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15 Best Potsdam Tours In Germany

The standouts.

A run-down of the 15 best potsdam tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Potsdam Tours In Germany

Potsdam: City and Castles Tour

Potsdam: City and Castles Tour - Price and value: what $29 buys you (and what it doesn’t)

1.Potsdam: City and Castles Tour

Most Popular★ 4.7

Three hours of Potsdam highlights: Old Fritz sights, Sanssouci terraces, Alexandrowka, and the Dutch Quarter, with bus comfort and audio guides.

“The tour was exceptionally well-organized from start to finish. The audio guide was easily accessible and provided detailed, clear explanations throughout the experience. The tour guide was incredibly helpful and always available to answer my questions in English, taking the time to explain everything thoroughly. The provided booklet was also a fantastic addition. The location…”

3,721 reviews3 hoursFrom $29by Stadt und Schlösserrundfahrt Alter Fritz

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Potsdam: Palace Tour by Boat

Potsdam: Palace Tour by Boat - The 90-minute route: Babelsberg to Cecilienhof

2.Potsdam: Palace Tour by Boat

★ 4.5

Take a 90-minute Potsdam palace cruise along the Havel, passing UNESCO sights and the former border at Glienicke Bridge with bilingual narration.

“We took our 3yr old granddaughter on the boat trip. She loved it. The staff were lovely with her too.”

2,369 reviews1.5 hours - 1 dayFrom $27by Weisse Flotte Potsdam GmbH

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Potsdam: Sanssouci Palace and Prussian Palaces Entry Ticket

Potsdam: Sanssouci Palace and Prussian Palaces Entry Ticket - What your Potsdam Prussian Palaces ticket includes (and what it doesn’t)

3.Potsdam: Sanssouci Palace and Prussian Palaces Entry Ticket

★ 4.5

Timed entry ticket for Sanssouci Palace and Prussian palaces in Potsdam, with UNESCO gardens, skip-the-line entry, and audio guide access.

“There is more than anough things to see included in the ticket. A day by itself if not enough to see all the attractions included. Walking in between the attractions is also very nice, as the estate and the town is very pitoresque.”

2,101 reviews1 dayFrom $25by Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg

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Potsdam by Boat: Island Cruise

Potsdam by Boat: Island Cruise - Setting off from Potsdam harbor: the easy start

4.Potsdam by Boat: Island Cruise

★ 4.6

Cruise Potsdam’s Havel waterways on a 4-hour island route, passing palaces, parks, and bridges with great onboard narration and views.

“Hello. I booked a boat trip to Potsdam for October 27th at 10:30 AM and paid 36 euros. I arrived at Potsdam from Berlin, but learned that the trip had been canceled due to technical reasons. This is not correct. You should have notified me of the cancellation in advance. How can I trust you?…”

1,308 reviews4 hoursFrom $42by Weisse Flotte Potsdam GmbH

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City and Palaces Tour Potsdam – Stadt- und Schloesserrundfahrt Potsdam

City and Palaces Tour Potsdam - Stadt- und Schloesserrundfahrt Potsdam - Meeting at Bahnhofspassagen Potsdam: how to start without stress

7.City and Palaces Tour Potsdam – Stadt- und Schloesserrundfahrt Potsdam

★ 4.5

A 3-hour bus-and-walk tour of Potsdam’s key palaces, including Cecilienhof, Neues Palais, and UNESCO-listed Sanssouci, with headsets.

“Could have been an interesting tour. Unfortunately we paid for an English language, but got a tour for German speakers with occasional English segments. Our German guide had clearly memorized the English parts and was very good at repeating what she had memorized. That being said, the history and architecture of Potsdam are well worth…”

317 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $30.17by Schloesserrundfahrt Alter Fritz

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Potsdam: Biosphäre Potsdam Entry Ticket

Potsdam: Biosphäre Potsdam Entry Ticket - The Tropical Garden Circuit: Orchids, Epiphytes, and Jungle Paths

8.Potsdam: Biosphäre Potsdam Entry Ticket

★ 4.6

Biosphäre Potsdam in Volkspark: indoor rainforest plants, free-flying butterflies, and Aquasphäre deep-sea exhibits. One-day entry ticket.

“It was about 2 hours worth of activities. Definitely very warm and humid — the butterfly house is kept at almost 28 degrees! It's hard to catch the birds because they're constantly hiding in the trees, but other than that, it's a really great experience. I saw a lot of younger kids really enjoy it…”

289 reviewsFrom $18by ProPotsdam Naturerlebnis GmbH

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City Sightseeing Potsdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Potsdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Route at a Glance: Every Stop You Can Use

9.City Sightseeing Potsdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★ 3.5

Hop-on hop-off bus in Potsdam with English audio, quick stops at UNESCO palaces, and panoramic views of key historic sites.

“We were not sure how this would go because we don't normally like the hop-on-hop-off format. Never fear, this is the best hop-on-hop-off we've ever done. Potsdam is a magnificent city. You can't afford not to see this place if you come to Berlin. ...and a tip for all of you who might be reading…”

80 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $24.06by City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe

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Potsdam: Guided Walking Tour of UNESCO Site and Architecture

Potsdam: Guided Walking Tour of UNESCO Site and Architecture - Meeting point and timing: show up ready for a focused 2 hours

12.Potsdam: Guided Walking Tour of UNESCO Site and Architecture

★ 4.7

A 2-hour guided Potsdam walk with UNESCO Sanssouci context and Nikolaikirche architecture, led in German by a responsive expert.

“Herr Schneider hat sich sehr gut auf unsere Fragen eingestellt und auf Wünsche sofort reagiert. Die Tour war allerdings etwas „Friedrich“-lastig, so dass die jüngere Vergangenheit etwas zu kurz kam.”

49 reviews2 hoursFrom $29by Eat the World GmbH

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Potsdam: Private Walking Tour of Potsdam and Sanssouci

Potsdam: Private Walking Tour of Potsdam and Sanssouci - Starting smart: comfortable shoes and a realistic walking plan

Private Walking Tour of Potsdam and Sanssouci

Private Walking Tour of Potsdam and Sanssouci - Getting oriented: why this route works in 2 hours

14.Private Walking Tour of Potsdam and Sanssouci

★ 5.0

A 2-hour private walking tour of Potsdam and Sanssouci with a friendly guide, royal sights like Sanssouci Palace, and key city-wall landmarks.

“This is a must do tour. Would recommend doing it in better weather, very informative and well lead by axle, hes a mine of information and we learnt such a lot about this beautiful town.”

24 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $174.69by Sightseeing Point GmbH

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Potsdam: Entry to DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam

Potsdam: Entry to DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam - What the Soft Power exhibition is really asking you to notice

15.Potsdam: Entry to DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam

★ 4.1

Explore DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam: a renovated GDR-modernist building, rotating shows, and textile art in Soft Power. Café views included.

“Museum schön saniert. Einweisung Fehlanzeige, erst nach Nachfrage. Besichtigung nur mit Audiobegleitung zu empfehlen. Exponate zu negativ/düster/belastend darfestellt. Café sehr schön mit toller Aussicht. Toiletten gendergerecht.”

24 reviews2 hoursFrom $11by DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam

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