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Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Berlin have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Potsdam and be back in Berlin the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

Day Trips

Duration

6 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, Türkçe, Deutsch, Português, Français, Español, Српски, Hrvatski, Slovenščina, Русский, עברית

Included

• Private Guide
• Public Transport
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Food Costs (optional
• on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Alexanderplatz Bahnhof, in front of the DB ticket office - Berlin to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. More about Germany

   Give yourself the time to not only visit Berlin by also visiting Potsdam. Germany is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Potsdam

4. Gems of Potsdam

   Check out Sanssouci Palace, Alter Markt, Neues Palais, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Potsdam with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

5. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Potsdam, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Berlin. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

6. Local Knowledge

   To experience the best of Potsdam, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Heather

(About local Betty)

21 May 2025

Betty was a perfect companion for a day of touring around Potsdam. She was knowledgeable of local history and made sure to fill every minute with engaging conversation. I appreciated her flexibility when I wanted to explore two locations that caught my attention along the way, two short side quests. She even handled the train tickets, giving me a chance to observe how to use the rail system. We easily coordinated our meeting spot and itinerary via the app's chat feature. Betty's offer to recommend other notable places to visit after our tour was incredibly helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Betty and would choose her as my guide again.Knowledgeable, Friendly, and Fun!

Unknown

(About local Seth)

30 March 2025

Spent a wonderful day with Seth visiting the house where the Wannsee Conference was held, then we went to see the KGB Prison at Leistikowstraße, and finally walked through Potsdam, visiting the Dutch Quarter, having lunch and hearing great stories about WW2 and the Cold War. Seth helped us plan our day and set our itinerary around what we suggested and then made his own recommendations so the logistics of our travels made sense. He is well versed and personable and an an overall great guy. My 15 year old son said our day with Seth was the highlight of our trip to Berlin. Reach out to Seth and schedule a day with him. You will have a great time! Great day with Seth in Berlin and Potsdam

Jessica

(About local Tiago)

21 October 2024

Tiago is very knowledgeable and just a fun person to be around. He has made our tour through Potsdam entertaining and memorable. Tiago also find's the right balance between historic and fun facts. We were very pleased with how everything went.Best Tour of Potsdam

Jacob

(About local Martin )

1 October 2024

Martin was an excellent guide! He had a good suggestion about which train station to meet at, which made meeting up and getting out to Potsdam easier and quicker. He was very knowledgeable and personable. He knew how to maximize the time without making it feel rushed or hurried at all. Highly recommend!Excellent Experience!

Patricia🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Martin )

27 May 2024

Nous avons passé une excellente journée à Postdam, joyau de l'Allemagne à visiter impérativement car la ville est sublime! Si vous avez la chance de visiter avec Martin, cela rendra votre visite magique. Non seulement nous avons été émerveillées par les lieux mais nous avons fait une très belle rencontre et appris tant de choses. Mille mercis MartinVisite privée de Postdam

Jason🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Miha)

19 March 2024

To cut it short, Miha was amazing! He made our tour happen even on a short notice and an unannounced transport strike in Berlin. He went above and beyond, even bringing us to the train station himself to make sure we get back to our hotel. Thanks Miha for making our short stay in Berlin memorable! Must book y'all! Mabuhay from your friends in the Philippines! 🫶🫶🫶Went above and beyond

Fumiyo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiago)

24 September 2022

Tiago was great!!! He customized whole trip for us, made reservations for audio tours accordingly and also have us experienced amazing food too:):) Whole trip went without hiccups and we really enjoyed whole trip to Potsdam!Amazing time!

charlotte🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Tiago)

12 August 2022

Spent a lovely day exploring Potsdam with Tiago. Tiago was friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the Potsdam area. With hindsight we would have liked to have visited the Bridge of Spies and the Potsdam Conference Centre but quite a large area to cover.Grrat day at Potsdam

Di🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Tiago)

