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What you’ll do

You’ll visit the charming town of Potsdam with one of our local Berlin hosts - bejeweled with its UNESCO World Heritage Site, fairy-tale palaces, stunning parks, and lavish architecture Potsdam will have you swooning.

You’ll take a 25-minute train ride with your host to the capital of Brandenburg State - what could be a more enchanting day trip? We can’t promise frogs turning into princes, but we can promise a day of exploring to remember.

You’ll visit the rococo Sanssouci Palace, the sprawling Neuen Garten, and Schloss Cecilienhof as well as ambling through the historic Dutch Quarter. You couldn’t ask for more (except maybe your own palace, but that’s too much even for us).

Feast like a king or queen on regional cuisine, stop by Studio Baselberg - the oldest in the world - and of course, take a moment or two to indulge in some amber liquid in a traditional beer garden. While it’s impossible to get through everything there is to do in this beautiful town, you can definitely try!

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Enjoy a train ride from Berlin to the historic town of Potsdam, with your host by your side
  • Visit the opulent Sanssouci palace and gardens, the Neuen Garten, or Schloss Cecilienhof - or all three if you’d like!
  • Immerse yourself in the beautiful streets of Potsdam - see the red brick houses and other gems in the Dutch Quarter.
  • Make a stop at Filmpark Babelsberg - the oldest film studio in the world.
  • On the ride back, speak to your host about other Berlin-based adventures and get ideas for how to spend the rest of your trip!

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with your host
  • Return train ticket to Potsdam
  • Sanssouci Palace entry
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Your food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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Reviews

    My family and I had a great experience with Andreas during our time in Berlin / Potsdam. My parents and I don't speak German, and wanted to still have an authentic & historical experience while visiting the area. Andreas went above and beyond our expectations. His knowledge is truly vast, his bilingual skills are excellent, and his friendly demeanor made for a wonderful day. We never felt uncomfortable, he took the day at our preferred pace, and always was respectful of our needs. If you find yourself looking for a day guide, look no further, you'll have a truly memorable experience!

    September 2023

    Lena N

    Yes. He was very polite and helpful. We would never have found our way around the u Bahn and s Bahn without him. Potsdam is very interesting and he made it more so.

    June 2023

    Donald M

    Seth did a great job of making this trip exactly what I wanted. He even pivoted when we had an incorrect meeting address. I have amazing memories and pictures from a foreign land and felt safe doing it with an experienced local.

    October 2022

    Cari K

    Had a fantastic experience contracting City Unscripted for my day trip to Potsdam. Seth was superb. Good communication prior to the date. Flexible with the itinerary to ensure we see and do the things that I am interested in. Totally went with my pace, maintained great conversations with just the right blend of history culture and fun. Found us a killer lunch spot and gave some additional suggestions for things to do based on my personal likes. Couldn’t imagine a better way to spend a day. Wish I had a friend like Seth in every city that I travel to. Cheers!

    October 2022

    Igor B

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