Free walking tours in Potsdam and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Potsdam. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
What to see in Potsdam
Must-sees
Potsdam was the residence of the kings of Prussia. Sanssouci Park brings together Frederick the Great’s summer palace with its vine terraces, the New Palace and the Chinese House. In town are the red-brick Dutch Quarter and Cecilienhof Palace, where the 1945 conference took place.
Free tours and guided visits
Potsdam has free walking tours of the town and a sightseeing bus linking the palaces.
How long to spend
A long day for Sanssouci and the town; many visit on a day trip from Berlin, half an hour away by train.
Where to stay
The centre and the Dutch Quarter are a walk from Sanssouci. By the lakes there are quieter hotels.
Where to stay in Potsdam
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Centre and Dutch Quarter and By the lakes. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Potsdam
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Potsdam
Is there a free walking tour in Potsdam?
Potsdam has free walking tours of the town and a sightseeing bus linking the palaces.
How much does a guided tour in Potsdam cost?
The paid activity currently on Civitatis costs €20.
How much time do you need to see Potsdam?
A long day for Sanssouci and the town; many visit on a day trip from Berlin, half an hour away by train.
Where should I stay in Potsdam?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Potsdam we cover Centre and Dutch Quarter and By the lakes.