12 May 2022

Really enjoyed our tour with Tiago. He was lovely and very knowledgeable. We did however, feel that it ended rather abruptly and we weren't informed that we were walking back to the station. 40 plus minutes of travelling to and from Potsdam cut into the 4 hours allocated plus we finished with half an hour to spare. It would perhaps be better to meet at Potsdam thus allowing more time for the tour. It would also have been nice to have had the opportunity to stop for refreshments or even been told that the tour was close to finishing so that we could have perhaps decided to stay in Potsdam to have lunch or a drink.Informative tour

Manuela🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Miha)

20 August 2021

I have been to Berlin a few times before but now I had the time to explore the city a little more. I booked the Gems of Potsdam Tour with Miha and - due to a public transportation strike - we quickly decided to do a Gems of Berlin Mitte Tour :-) Miha is very open and it has been so easy to start a conversation with him. You can tell from the first minute that he loves Berlin and loves what he is doing. He tailored the 'improvised' tour exactly to my taste. He is talkative and knows so much about history, (street) art and those little stories that only locals know. I really enjoyed the time exploring the city with him a lot. I will definitely come back to Berlin to do the Potsdam tour with Miha! Thank you Miha for your time, your stories and for the wonderful, multifaceted person you are!Miha, you are awesome!

Mayan

(About local Michèle)

26 September 2020

Michele is a fantastic tour guide! She is very knowledgeable about Potsdam and was very flexible to our needs so the tour was tailored for us. We laughed and learned and had a great day visiting this beautiful and unique city with Michele.Fantastic tour guide

George🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

(About local Betty)

7 March 2020

Berlib in speed!

Jacque🇺🇸 United States

(About local Whit)

6 October 2019

Whit was a great host for Potsdam. He was witty and full of suggestions and recommendations for Berlin as well as future travels. My husband and I were so glad to meet Whit and share part of our day with him. Potsdsm

Brian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Betty)

27 September 2019

Betty was brilliant Lovely Day Out in Potsdam

Wilma

(About local Miha)

4 September 2019

Miha is a very friendly and profissional cultural Guide!Potsdam tour

Carole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Whit)

11 July 2019

Whit is very congenial, flexible and knowledgeable about the area as well as about the history, art and architecture of Potsdam. He loves to share his ideas and experiences on any subject, not just about Potsdam and its kings and castles. We also enjoyed a lovely stroll through the mature gardens of the SansSoucci Palace and a very pleasant walk through the central area of Potsdam. Along the way, we learned many historical facts about Peter the Great and his exploits. A very worthwhile excursion. Thanks Whit!

Patrick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

25 June 2019

We had the best time touring Potsdam with Miha! He was very engaging and entertaining. Most of all, you can tell that he has a real love for traveling, history, and culture. Miha is certainly able to give you a first- rate tour of the most popular sites in a given area, but what makes him stand out is that he is also very adept at tailoring a tour to your own preferences. If you are reading this and wondering if you should book a tour with Miha for Berlin or Potsdam, do it! I promise that you will walk away with a much better understanding and far greater appreciation of these cities. Around Town with Miha!

John🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Betty)

12 June 2019

Had a great tour around Potsdam, the guide was well versed in her knowledge and did ensure we were told of facts and historical data on our tour. A very nice person with great charisma and a fab personality. In summary exemplaryPotsdam with Betty?

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

3 June 2019

Betty was just incredible! I would say our trip to Potsdam was easily the most fun & memorable of our eight days in Berlin because of her. She has a great sense of humor, is very lively, enthusiastic, flexible, and very, very knowledgeable. I found her to be a natural story-teller, bringing to life such characters as Frederick the Great and his father and the uniting of Germany so as to help make sense of everything we were seeing around us. She could point things out about the art, architecture, sculpture, and layout of the city around us, how it came to be, the thinking behind it, how it was impacted by the war. This was only topped, perhaps, by her insightful, loving, and sometimes wry perspectives on Berlin itself as we traveled by train to and from Potsdam; I learned more from Betty's thoughts and observations about Berlin and what has made it what it is today in a few short hours than I did in all the rest of our time there. Warm and easy to be with, always thoughtful, Betty is a guide I would enthusiastically recommend to anyone who wants to learn anything about Berlin!Amazing tour guide

Simone Wenkert🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Miha)

29 April 2019

Miha was very nice, gave many explanations about Potsdam. And at the end of the tour, we could return by ourselves to visit the interior of Sans Souci Palace (that was not included in the tour).Thank you, Miha!

