Nauen Gate

Step back in time and join us for an unforgettable journey to the once royal city of Potsdam! Discover the grand palaces and gardens that the Prussian monarchy called home and see where world leaders, Josef Stalin, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill, met to shape the post-war fate of Europe and Germany. You can either opt for an option with a guide and a scenic train ride to Potsdam, or choose an option with a private driver and car in addition to the guide. Get ready for a day full of history, excitement, and adventure! Your knowledgeable local guide will either pick you up in Berlin by train or take you directly to Potsdam with a private driver and car. First stop, the "Bridge of Spies," where the US and Soviet Union exchanged captured agents during the Cold War. Next, marvel at the Marble Palace and the historic Cecilienhof Palace, where the famous Potsdam Conference took place. Stroll through the Nauen Gate, the Dutch Quarter and Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate built to honor Frederick the Great's victories in the Silesian Wars. You won't want to miss the beautiful Sanssouci Gardens, including the Church of Peace, Picture Gallery, and the iconic Sanssouci Palace - the heart of Potsdam. Walk around the palace, learn about Frederick the Great's grave and the historic windmill. Note: Inside tours of palaces and entrance fees are not included. For a more in-depth experience, we recommend our 8-hour private tour with dedicated time for palace visits. Additionally, please note that the tour price does not cover the cost of public transportation.

After picking you up from your hotel, we drive over the highway to the city of Potsdam (East Germany). We park next to the old windmill. From there we have a first view over the park of Sanssouci. We head over to the little palace itself (timeslot, tickets included if you have chosen this option). You will see there the palace of King Frederic II, the Great, on the vineyard. It has only 8 rooms, but very well crafted in the Rococo style. One half was used by himself, library, bed room, music room, audience room. The others were used by his (only male) guests. The most famous among them was Voltaire. They discussed, had dinner or played music together in the beautiful oval hall with columns made by Caracas marble. The whole interior is saved from the time of construction 1745-47. During main season (1st April to 30th Sept) you can see the the kitchen (original interieur 19th century) and the picture gallery, with the original collection of Frederic II, including Incredulous Thomas from Caravaggio. From there we have a beautiful walk over the garden terrace of the palace, seeing the grave of Frederic and his dogs. We walk down the vineyard, towards the huge fountain. From there we take a scenic way through the landscape shaped garden with meadows, small bridges, a Chinese House (can be visited) and more figures and temples, preciously arranged. And always a view through the trees and bushes towards another palace, obelisque, the windmill or some grottos and scultpures. Mostly we finish this little walk by the stairs towards the marvellous "palace of plants" from the 19th century, the Orangerie palace. We stroll through its gardens, fountains, bushes and roses, totally in Italian architecture, built by the last Prussian King, Frederic William IV. Partly still refurbished, but with a beautiful panorama view over the Sanssouci park, including the New Palace. From there it's only a little walk back to our car. We take our car and have a route through (!) the garden, passing the Orangerie Palace and head over to the huge New Palace. It was as well built from Frederic II after the 7-years-war in a record time of 7 years only. To brag about his victory, as he confessed - and to store there his family, when he was visited. Because he preferred to live only with his friends in the vineyard palace. And left his wife in another palace in the North of Berlin. We could visit this palace with 400-600 rooms (depending if you count servant's rooms), but most guests decide to have a view on the beautiful baroque city centre of Potsdam. Unlike Berlin, it's almost preserved from the war, but the city palace was recently reconstruced. We finish our tour with our route back to Berlin, passing the Cecilie's Palace (Potsdam conferenc was here in 1945, can be visited), the spy bridge (Glienicker Brücke) with view on the palaces of Babelsberg and Glienicke. And turn back via Federal Street No. 1, we old Reichsstr. 1 of the German Empire, back to your accommodation.

Our experienced, local guide will take you to Sachsenhausen concentration camp, where you will learn about the atrocities of the Nazi regime, before driving you to Potsdam, the city of Kings, where you can see the lavish palaces of the Hohenzollern monarchy and the site of the Potsdam conference. You will be picked up from your hotel, or a pre-arranged meeting point in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide will share with you the history of Sachsenhausen, before walking you through the site. In the afternoon, you will be transported to Potsdam, where you will drive across the ‘bridge of spies’ to explore the beautiful New Gardens and Marble Palace, the Cecilienhof Palace and the heart and soul of Potsdam – the Sanssouci Palace. Please note: In Potsdam, tour is typically focused on outdoor experiences rather than interior visits. If you wish to visit any palace interiors, additional entrance fees will apply and must be arranged separately. Palace entry is subject to availability. Please note that your guide will not accompany you inside, and you’ll be provided with an audio guide. At the end of the tour, your driver and guide will accompany you back to Berlin and drop you off at your hotel or a pre-arranged drop-off point.

Enjoy a private tour to the heart of Potsdam from berlin with a guide. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sanssouci Palace, gardens, Bridge of Spies, and more on a half-day tour. After being picked up from the hotel in Berlin, drive to the border of Wannsee and Potsdam. You will cross the Glienicke Brücke, known as the Bridge of Spies where the US and Soviet Union swapped captured agents during the Cold War. Continue to the New Gardens to see the Marble Palace across the Heiliger See lake and the Cecilienhof Palace, the site of the Potsdam Conference where the Cold War began. Your expert guide will provide an in-depth commentary throughout the tour. From Cecilienhof, you will move to Potsdam’s downtown. Enter the historical center of Potsdam through the gothic-revivalist Nauen Gate, proceeding on foot through the picturesque Dutch Quarter to Potsdam’s Brandenburg Gate. Next, step into the famous Sanssouci Gardens, the monumental Neue Palais, and then to the Sanssouci Palace, the iconic summer residence of Frederick the Great. Delve deeper into the gardens on foot, visiting the Chinese House, the Roman Baths, and the Orangerie. There will be several short breaks during the tour for refreshments. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to Berlin, accompanied by your guide.

Potsdam is located only a short train trip away from Berlin, making it a great destination for a day trip! This private tour is a chance to discover Potsdam’s history and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including a visit to Sanssouci Palace with skip-the-line tickets. Join us on an exciting adventure away from the hustle and bustle of Berlin! Start your tour at the train station in Berlin where you will meet your 5-Star Private Guide. Travel by a comfortable train and enjoy beautiful landscapes along the way. Begin your walking tour with a visit to the St. Nicholas Church. Admire the wonderful architecture and the dome of this 77-meter-high building, which towers far above the roofs of the city. Wander around the charming city center and see the historic columns of Ringer Kolonnade, marking the spot that separated the royal residence of the Prussian king Frederick II from the rest of the city. Continue to the beautiful Nauener Tor. Built in 1755, it is one of the three preserved gates in Potsdam, a stunning example of the Gothic Revival architecture. Originally there was a city wall connecting the Nauen gate with the other two gates, today they are connected by a promenade. Our Expert Guide will tell you in detail about Potsdam’s past, present and future. Last but not least, discover Potsdam's top tourist attraction in Potsdam - the Sanssouci Palace. This Rococo-style Hohenzollern Palace is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Not without a reason! It’s such a unique place with many breathtaking spots. Wander around the landscaped gardens, marvel at the palace's impressive architecture, and step inside to discover its royal heritage and treasures. We'll help you avoid long lines with our pre-booked fast track tickets, so you will have more time to explore! After the walking tour, you can return to Berlin with your Private Guide or spend more time exploring the city on your own. The guide will happily give you recommendations on the best local restaurants, cafes and bars. Don't miss out!