Potsdam: Old Town Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG1394696-2129554
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Potsdam's Old Town with a certified guide and learn fascinating things about Prussia, Brandenburg, the city's history, legends, and life in Potsdam.
Experience Potsdam's historic old town on a varied walking tour that combines well-known landmarks with exciting stories and surprising details.
Together with a certified guide, you will discover important places around the Alter Markt, the Neuer Markt, the historic city canal, and the Dutch Quarter. You will learn how Potsdam developed into a royal capital and what role the city played in the history of Prussia and Brandenburg.
In addition to historical contexts, you can expect entertaining anecdotes, Potsdam legends, and personal insights into life in the city. There is plenty of time for questions throughout the guided tour. Upon request, you will also receive personal recommendations for the rest of your stay in Potsdam.
The tour ends at Bassinplatz. The starting point and ending point are about 850 meters apart. Upon request, the guide will accompany you back to the starting point at the Museum Barberini after the guided tour.
Highlights
- Discover the most important places in the historic old town of Potsdam
- Learn about the history of Potsdam, Prussia, and Brandenburg
- Hear entertaining stories, anecdotes, and legends from the city
- Explore the Old Market, the City Canal, and the Dutch Quarter
- Get personal recommendations from a certified Potsdam guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The guided tour takes place entirely on foot.
The tour generally takes place even in changeable weather.
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
The starting point and ending point are approximately 850 meters apart.
Upon request, the guide will accompany you back to the starting point after the tour.
Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the tour departure.
Interior visits and entrance tickets are not part of the tour.
Meet your guide directly in front of the main entrance of the Museum Barberini at the Old Market. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the start of the guided tour.
INCLUDED
- 2.5-hour guided city tour
- Certified guide
- Questions answered during the guided tour
- Personal recommendations for the rest of your stay
- Escort back to the starting point upon request
NOT INCLUDED
- Food/Drinks
- Entrance tickets
- Hotel pick-up and return transfer
- Personal expenses
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.
