenburg
Ride through the old town of Potsdam, stop for lunch
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Dutch Quarter
Dutch Quarter, 14467 Potsdam, Germany
Enjoy a ride and lunch break in the historic Dutch quarter (still in its original state, not destroyed in the war). This section of Potsdam dates to Frederick-Wilhelm I (Soldier King) who had 134 ‘Dutch’ houses built to help lure Dutch craftsmen (also stone workers and linen weavers) so the new immigrants will feel at home.
45 minutes
Alexandrowka
Alexandrowka 2, Potsdam, Brandenburg
Hear about the Russian colony in Potsdam, originally built on the orders of Frederick-Wilhelm in the 1820s
Pass by without stopping
Am Jungfernsee
Am Jungfernsee, 14469 Potsdam Nord, Germany
Cycle along Potsdam's Jungfernsee/ Virgin Lake
Pass by without stopping
Havel
Havel, Germany
Cycle along the Havel River
Pass by without stopping
Potsdamer Platz
Potsdamer Platz, Tiegarten, Berlin, 10785
Ride along the Berlin Wall (in Potsdam) and see site of former No Man's Land/ Death Strip
Pass by without stopping
Grosse Orangerie Schloss Charlottenburg
Spandauer Damm 22, Schlosspark Charlottenburg, Berlin, 14059
Built by Frederick-Wilhelm IV (Romantic on the Throne). Called the Orangerie because inside there is a greenhouse where he could grow exotic fruits like oranges and lemons.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Fat Tire Tours - Berlin
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Berlin Potsdam UNESCO Heritage Bike Tour
Berlin
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Discover Potsdam's UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a Scenic Bike Tour
- • Enjoy a 6.5 Hour Bike Adventure from Berlin to Potsdam
- • Explore Potsdam's Rich History on Berlin's Most Engaging Bike Tour
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