Potsdam is Berlin's most popular day-trip destination and for good reason. It's a veritable playground for biking with many Prussian andCold War sights tucked deep in parks and along quiet alleyways. Come prepared for an action-filled day!

We start by taking bikes from our TV Tower shop with us on the train for the 25+km journey to Potsdam. In 6.5 - 7 hours, including transport time, our tour covers about 16 km (10 miles) so there is a bit more biking than our other Berlin tours. However, Potsdam is also quite flat with lots of sights and stops.

Here are some of the many reasons why we think you'll love our Gardens & Palaces of Potsdam Bike Tour:

- Realizing that with its 20+ palaces, numerous parks and gardens, unique WWII and Cold War role in history, and distinct present-day flair, that Potsdam is far more than the "Versailles of Berlin", but rather earning of its UNESCO World Heritage status in many ways.

- Appreciating the power, lifestyle, and grandeur of the Hohenzollern legacy through their various lavish gardens, parks, and palaces.

- Understanding the impact the Potsdam Agreement at Cecilienhof had on Europe to close out World War II foreshadowing an era of tension and distrust in the ensuing Cold War. Entry and audio guide into Cecilienhof Palace are included and we give you plenty of time to explore the interior!

- Comparing the Potsdam of today - a vibrant university city filled with creative minds and energy - within the backdrop of life under communism behind the Iron Curtain.

Additional Information

Duration: 6,5 hours

Distance: approx. 10 miles (16km)

Departure times:

Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:00 am from April 1st till October 31st.

Departure point:

Outside the entrance of the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz.

Price:

Adults: 40EU

Students & Pensioners: 38EU

Please note:

Please present yourself at the location 15 minutes prior to the departure.

New Palace

This largest of palaces was built by Friedrick the Great to house guests. It's a magnificent way to kick off the tour before riding along the magnificent Sans Succi park.

Sanssouci Palace

The most famous and photographed of Potsdam's palaces is undoubtedly Sanssouci Palace. With its unique yellow color, baroque flair, and location atop Sanssouci Park it's a highlight of the tour. We give you time to walk around the former residence of Friedrick the Great.

Windmill

Windmill? Indeed. There were once numerous windmills to grind grains in Potsdam. We'll see one beautifully restored and you may think you're in Holland.

Orangerie

There are so many palaces and monuments in Potsdam it's hard not to take them for granted. The beautiful Orangerie was built in typical Italian Renaissance style, adding unique diversity to the architecture surrounding Sanssouci Park.

Sanssouci Park

We give you time to get off the bike and explore Sanssouci Park on your own. Grab numerous pictures and soak in the beauty and tranquility where once Friedrick the Great and Voltaire walked.

Glienicke Bridge

Potsdam lies in former East Germany. However, when we cross over the Glienicke Bridge - famous for the spy exchanges that took place here during the Cold War - we'll briefly be in West Berlin.

Cecilienhof Palace

This was the last of the palaces built by the Hohenzollern royal family in Potsdam. You will find out many more details about it though during the tour: admission and audio guide are included with the tour!

More Cecilienhof

We chose Cecilienhof as the palace to go into not just because of its beauty, but because the famous Potsdam Agreement following WWII was signed here. Truman, Stalin, and Churchill arguably started the Cold War with this conference and document.

Things To Bring

Printed voucher 

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation more then a week in advance: administration costs of 15%
Cancellation between a week and 48 hours prior to departure date: 50% of the total amount
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to departure date : 100% of the total amount
No show: no restitution

Departs

Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 am from April 1st until October 31st

Pickup/Departure

Outside the entrance of the giant TV Tower at Alexanderplatz.
Look for a yellow sign & shop : "Fat Tire".

*** Present your voucher at least 15 minutes before departure***

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