Potsdam Scenic Garden and Historic Tour

On your way to Potsdam you will see the Olympic Stadium, Wannsee, and the Bridge of Spies. In Potsdam stroll through the beautiful gardens, see Cecilienhof and Sanssouci, and also stop at the Baroque Old City, as well as the Dutch Quarter. Please note: Cecilienhof will be closed for renovation as of Nov. 1, 2024!!
This is a private, 5-hour tour led by a driver/guide providing live commentary on board an air-conditioned minivan. Group size is limited to 6 people. Please note that museums (Wannsee villa, Cecilienhof/site of Potsdam Conference) are closed on mondays.

What's included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private tour
• Driver/guide
• Live commentary on board
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included:

• Entrance fees (if you want to see Cecilienhof, site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference, this would be Euro 8 per person to be paid in cash)
• Food and drinks, unless specified (if you like there will be a stop to get something to eat and drink)

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

Charlottenburg Palace

Spandauer Damm 10-22, Luisenplatz, Berlin, 14059

This beautiful Palace was commissioned by King Frederic I for his wife in 1800. Frederic II added the wings left and right.

10 minutes

Olympiastadion Berlin

Olympischer Platz 3, , Berlin, 14053

The Olympic Stadium was built for the Games in 1936. This is where Jesse Owen won his many Gold Medals. Today there are Sport Events and sometimes concerts. Take a picture underneath the famous rings.

10 minutes

Grunewald Forest

, , Berlin, 14193

We will take the "scenic route" from Berlin to Potsdam so you will see how much green there is, how many lakes and canals there are. You will pass the Grunewald Tower and Wannsee. If you like, you can make a stop at the Wannsee Villa, site of the infamous Conference in 1942.

20 minutes

House of the Wannsee Conference

Am Grossen Wannsee 56-58, , Berlin, 14109

Please note that the House is closed on mondays. All other days you can enter the house, if you like, and see where the conference took place.

15 minutes

Alexandrowka

Alexandrowka 2, Potsdam, Brandenburg

13 houses built for Russian prisoners, then members of the Russian choir, remain in this unique settlement from the early 19th century.

5 minutes

Schloss Cecilienhof

Im Neuen Garten 11, , Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg

This is the last palace the Hohenzollern built. After the War, the Potsdam Conference took place here in 1945 which ended the war and divided Germany and Berlin in different sectors. If you want, visit the Museum with audio guides. Closed on Mondays. Closes for several years (!) after November 2024!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dutch Quarter

Mittelstrasse, Potsdam, 14467, Brandenburg

The old Town of Potsdam was unfortunately hit by bombs in the second World War. However, much of the Baroque town remained unscathed. There are some 200 buildings from the 1740s which remain and also the Old Dutch Quarter has been restored. You will drive through this beautiful section of Potsdam and have the opportunity to take pictures or stop for coffee or lunch.

15 minutes

Sanssouci Park

Zur Historischen Muhle 1, , Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg

Sanssouci Palace is famous because of the view from the fountain. Therefore your guide will take you down the vineyards so you can enjoy this becautiful view. Also see where Frederic II is buried (next to his dogs). Enjoy a wonderful stroll through the park.

20 minutes