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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, Français, Deutsch, Español, Português, 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

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

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

Felipe

(About local Seth)

21 April 2025

We had an amazing time with Seth! All the explanations were super interesting and he was 100% flexible to adapt our journey to our 7 months old baby!Great experience!

Steve🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiago)

19 April 2025

Tiago was a very welcoming and delightful host. He shared his favorite spots in his neighborhood and accommodated quickly to our dietary restrictions. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend you spend an evening getting to know both Thiago and part of Berlin. Great Guide, Great Food, Great Tour

Pallvi 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Natalie)

16 April 2025

I would highly recommend Natalie as a tour guide. She was so generous in sharing interesting information, helpful advice, and recommendations, which we really appreciated.

Chris

(About local Michèle)

13 April 2025

We booked Michèle through a word-of-mouth suggestion and it was a great call. Michèle was exactly the right blend of knowledgable, relaxed and helpful. She didn't rush, she listened to our needs and preferences and tailored our tour so well. It was much more like being with a friend than a "tour guide". Not knowing Berlin really at all we were slightly apprehensive at the prospect of biking in a big city, but it was perfect - most of the tour is not on busy streets, and even the busier bits were relatively calm. It never felt risky or stressful at all, especially with Michèle on hand. Book her today, you won't regret it!Michèle is amazing

Patrick🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Betty)

9 April 2025

It was a great tour, we had so much fun. Betty is so energetic and passioned about Berlin. Was a shame that we only had so little time. Next time we will be back for longer, promise!great and energetic tour of Berlin

Stephanie

(About local Seth)

8 April 2025

I have a physical disability, and Seth was incredibly patient, helpful, kind, and flexible, making my brief trip to Berlin genuinely unforgettable.RECOMMENDATION FOR SETH

Deborah

(About local Miha)

3 April 2025

This was my first time in Berlin and I didn’t choose the tourist highlights although even on this ‘off the beaten track’ tour there were large groups of tourists going through these areas. Miha was very knowledgeable and helped orient me to the area and point out the street art. We had a beautiful sunny spring day to explore Berlin and I appreciated the artisanal coffee shop he took me to. The only downside was that he arrived late and could have been better at communicating this to me. He did answer quickly once I messaged him on the app. Great street art tour

Riju🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pablo)

30 March 2025

First visit to Berlin, and we booked this experience for day one. What a phenomenal walking tour with Pablo. He made us feel relaxed and we built an instant rapport. Great facts and trivia about Berlin and German history. We would recommend this experience and especially Pablo, who even managed to organise a stunning sunset (lol!) at the end of the tour. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Heavenly historical hike!

hm4fzkxw5x🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

25 March 2025

Our family including our 2 teenage boys recently did the history tour with Miha. He was a great guide and kept the interest of our boys. It was a great way to see some of the highlights of the city and to learn some history behind them. I would highly recommend a tour with Miha! Berlin Hstory Tour

Nicola🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Martin )

23 March 2025

Martin war ein toller Begleiter! Er konnte sehr gut Zusammenhänge erklären, wusste sehr gut über die geschichtlichen Ereignisse Bescheid und hat diese mit einer Leichtigkeit erzählt. Wir haben einige versteckte Orte entdeckt, die wir ohne ihn nicht so einfach gefunden hätten. Die 3 Stunden mit ihm vergingen wie im Flug. Ich kann Martin nur weiterempfehlen! Spannende Highlights in Berlin

Prudence🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

20 March 2025

This was a first visit to Berlin for both my husband and myself and Miha was the perfect guide. His love for the city and his extensive knowledge shone through and he was endlessly patient with our many questions. We enjoyed his company and his willingness to share facts, anecdotes and personal experience. Thank you Miha for a great start to what had been a wonderful stay in Berlin!!A great introduction to Berlin!

