Berlin: Potsdam and Wannsee Tour with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG846461-1338603
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Potsdam and Wannsee on a guided tour from Berlin. See the Glienicke Bridge, Cecilienhof where the Potsdam Conference took place, Sanssouci park, and the baroque Old Town.
Discover the highlights of Potsdam on a private guided tour. See the Olympic Stadium, Wannsee Villa, Glienicke Bridge, New Garden, Cecilienhof, Alexandrowka, Sanssouci Park, Old Town and the Dutch Quarter.
Your driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel in Berlin in an air-conditioned car or minivan. Go by Charlottenburg Palace and out to the Olympic Stadium first for a photo opportunity in front with the Olympic Rings from the 1936 games.
From there, go on a scenic drive through the Grunewald. A stop at the Wannsee Villa, site of the infamous 1942 Wannsee Conference, is optional. Then continue over the Glienicke Bridge (the "Bridge of Spies") into Potsdam.
The first stop there is the New Garden with Cecilienhof, site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference. The museum is unfortunately closed for renovation at present. From there, drive through Alexandrowka, a Russian colony, to Sanssouci Park. Enjoy a stroll in the beautiful park with a photo opportunity of the palace.
Later, drive through the Baroque Old Town and also the Dutch Quarter, all together over 400 well-preserved buildings from the 1740's. There will be time for a lunch break (price not included). Return is via Autobahn. The tour will be 6 hours total.
Highlights
- See the Olympic Stadium and the Olympic Rings from the 1936 games
- Visit the site of the infamous 1942 Wannsee Conference
- Drive through the Grunewald and see the Glienicke Bridge (the "Spy Bridge")
- Visit Sanssouci Park with its enchanting gardens
- Explore the Baroque Old Town and the Dutch Quarter in Potsdam
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Cecilienhof museum is currently closed for renovation.
Optional stop at the Wannsee Villa is available upon request.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.