Sheila

(About local Betty)

17 April 2019

Betty was knowledgeable, fun and full of energy. Comprehensive overview of Postdam with lots of walking. Thank you!! Great Energetic Guide

Peter J🇺🇸 United States

(About local Whit)

28 March 2019

AWESOME excursion. Potsdam has played a tremendous role in history and this gem should not be missed if your a visiting Berlin. Whit was very familiar with the area of Potsdam and very versed in the Architecture, Art and area how it played its part in bought Germán and World History. Yes the city of Berlin has many excursions and attractions but Potsdam should not be missed by any means. Explore and experience. Thank you Wiht for you help get me on the S Bahn at the end of the tour this meant a great deal to me. Once again Thank You Whit and Withlocals for the experience. Potdam

Neil🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Miha)

29 January 2019

We had a lovely time in Potsdam with Miha. He was really friendly and so knowledgeable. Potsdam really is a must visit place and so easy to get to from Berlin. Miha had organised all our train and tram tickets so all we had to do was look at the amazing palaces and listen to Miha’s stories. Highly recommended. Neil and MaureenGreat visit to Potsdam

Sharon

(About local Whit)

2 December 2018

A very knowledgeable guide. He made the trip very interesting. I would like to have Whit lead more tours that I take in Berlin.Whit

Whit🇵🇱 Poland

(About local Betty)

4 November 2018

i have never been to Potsdam and Betty’s knowledge of the whirlwind of events that make up Prussian and German history perfectly matches her energetic personality. She also has a refreshing sense of humor. I look forward to my next tour!Fantastic Betty

Kevin

(About local Michèle)

16 October 2018

We spent a full day in Potsdam. So excellent in every way: goo organization, well equipped, thoughtful itinerary. And, most importantly, a wonderful guide, Michele, a Canadian who feel in love with Berlin. Biking in Berlin and Potsdam is a fantastic way to see the city.Beautiful bike ride with Michelle

Steven🇺🇸 United States

(About local Martin )

7 June 2025

Martin was kind, knowledgeable, and funny. Our group really enjoyed the time we had on his tour and would highly recommend his services to others. - Georgia Boy ChoirA perfect welcome to Berlin

Renée🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Martin )

5 June 2025

Martin is an outstanding guide who knows a lot about the history of Berlin in general and especially about the Jewish part. We had a great morning walking around and being informed in such an interesting way. We really enjoyed his explanation. Thanks Martin! Hope to see you once more when we will visit Berlin. Jewish Berlin tour with Martin

Victoria 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

2 June 2025

My two boys and I had the great fortune of spending the day with Seth. My kids enjoy history and have a keen interest in WWII and our experience with Seth blew their minds and opened them to new ideas and perspectives. It was a life changing experience that expanded our understanding of people and place, promoting deeper conversations. As a result, Seth has set us on a path of discovery, altering our travel plans so that we can explore more of the places we discussed during our tour. Top notch guide! Life Changing World View Experience

María Victoria

(About local Miha)

2 June 2025

The most wonderful afternoon tour! Miha’s skills, knowledge and abilities were absolutely the best. His insights certainly has made our experiencing Berlin an everlasting memory. He provided not only the city’s history but shared stories that gave us a deeper understanding and perspective. And he was kind enough to answer all of our questions. It was our honor to meet and share this time with Miha. Outstanding walking tour

Rhea🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Michèle)

31 May 2025

Michele was an amazing guide for us. We walked most of the tour to see the highlights of the city. Great background knowledge about the history but also relevant details about the Berlin of today. Great that she ended the trip by sharing an overview of the highlights to do oer neighborhood! We enjoyed our time together very much. Tip: schedule a tour by bike with Michele to cover more ground. Amazing & Passionate guide!