Radka🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Michèle)

7 March 2025

I really enjoyed my tour with Michele. Michele is very engaging and also knowledgeable. You can feel her passion for Berlin and its history. A Fun Journey Through Berlin’s History

Shannon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Martin )

7 March 2025

Martin is a great guide and great guy. My husband, son and I were lucky enough to spend two days with Martin during our visit to Berlin. We saw a lot, learned a lot, and had a great time. Our time in Berlin was significantly enhanced by touring the city with Martin. We all three give him our highest recommendation for tours in Berlin. Great experience with Martin

Shona

(About local Pablo)

5 March 2025

This was the best way to get to know Berlin on our first trip to the city. Pablo showed us the big sights, but took us to less well known places that we would not have otherwise visited. He told us the history and stories behind the sights which was exactly what we wanted from the tour. He was super friendly and fun to be with for the afternoon and patient and accommodating when I wanted to stop to take photographs. I would have no hesitation in recommended Pablo as your tour guide.Under the skin of Berlin with Pablo

Yvette🇺🇸 United States

(About local Martin )

22 February 2025

Martin was fantastic. Provided us with insights into East Berlin and the political and social culture of the time. Brought the not so distant past into sharp relief with stories and interesting facts that we would never have had the chance to experience or understand. The private tour is well worth the money as we were able to ask lots of questions and interact with him. He made us feel comfortable right away. I did the tour mostly because of my husbands interest but I left feeling invigorated. Plan on watching all the movies he suggested and learning more about the Cold War because of Martin’s tour. His restaurant recommendations are also spot on. Highly recommend it. Thank you Martin. Converted me into a history enthusiast

Talal Peace 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

(About local Betty)

22 February 2025

1

Such a great tour with Betty. She’s full of positive energy and great fun personality. It’s was good time strolling around knowing the history of Berlin, visiting hidden gems, local spots and even beyond by recommending more places to check out. She’s very knowledgeable about the city history and art. Got to see nice stores for shopping as well. I really loved the graphite area. recommended tour with Betty. Great Tour with Betty

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(About local Seth)

22 February 2025

We had a really amazing walk with Seth around the centre of Berlin. We were all interested in the history of the city and Seth knows so much. Both our teens liked the tour as well. Really well worth och an excellent guide. Amazing and interesting tour!

Unknown

(About local Betty)

14 February 2025

1

Excellent trip with Betty, kept us engaged and informed throughout and was a lot of fun too! Definitely recommend her passion for history and energy, never a quiet moment 😀Berlin on foot in the snow!

Helena

(About local Betty)

8 February 2025

What a breath of fresh air and inspiring enthusiasm Betty brought us whilst showing us “artsy Berlin”. Not only is Betty very knowledgeable and is she up to speed in what’s new and happening in Berlin, she is proved to be a great source of Berlin’s history and facts. Add to all this Betty’s pleasant and bubbly personality and you can guess what a wonderful time we had exploring Berlin. Betty; Bliss in Berlin

Mary

(About local Martin )

1 February 2025

Touring Berlin with Martin was an absolute DELIGHT!! I booked five hours with him and the time flew by. He is extremely knowledgeable, great company, a wonderful storyteller, and answered my myriad of questions in a thorough and thoughtful way. He could tell what my interests were and customized the tour accordingly. I truly felt like I was exploring the city with an old buddy of mine. By the time our tour ended, I felt like I gained a deep understanding of the culture, both past and present. I wish I was in Berlin for a longer amount of time so that I could book additional tours with him! I will recommend him to everyone I know!!!The best tour guide EVER!!

Martin

(About local Pablo)

30 January 2025

Realmente Pablo un excelente guía para saber los detalles de Berlin Recomendable 100%Espectacular!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

26 January 2025

I really enjoyed my time walking through Berlin and its complex history with Seth. He was knowledgeable and very entertaining. I highly recommend him for someone wanting to understand the complex history of this great European city.Great Walk thru History

Francis🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Seth)

12 January 2025

We are first timers in Berlin. Seth is friendly and knowledgable. Makes history alive with every site we visited. Thank you!Thank you!

Joanne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

9 January 2025

Miha was lovely. So informative too. Gave us a refresh of school history too as we were a little confused 😵‍💫 at times with Germanys and Berlin’s history. We loved it. Saw some awesome artwork on the walk too. Would recommend Miha as your tour guy. Really enjoyed our 3 hours with him. Thank you from your Aussie guests. Fun art and sights tour