From Berlin: Potsdam Highlights & Sanssouci half day Walking Tour

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1. This Potsdam Tour takes you on a journey through the city that once housed the kings of the Prussian Empire and the Kaisers of Germany. Known for its beauty, Potsdam boasts some of Europe's most magnificent palaces. Explore Sanssouci Palace, Germany's largest World Heritage site and a favourite of Frederick the Great. Stroll through the gardens of the Aristocratic Mansion, where the last German Kaiser resided, and visit Cecilienhof, the historic site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference.

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2. The Marmorpalais (or Marble Palace) is a former royal residence in Potsdam, near Berlin in Germany, built on the grounds of the extensive Neuer Garten

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3. Brandenburg, Germany, built from 1914 to 1917 in the layout of an English Tudor manor house. Cecilienhof was the last palace built by the House of Hohenzollern that ruled the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Empire, until the end of World War I. It is famous for having been the location of the Potsdam Conference in 1945, in which the leaders of the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States made important decisions affecting the shape of post-World War II Europe and Asia.

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4. No other palace is more closely associated with Frederick the Great's personality than Sanssouci. The name itself, "Sanssouci" - meaning "without a care" - reflects the king's primary desire and guiding principle. This was his cherished retreat, a place where he found solace and companionship in the company of his dogs. Sanssouci was ultimately his favorite residence and sanctuary, especially during challenging times.

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5. The Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel) in Potsdam is a charming neighborhood featuring 134 red Dutch brick buildings, nearly all of which have been meticulously restored.

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6. Potsdam, a city just outside Berlin, Germany, was once the summer home of the Prussian King Frederick the Great. The magnificent Sanssouci Palace sits at the heart of the complex, overlooking Italian-style gardens with fountains. Nearby, the historic Mill offers stunning city views. The neoclassical Charlottenhof Palace is surrounded by English gardens, while the 19th-century Roman Baths are a testament to the city's rich history.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Berlin

• Its from-price is 86% below the median of the 82 day trips we list in Berlin.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 82.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Berlin

Berlin is Germany's creative, open-minded capital, where landmarks of a turbulent history stand among art, green parks and legendary nightlife.

The Brandenburg Gate is the city's symbol, close to the glass-domed Reichstag and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Fragments of the Berlin Wall survive, most strikingly at the East Side Gallery, a long stretch covered in murals, and at the Bernauer Strasse memorial, while Checkpoint Charlie marks the most famous former crossing point.

Top-ranked sights in Berlin: Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (Holocaust Memorial), Checkpoint Charlie.

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