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

29 May 2025

My 14 yo grandson and I loved our tour with Seth. He told so many pertinent stories to our discussions on what happened in Berlin in WWII and showed us many photos of the original buildings that we discussed that were no longer there. We definitely got what we paid for and more - Seth showed us the Jewish Quarter, many beautiful memorials, talked about the damage that occurred as the Soviet’s arrived, told stories about many events during the war, and captivated us for the entire morning. The tour was well paced (including a stop at Starbucks for some sustenance for my grandson) and the rain didn’t stop him or us for a minute - in fact we hardly noticed it was raining (not!). On a special note, I asked Seth about Jazz clubs as this is a special interest of ours and he went above and beyond, doing research and giving us a list before arrival. I’ll call Seth again the next time we are in Berlin!! So many stories

Alex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michèle)

28 May 2025

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of taking a private tour of Berlin with Michèle last weekend, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we met our guide, we knew we were in great hands. Her deep knowledge of Berlin’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought the city to life in a way we never could have imagined on our own. Michèle was so warm, professional, and incredibly engaging— we completely forgot about the less than ideal weather. She answered every question with enthusiasm and tailoring the experience to our interests with thoughtful recommendations along the way. We explored iconic landmarks, lesser-known neighborhoods, and even an amazing tucked-away doughnut shop we'd never have discovered otherwise. Our tour was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of our trip. Highly, highly recommended!A Truly Unforgettable Berlin Experience!

Cameron🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

27 May 2025

If you’re looking for the perfect way to experience Berlin’s beauty and history, look no further than a private bike tour with Miha. I had the pleasure of doing just that, and it was easily one of the highlights of my trip to Germany. From the moment I met Miha, I knew I was in great hands. Energetic, knowledgeable, and full of charm, he guided me effortlessly through the heart of Berlin — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems I would never have found on our own. It was the ideal balance of storytelling and sightseeing: Miha brought the past to life with gripping anecdotes and a great knowledge of history, all while making sure I was enjoying the ride (literally!). Loved it!!!!!!Miha Made Berlin Shine!

Mark

(About local Miha)

27 May 2025

Miha was great. He met us at our hotel and walked us to all the sites we were hoping to see. He provided tons of personal insight, including restaurant recommendations – we tried two; both were fantastic. Would highly recommend Miha for anyone looking for a unique and insightful tour of BerlinWonderful Experience

Rudin

(About local Seth)

23 May 2025

We found the culinary tour very surprising. The food was diverse and more than plentiful, and it could be adjusted at any time to suit personal preferences. Dietary requirements were no problem at all. Seth is a pleasant man with a lot of knowledge about Berlin's history and shares fun and interesting facts. We really enjoyed it.Relaxte en orginele cullinaire ervaring

Ben & Lauren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

23 May 2025

Seth facilitated a fantastic, four-hour tour for our family of three. He has a fun personality and struck a perfect balance of being passionately engaged while also seeming relaxed. His knowledge was impressive. He showed & taught us several fascinating items that I don't think we would have known without him. We highly recommend Seth.Seth - highly recommend

Kit

(About local Betty)

22 May 2025

Betty was a breath of fresh air. Very knowledgeable around World War 2 and the cold war. Betty made learning easy and adapted the tour to be fully wheelchair accessible. Betty also showed us parts of Berlin that would be of interest to us for the rest of our stay that week. Thank you Betty from Kit and the team.New to Berlin

Richard and Garrett🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

19 May 2025

Betty was a fantastic guide; informative, thoughtful, entertaining, and knowledgeable. You will learn so much from her and see places you would not have thought to look up and see. Thank you for sharing Berlin with us!Wonderful Tour

Inga

(About local Miha)

19 May 2025

We were 6 ladies on a birthday weekend in Berlin and had the best time with Miha being our tour guide. He told us so many stories and historical facts about Berlin , related to the places , buildings we were passing, it was very interesting and fun at the same time. We also took many little side streets where Miha showed us such nice hidden spots, we absolutely loved it and want to come back for another tour with Miha!Awesome tour with MIHA

