Free Tour of the historic center of Potsdam

In past centuries, Potsdam was considered one of the most important  Prussian cities. Today, surrounded by 19 lakes and the picturesque river  Havel surprises the visitors with fascinating  history, breathtaking  Sanssouci Palace and numerous gardens and parks.

The strong damages caused by the allied bombings in 1945 and the  subsequent Potsdam Conference held in the city, have completely changed  its character. During the guided tour of  2.5  hours, we will delve into  this fascinating history of ancient splendor, the destruction during  the war and the impressive reconstruction in the German reunification  era.

Our tour starts Am Alten Markt next to the 16 m high obelisk, in front  of  the representative St. Nikolaikirche. This is where we will learn  about the Hohenzollern dynasty, under which the city flourished in  culture, art, and architecture. Afterwards, we will continue covering  the most important points, such as enchanting Dutch Quarter,  Brandenburger Street and some historic city gates. The tour concludes in  front of the emblematic Sanssouci Palaces – a great symbol of the  affection for art, architecture and nature of its founder Prussian King  Frederic the Great.