Day trip to Potsdam

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 & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a 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)

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.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    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

    Seth was very open to make the trip interesting for me. He kept a light open conversation going. Very interactive discussions led to building the trip as we went. It made the trip special for me. Every place we went to was enjoyable. Thanks Seth! Respond to review

    September 2022

    Marina A

    Haydee was an excellent tour guide. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learned so much. Potsdam was an adorable town and the castles and gardens were extraordinary. I highly recommend the tour and Haydee as the guide. The one thing someone considering the tour should be aware of is the amount of walking required. We tracked our steps and walked about 5-6 miles during the tour.

    July 2022

    Nancy S

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