Potsdam Sightseeing City Tours | Information & Tickets

Discover Potsdam with a City Tour: With our partner, you can conveniently book city tours, steamboat trips, boat tours, as well as activities and attractions in Potsdam and the surrounding area – completely risk-free. We have compared and compiled the best hop-on/hop-off bus tours and castle tours for you. Take your time to gather information and book without any worries.

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The following options are available:

Sanssouci Palace tickets and guided tours
Castle tours by boat or bus
Hop-On/Hop-Off bus tours
Potsdam city tours
Bike tours through Potsdam
Guided city walks and tours through Potsdam
Boat tours around Potsdam, the islands, or Wannsee

Tip: If you don’t have a travel guide for Potsdam yet, we have a suitable selection for you here.

Moreover, throughout the year, there are many interesting events in Potsdam. It’s best to combine your visit with sightseeing and a lovely event. If you want to explore not only Potsdam but also Berlin comfortably on a city tour, we recommend one of the best Berlin city tours. Berlin is just a few minutes away by train, offering you the chance to discover some of the most beautiful Berlin attractions.

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Discover Potsdam with a guided city tour or castle tour – Tickets available!

There are various ways to explore Potsdam, whether on a classic city tour by bus or boat, a flexible hop-on/hop-off bus tour, or a Segway tour.

Our partners offer a variety of tours in and around Potsdam, often including tickets for the attractions. So, you don’t have to worry about anything and can enjoy your day in a relaxed manner. Experience Potsdam with a guided tour. We recommend booking comfortably and easily in advance to reserve your tickets for the desired day, as spots are limited for each tour.

Potsdam City Tour: Classic Hop-On/Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus (City Sightseeing Europe) – GetYourGuide certified Bestseller, Potsdam

Discover Potsdam, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, with a 1-day ticket for the hop-on/hop-off bus tour. Along the route, there are 12 stops where you have the freedom to get on or off at your own pace. Buses run every 30 minutes (every hour in winter).

Explore the elegant alleys around Brandenburger Straße and the famous Dutch Quarter. A true highlight is the visit to Sanssouci Palace, an 18th-century masterpiece built by Frederick the Great in the style of Versailles. In the beautiful Sanssouci Park, you can relax and admire many lavishly furnished rooms of the palace that will transport you back to the time of Frederick II. Enjoy the terraces and landscaped gardens. Another impressive destination is the Raffaelsaal in the Orangery, housing numerous copies of the works of the Renaissance painter. Throughout the 105-minute bus tour, you’ll be entertained by lively commentary from a live guide.

Of course, within the day ticket, you can also get on or off at any of the following stops as you please:

1. Luisenplatz 2. Central Station 3. Film Museum 4. Dutch Quarter 5. Glienicke Bridge 6. Marble Palace 7. Cecilienhof 8. Alexandrowka 9. New Palace 10. Orangery 11. Sanssouci Palace 12. Obelisk

Enjoy the freedom to explore Potsdam at your own pace and be amazed by the diverse attractions of this fascinating city.

Included are:

1-day ticket for the hop-on/hop-off bus tour on a calendar day
Headphones & audio commentary (available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Russian)
Information brochure with city map, attractions, and local offers.

Potsdam City Tour: Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Ticket for 24 Hours (City Circle)

Experience a comfortable and convenient bus tour through the former Prussian city of Potsdam. Discover Sanssouci Palace, the Dutch Quarter, the Glienicke Bridge, and many other important landmarks on a flexible tour. The exploration starts either at the main train station or at one of the 16 Hop-On/Hop-Off stations.

Take a seat on the upper deck and let informative audio commentaries guide you through your headphones. Enjoy the 100-minute continuous tour or hop on and off throughout the day as you please. During the tour, you will discover famous attractions such as the New Palace and Cecilienhof.

Take advantage of the freedom to board and disembark the bus as you wish. Stroll through the tranquil green spaces of Sanssouci or browse the shops along Potsdam’s shopping mile. This bus tour offers you a flexible and relaxed way to experience the beauty and history of Potsdam. Be inspired by the diversity of the sights and tailor your day to your own pace and interests.

Included:

Personal in-ear headphones

Potsdam City Tour: City and Old Fritz Castle Tour through Potsdam Bestseller, Potsdam

One of the most popular city tours in Potsdam is the “City and Old Fritz Castle Tour.” Discover Potsdam in a relaxed way as the tour takes you to the highlights of the city. You will pass through the Potsdam city center, the picturesque Dutch Quarter, and reach the historic Glienicke Bridge. On the tour, you will see Cecilienhof Palace, the Alexandrowka log house settlement, the famous terraces of Sanssouci, the tomb of Frederick the Great, and the impressive New Palace. This tour provides a great first overview of the attractions of the state capital Potsdam.

The city tour is interesting and entertaining, and you will follow the traces of “Old Fritz” (Frederick II) as you experience the beautiful sights and impressive castles of Potsdam. The route takes you through the bustling Potsdam city center and the picturesque Dutch Quarter to the historic Glienicke Bridge. Learn more about the fascinating history of the “Forbidden City” and take a guided walk through the impressive Cecilienhof Palace. Visit the Alexandrowka colony, known for its traditional Russian wooden houses and considered “Little Siberia.” Finally, explore the famous terraces of Sanssouci and the tomb of Frederick the Great. Stroll through the enchanting gardens of Park Sanssouci and admire Potsdam’s largest palace before spending the afternoon at your leisure.

This city tour offers a perfect opportunity to explore Potsdam and experience the rich history and fascinating architecture of this charming city.

Duration: 3 hours

Included are:

Bus and walking tour
Audio guide and brochures

Further Tours and Activities

In addition to that, there is a wide range of other tours and activities available to explore Potsdam. Make the most of your visit with one of the following enticing offers:

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If you not only want to explore Potsdam but also Berlin on a leisurely city tour, we recommend one of these best Berlin city tours.

Explore Potsdam with a boat tour / sightseeing cruise from the water – Tickets

Potsdam is surrounded by water and can be conveniently explored by boat. Experience Potsdam from a whole new perspective and enjoy a relaxing boat ride to the city’s attractions. Take advantage of one of the following GetYourGuide or Viator offers. We also recommend booking in advance to secure your tickets for the desired day, as availability is limited for each tour.

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River Cruises




Private Cruises





If you not only want to explore Potsdam but also Berlin from the water, we recommend one of these best Berlin boat trips.

BerlinWelcomeCard all inclusive

Discover Potsdam on a bus tour with the Potsdam & Berlin WelcomeCard, offering a free ride and saving €17 on your day ticket. It also includes free admission to the Museum Barberini and many other Berlin attractions. It’s worth it (More information).