Potsdam Private Prussian Palaces Day Tour

On this private day tour from Berlin, you’l l travel 45 minutes beyond the city to reach Potsdam.
This area was where kings lived during the Prussian empire, and you’ll see historic sites such as Sanssouci Palace and the original summer palace of Frederick the Great, which is considered by some to be the German Versailles.

Other stops include the New Palace, which is considered the last great Prussian Baroque palace, and Cecilienhof Country House, where the summit meeting of WWII’s victorious powers was held in 1945.

You’ll also visit the Dutch Quarter, or “Little Amsterdam,” which was initially constructed to attract workers from the Netherlands, to expand Potsdam. Another stop is the Russian Colony Alexandrowka, which was home to Russian singers who stayed at the Prussian court.

Lastly, enjoy the Old Market Square, which marks the historical heart of Potsdam and has gone through significant reconstruction after losing much of its architecture in World War II.

What's included:

• Entrance or Admission Fees
• Private Expert Guide
• Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel
• Private Driver/Black Van

Not included:

• Food and drink
• Gratuity

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Sanssouci Palace

Maulbeerallee, Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg

This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Schloss Cecilienhof

Im Neuen Garten 11, , Potsdam, 14469, Brandenburg

This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

New Palace

Am Neuen Palais, 14469 Potsdam, Germany

This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Old Market Square

Potsdam, 14467, Brandenburg

This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.

25 minutes

Museum Alexandrowka

Russische Kolonie 2, 14469 Potsdam, Germany

This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.

15 minutes

Belvedere Castle on the Pfingstberg

Pfingstberg, Neuer Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Germany

This private full-day excursion takes you to Berlin’s neighboring city of Potsdam, home to beautiful Prussian palaces, sprawling gardens, and several lakes and rivers. One of the highlights is a visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace, the original favorite summer palace of Frederick the Great. Take a tour of the palace and hear the many anecdotes about “Old Fitz” and his era of enlightened absolutism, during which Prussia rose to become a major European power.

35 minutes