Private Day Tour of Wannsee and Potsdam from Berlin
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This beautiful Palace was commissioned by King Frederic I for his wife in 1800. Frederic II added the wings left and right.
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.
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.
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.
13 houses built for Russian prisoners, then members of the Russian choir, remain in this unique settlement from the early 19th century.
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!
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We'll pick you up from anywhere in Berlin.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No special dress code
Reviews(21)
We had a lovely time with our guide Thomas. He was on time and took us on a memorable journey to Wannsee and Potsdam. He was super knowledgeable about the area and the topics surrounding the German history. Visiting Wannsee and reading/learning about the history of what happened there was an eye opener. Potsdam was beautiful with all the castles and houses. Overall, it was a very good trip-well paced for 5 hours. One piece of advise- we barely had time for lunch-it may be better to pack your lunch and go on this trip.
Thank you so much for leaving such a nice review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your excursion to Potsdam!
Communicating with this tour group was exceptional. All my questions were quickly addressed. Loved the tour. There was no problem accommodating our request to be dropped off at the airport. The guide even escorted us inside and was willing to wait with us until we got to security. Our guide was articulate, knowledgeable, flexible and a lot of fun. The driver wasn't only a careful driver, he was humorous, and also gave the guide some added information to share.
It was a pleasure working with you! I am so glad that everything worked out well and you enjoyed your tour of Potsdam. Happy travels!
Our guide, Thomas, really was excellent. His knowledge and stories about all the different places we visited and the people involved made for a most memorable day ! The history of everything from the the buildings on Unter den Linden , to the Olympic Stadium ,to the Bridge of Spies and onto the Wannsee Conference House and the palaces in Potsdam was brought to life by his engaging and highly interesting story telling ! Well worth the time and money and would highly recommend ! Thank you Thomas !
Thank you very much for taking the time to write. We are so happy that you had a good time! Happy travels!
We were in the east by campervan and our destination was Potsdam, Weimar and Erfurt. Every city had its highlights, but Potsdam was already special 😍. A great atmosphere, a special flair and the scent of lime have rounded off the stay. It was very nice there.
We had a great day touring Potsdam and learning about the history of the empirics as well as the modern significance of the beautiful palaces. Our guide, Sven, was very knowledgeable!
Thank you so much for leaving a review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your daytrip to Potsdam! All the best to you!
We had a fantastic tour of Wannsee and Potsdam with our guide Luca. From the enlightening House of the Wannsee Conference, to the fabulous grounds of Schloss Cecilienhof and Sanssouci Palace, the quaint allure of the Old Dutch Quarter, the iconic "Bridge of Spies" and much more, this tour to the outskirts of Berlin was well worth our time (and money). There was much to see and be awe-inspired by, and Luca's friendly nature and trove of knowledge made the tour all the more interesting and memorable. Definitely recommend it for anyone visiting Berlin with 5-6 hours to spare!
We had a fantastic tour of Wannsee and Potsdam with our guide Luca. From the enlightening House of the Wannsee Conference, to the fabulous grounds of Schloss Cecilienhof and Sanssouci Palace, the quaint allure of the Old Dutch Quarter, the iconic "Bridge of Spies" and much more, this tour to the outskirts of Berlin was well worth our time (and money). There was much to see and be awe-inspired by, and Luca's friendly nature and trove of knowledge made the tour all the more interesting and memorable. Definitely recommend it for anyone visiting Berlin with 5-6 hours to spare!
Thank you so much for this nice review. We are all very happy that you enjoyed your tour!
Sven and our driver Jorgen were very attentive to our special needs and made sure we maximize the tour, as we have a kid and a senior with us. They made the trip very enjoyable. The sites visited were very interesting, and being able to visit sites outside of Berlin was a treat. This tour is highly recommended.
Thank you so much for writing such a nice review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your excursion to Potsdam. All the best to you!
Thomas is a terrific guide and very knowledgeable about German history in particular. I did this tour with my teenage kids and they were engaged the whole time. Thomas made it interactive and informative and tailored the tour to our interests. Thank you!
It's so nice to hear that even your kids enjoyed the tour. Thank you for leaving such a great review!!
Thomas is an excellent guide who is very knowledgeable. He imparted many tidbits of information that we wouldn’t have found out otherwise. The ride in the van with Marius driving was very pleasant. From the punctual pickup and drop off, the whole tour was enjoyable and informative, the five hours seemed to have flown quickly.
Thank you very much, we are always so happy when our guests enjoy their tour! All the best to you!
