The 15 Best Potsdam Tours

1.City and Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,721 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Our pick

A 3-hour bus and walk through Potsdam’s royal sights, from the Dutch Quarter and Alexandrowka to Sanssouci terraces and Frederick II.

“I really enjoyed the tour - I selected the english speaking option, and had access to a thorough and informative audio guide while on the bus. During the 3 walking parts of the tour, the guide gave me a pamphlet in english with all the relevant information, and he was happy to answer any questions I might have / explain the sights in english for me. I had a wonderful time and would really recommend this experience to anybody wanting a 2-3h overview of the town of Potsdam, with a chance to then explore further on their own depending on the sights they found most interesting.”

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2.Palace Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 1.5 hours - 1 day · from $27

See Potsdam’s palaces and UNESCO sites from the Havel on a 90-minute boat tour, with English or German commentary and scenic bridge crossings.

“The Boat Tour was incredible, even tough it was a rainy day. The views were amazing and the Boat crew very friendly and helpful. Would definitely repeat this Tour again !”

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3.Sanssouci Palace and Prussian Palaces Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,101 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Skip-the-line entry to Sanssouci and Prussian palaces in Potsdam, with a timed slot, Rococo rooms, gardens, and UNESCO sites.

“The number of attractions on the ticket made it exceptional value for money”

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4.Potsdam by Boat: Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,308 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

A 4-hour Potsdam boat cruise along the Havel, passing palaces, parks, and Glienicke Bridge, with German commentary and relaxing 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? I want an immediate refund of the 36 euros I paid. Atilla Levent Tuna Res. No. GYG2Q9Y34MWX”

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5.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 864 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Potsdam 1-day hop-on hop-off bus with open-air double-decker views, live German and English guide, Dutch Quarter, Filmmuseum, Sanssouci.

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6.Museum Barberini Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 403 reviews · 2 hours · from $11Best value

Visit Museum Barberini in Potsdam for about $11, with over 100 Impressionist paintings, major Monet works, and a free digital audio guide in 2 hours.

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7.Biosphäre Potsdam Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 289 reviews · from $18

Walk an indoor tropical garden in Potsdam, spot free-flying butterflies, then tour the Aquasphäre underwater world for about $18.

“Better than expected. Of course it’s humid inside so go prepared with a T-shirt :). Ideal for kids 3-10 years old. It can feel a bit crowded in the narrow pathway. I recommend it for the cold winter days!”

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8.The evening Wannsee tour. Castles, parks, and villas.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Evening cruise from Potsdam to Wannsee: Babelsberg villas, Peacock Island, Großer Wannsee, Glienicke Bridge, and skyline views, with time for dinner.

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9.Old historical town, a walk with a certified guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

A 2-hour, German guided walk through Potsdam’s Old Town, ending at the Dutch Quarter and its Dutch-style buildings outside the Netherlands.

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10.Guided Walking Tour of UNESCO Site and Architecture

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Two-hour German guided walk in Potsdam to Sanssouci UNESCO and Nikolaikirche, with an expert guide and photo brochure for $29.

“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.”

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11.Private Walking Tour of Potsdam and Sanssouci

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Private 2-hour walk through Potsdam highlights, from the Dutch Quarter and City Palace to UNESCO Sanssouci parks and Frederick the Great’s residence.

“Es gab viele interessante Informationen, komprimiert auf kurze Zeit. Die Führung hat Lust auf mehr Wissen gemacht. Ich komme sicherlich wieder und werde wieder eine geführte Tour nutzen.”

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12.Entry to DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $11

Skip the line at DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam for Soft Power textile art, former GDR works, and Café HEDWIG terrace views.

“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.”

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13.Outdoor Escape Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Solve a weather-themed mystery in Potsdam on an iPad-guided outdoor escape game, starting at Platz der Einheit and lasting about 2 hours.

“Das Lösen kleiner Rätsel ist eine schöne Idee, den Blick auf etwas zu richten. Allerdings dachte ich, auf der Tour mehr über Potsdam selber zu erfahren, eben eher eine Rätselstadtführung. Dafür sind dann 33 Euro viel Geld. Nichts desto trotz hatten wir viel Spaß, da die zufällige Gruppenbildung sehr harmonierte.”

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14.Private Sightseeingtour im Taxi nach Potsdam und Sanssouci

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours · from $199Top rated

Private taxi-style tour of Sanssouci Palace and Potsdam, featuring Frederic the Great interiors, Rococo rooms, gardens, Orangerie and New Palace.

“Gunter als Guide war einfach perfekt…unglaublich viel erzählt, unglaublich viel erfahren!!!”

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15.4h Unforgettable Tour with Skipper, “Seven Lakes Cruise”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $694

A private 4-hour sunset yacht cruise through Potsdam and Wannsee’s seven-lake sights, with a captain, photo stops, and optional swim.

“Edmond was a great host, showed us all the sights, and was accommodating of all our needs. This was a fun trip and I'm glad we did it.”

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