Tim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michèle)

18 May 2025

Our tour of Berlin with Michelle was nothing short of outstanding. We’ve been fortunate to have taken many guided tours over the years, but Michelle stands out as the best guide we’ve ever had. Her deep knowledge of Berlin’s rich history, culture, and landmarks added so much depth and meaning to our experience. Michelle was not only incredibly well-informed but also warm, courteous, and genuinely kind. She answered every question with patience and insight, and her enthusiasm for the city was infectious. Her thoughtful approach and personalized attention made us feel welcome and cared for throughout the entire tour. We truly can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our time with Michelle. She made our visit to Berlin unforgettable, and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch guide. Thank you, Michelle, for making our trip so special! Tim, Candy, Brenda, Sebastiana, René, & Louise. A Truly Exceptional Guide

cherie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

18 May 2025

Seth gave us an amazing tour. He has a deep knowledge of history and our tour was 100% customized. He was prompt, engaging and had a nice sense of humor. We covered a lot of ground in 3 hours. Great Tour

Deana

(About local Tiago)

17 May 2025

We only had 1 full day in Berlin- and we were grateful to have booked a personalized tour with Tiago! He took us to the main cultural and historical spots in Berlin. Then- he also took us to taste popular pub food and beer and a few other traditional dishes with wine. It was a very informative and enjoyable few hours! Would definitely do again! Great way to get a taste of Berlin!

Jenny🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Betty)

14 May 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Betty, and we were so glad that we saw parts of Berlin that most tourists miss. Together with the more usual activities and "attractions" we'd already enjoyed, the afternoon enabled us to experience à more rounded and "real" impression of the city. Betty was willing and able to taylor the experience to fit our preferences, so we started off looking at architecture on Museum Island (Insel), continued to some fascinating shops & galleries in Hackescher Markt, & finished in a community arts centre in the "alternative" neighbourhood of Kreuzberg. Betty was a well-informed, energetic, enthusiastic and engaging guide, who was nevertheless prepared to go at our pace, and respond to what we wanted. This was definitely a tour for visitors wanting something different from, or in addition to, the popular tourist haunts, who are prepared to be open to new and sometimes edgy experiences and possibly have their assumptions challenged. A great afternoon "off the beaten track"

Grant🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiago)

12 May 2025

Tiago walked us through a nice local neighborhood of Berlin, trying a variety of diverse and interesting cuisines. He also had many great recommendations for places to go after our tour endedGreat, knowledgeable tour guide

Jody

(About local Miha)

11 May 2025

Miha walked my 75 yr old mom and I through the history of Berlin. There is no way we would have gained so much knowledge on our own and Miha was a sweetheart to my mom walking at a nice pace. He is a top notch guide that is worth every penny! This is a must for Berlin. Thank you for such a memorable tourTrust us-Book Miha!

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiago)

10 May 2025

Tiago took us to six different places, spaced out over three hours. The tastings were so varied and all very good except we didn’t care for the currywurst. We understood that is a typical German street food. We highly enjoyed the rest though. Tiago was a great guide and even helped us with the Bahn route back to our hotel. I highly recommend his tour.Great food tour!

Jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

6 May 2025

Betty was awesome so fun she made the tour really enjoyable!!

Jeffrey🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Natalie)

2 May 2025

Very enjoyable tour. Natalie was able to make the tour interesting and entertaining, and able to pass on her considerable knowledge of Berlin and its history. She adapted the tour to our interests and gave us the time to take in the sites, even though we ran over our time. I would recommend Natalie as a guide. Berlin walking tour

Laura🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Seth)

22 April 2025

Seth set the right tone and pace for our family of four (2 adolescents). We really enjoyed learning about Berlin through the lens of WW2 and he helped bring the city’s history to life with well chosen facts and anecdotes. We thoroughly recommend Seth!Great introduction to Berlin