Potsdam palaces tour: Sanssouci, Cecilienhof & New Palace

Three palaces, three walks, one afternoon in Potsdam

A three-hour guided tour of Potsdam visits Sanssouci Palace, Cecilienhof Palace and the New Palace on foot, with a local guide providing commentary at each stop and through the Baroque old town. The tour includes a headset so you hear the guide clearly, and runs in German with English available via audio guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cecilienhof Palace20m
2. New Palace20m
3. Sanssouci Palace20m

City and Palaces Tour in Potsdam

• Visit Sanssouci Palace
• Visit Cecilienhof Palace
• Visit New Palace
• Enjoy sightseeing tour of Potsdam

The experience

The tour starts with your guide leading you through Cecilienhof Palace, where the Potsdam Conference took place in 1945. From there you walk to the New Palace, one of Potsdam's largest royal residences, before heading to Sanssouci Palace: the most visited castle in the city. Between stops, you stroll through the Baroque old town, walking in the footsteps of Frederick the Great, known locally as "Old Fritz." The guide shares anecdotes and historical context at each palace, so you understand what you're standing in front of rather than just moving through it.

You'll wear a headset throughout the tour so the guide's voice reaches you clearly even in larger rooms or outdoor spaces. The commentary switches between German and English during the walks themselves. If you prefer English, an audio guide is available. The whole experience runs three hours, which gives you time to see the main rooms and grounds of each palace without rushing through them or spending the entire day on one site.

What’s included

• Headset for clear audio.
• local guide leading walks at Sanssouci, Cecilienhof and the New Palace.
• live commentary in German with English audio guide available.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 12:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideGerman

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Schloesserrundfahrt Alter Fritz

Is this one for you?This is a shared, guided tour with a local expert, so you move as a group and hear stories at each palace rather than exploring on your own. It suits anyone who wants the history and context of the three major palaces without spending a full day on one site or arranging separate visits.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (6 to 14 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What are the three palaces we visit on this tour?

Sanssouci Palace, Cecilienhof Palace and the New Palace. Sanssouci is Potsdam's most popular castle and the summer residence of Frederick the Great; Cecilienhof is where the 1945 Potsdam Conference was held; and the New Palace is one of the city's largest royal buildings.

How long is the tour and what does it include?

The tour runs three hours and includes guided walks at all three palaces, a stroll through the Baroque old town, a headset to hear the guide clearly, and live commentary in German or English via audio guide.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them boarding and disembarking.