The 15 Best Potsdam & Sanssouci Day Trips from Berlin

1.City and Castles Tour

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

A 3-hour Potsdam bus and walking tour tracing Old Fritz, with Sanssouci terraces, Dutch Quarter stops, Alexandrowka, and Cecilienhof grounds.

“This tour was a great introduction to historical sites of Potsdam. You can explore them on your own later as it includes a hop on hop off option after the tour. Victoria was a great guide and had a lot of information to help us understand the history. Unfortunately the weather didn't help much on my tour, so dress accordingly so you have no problems with that. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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2.Palace Tour by Boat

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

A 90-minute Potsdam palace cruise along the Havel, with German and English commentary, UNESCO views, and a pass under Glienicke Bridge.

“It was a nice little journey on the water and gave some information.”

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3.Sanssouci Palace and Prussian Palaces Entry Ticket

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

Timed entry to Sanssouci Palace plus access to other open Prussian palaces and gardens in Potsdam, UNESCO sites since 1990.

“The castle and grounds were beautiful, as was the surrounding area. We appreciated the headsets with English offered. We have been to castles with no guides or headsets and didn’t get nearly as much out of them.”

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4.World Heritage Cruise to Potsdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,435 reviews · from $25

UNESCO Havel River cruise from Berlin-Wannsee to Potsdam. Palaces, gardens, and Prussia sights, with drinks and snacks on board.

“Really enjoyed the cruise along the Spree - great that the return trip was a different route, showing a different side of Berlin - very interesting. The people were lovely - drinks on board were very reasonable. The dinner was OK - but we went more for the sights. Drinks on board the boat were reasonable, too. The directions to the pick up point were OK, but a photo of the actual point of departure would have helped a lot - to let us know we were in the right place. Very good on-board commentary, and very punctual service.Read more”

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5.Potsdam by Boat: Island Cruise

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

Potsdam by Boat island cruise in 4 hours on the Havel, past Caputh, Werder, palaces, Babelsberg, and Glienicke Bridge. $42.

“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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6.Potsdam and Sanssouci Palace Tour with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · from $73

Half-day tour from Berlin to Potsdam, with live commentary, Sanssouci Palace entry, and guided walks through the gardens and royal architecture.

“Our guide was a delight. Funny, knowledgeable, approachable. Our group all got along great. So happy I did this tour to learn more about Potsdam while in Berlin!”

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

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

Potsdam hop-on hop-off bus tour: see Sanssouci Palace, Old Dutch Quarter, and Filmmuseum from an open-air double-decker with live guide.

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8.Museum Barberini Entry Ticket

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

Spend 2 hours in Potsdam’s Museum Barberini, home to Hasso Plattner’s Impressionist gems and a free digital audio guide, from $11.

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9.Potsdam Half-Day Walking Tour from Berlin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 398 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $23

Half-day Potsdam walking tour from Berlin with Church of Peace Venetian mosaic and Sanssouci highlights, ending at the palace area.

“Great tour, well organised and Tobi our guide was well informed and helpful. Wear comfy shoes and take a drink.”

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10.Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 364 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

Half-day coach tour from Berlin to UNESCO Potsdam. Skip lines at Sanssouci, then see Dutch Quarter, Bridge of Spies, Alexandrovka.

“A wonderful tour. Excellent Guide. Clean & comfortable coach ride from Berlin to Potsdam. Everything ran like clockwork. Great experience.”

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11.City and Palaces Tour Potsdam – Stadt- und Schloesserrundfahrt Potsdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

3-hour bus and walking Potsdam tour with headsets, visiting Cecilienhof, Neues Palais, and Sanssouci Palace for orientation.

“Nice and friendly tour guide. A great way to get around and see the main sites in Potsdam during a first visit. I recommend it.”

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12.Small group Potsdam: A Journey Through History and Palaces

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 317 reviews · 6 hours · from $659

Half-day Potsdam tour from Berlin with a small private guide, Sanssouci Palace, Church of Peace, Dutch Quarter, and top photo stops.

“The day was packed with beautiful and interesting sights related to the Kings and emperors of Prussia. Our guide Gregor was a fountain of knowledge and did a great job of explaining and engaging the tour group.”

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13.Biosphäre Potsdam Entry Ticket

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

Step into Biosphäre Potsdam for orchids, butterflies, and an underwater deep-sea exhibit, all indoors and easy to fit in a day.

“It was about 2 hours worth of activities. Definitely very warm and humid — the butterfly house is kept at almost 28 degrees! It's hard to catch the birds because they're constantly hiding in the trees, but other than that, it's a really great experience. I saw a lot of younger kids really enjoy it so great for families. There was so much diversity in the insects on display and the tree cutter ants are a surprising favorite!!”

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14.Potsdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $32Top rated

Half-day Potsdam in Spanish, from Sanssouci Palace to the Dutch Quarter and Brandenburger Tor, with easy city walking.

“Buen guía. Magnifico recorrido , a pesar del frio. Muy interesante y recomendable un trozo de la historia.”

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15.Potsdam, City of Emperors Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $80

Small-group Potsdam walking tour from Berlin: baroque palaces, Bridge of Spies, UNESCO sites, WWII Potsdam Conference, Sanssouci.

“It was a small group with only myself and one other traveller in attendance. Susan was an excellent tour guide. She guided us with a wealth of knowledge and insights. Her personality made the history feel close and accessible. By the end of the tour it felt like I'd spent thRead more”

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