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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, Türkçe, Português, Српски, Hrvatski, Slovenščina, Русский, עברית

Included

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

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• Meals

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

Tonya

(About local Tiago)

28 July 2025

I highly recommend booking a food tour through With Locals. We had Tiago and he was amazing! Every single place we went was local, delicious and friendly. Wonderful experience!

Paula

(About local Michèle)

26 July 2025

A big thank you to Michele who stepped in last minute when another guide became unavailable. We had a lovely tour with Michele exploring the East side. Michele took us to places we would never have found on our own. The street art was amazing and Michele definitely ‘knew her stuff’, giving us lots of interesting information and personal stories. We would definitely recommend Michele for a walking tour of Berlin. Thank you Michele for making our day.Lovely tour with Michele

Janette🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Seth)

25 July 2025

Seth was both professional and knowledgeable. He tailored our tour to give the right amount of detail and was both factual and give fun learnings that we would not have otherwise known. The weather meant some rescheduling but Seth was adaptable in all aspects and we truly appreciated him. I would definitely recommend Seth if you are looking at any type of tour. He made the whole experience and we thank him for showing us Berlin.Great Experience

Trevor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

23 July 2025

Miha was a wonderful guide - it was a great way to learn about Berlin to help shape the rest of our visit. Miha shared history, backstories and local secrets. We so enjoyed our conversations - we could ask anything and got an honest local perspective. Great way to start a vacation

Maria🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Uygur)

22 July 2025

We did the children tour allong the wall with Uygur. We had our two children, aged 9 and 12, with us and had a wonderfull two hours. Uygur was nice, helpfull and really great at engaging the kids. One of the highlights was drawing with chalk on the wall. Highly recommend!!!Fantastic tour and guide

Aimee🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

20 July 2025

Seth was the perfect tour guide for our Sunday morning bike tour! He was very knowledgeable about East and West Berlin facts and was able to span many different time periods! He told us about interesting city and wall stories and details we would not have known. The bike ride was such a great way to experience Berlin like the locals do! Consider hiring Seth if you want a chill ride full of info! Knowledgable & chill tour of Berlin’s wall

Jayme

(About local Miha)

18 July 2025

Miha was a great guide! He navigated the city well and was very knowledgeable on history and interesting facts about the area. Would highly recommend him!Great guide!

Jerry

(About local Miha)

17 July 2025

Miha was knowledgeable and professional, he went the extra mile in every sense of the word. he knew the city and worked hard to make sure we got to see as much as possible.Be serious!

Kathryn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiago)

14 July 2025

Tiago led us around a neighborhood to try a variety of foods old and new in Berlin. He offered history lessons too about Berlin, its culture and current trends. It was a pleasure to learn from him and the tastings were good too! He was able to easily accommodate dietary restrictions too!Enjoyable tastings and history lesson

Julio🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

13 July 2025

I recently did a 4-hour walking tour of Berlin with Miha, and it was nothing short of incredible. Miha brought the city to life with a perfect blend of history, culture, and local insight. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, he made sure we experienced both the must-see sights and the soul of the city. What truly stood out was Miha’s passion and depth of knowledge—he shared stories that were both powerful and thought-provoking, while keeping the tour engaging and accessible. Whether it was discussing Berlin’s complex past or pointing out the best local spots, he made every moment count. If you’re in Berlin and want more than just a sightseeing trip—something meaningful, informative, and inspiring—this tour is a must. Highly recommended! An Unforgettable Berlin Walking Tour!

Corrina and Wim🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Seth)

13 July 2025

As for me who has been already to Berlin Seth gave me new info background and stories. His knkowlegde as a future PhD historian gave enough food for interesting talks. My partner and me want to thank you for letting us feel Berlin. That was the expression which gave my partner to you. He was very impressed about the walk. Keep on the good work and toy toy to

Agos🇦🇷 Argentina

(About local Pablo)

11 July 2025

Por favor no duden en reservar u tour con Pablo!! Realmente cambi toda su visita a Berlín! Pasamos por los mismos lugares que habíamos visitado solos pero tomaron una profundidad, una riqueza que nunca hubiésemos logrado sin él. Pablo es sumamente culto, informado y, a la vez, ameno, cálido, cercano. Fue mejor de lo que podríamos haber pedido. Respondió todas nuestras preguntas, adaptó el recorrido a nuestros intereses, fue super generoso con su tiempo. No suelo dejar reviews pero realmente quiero transmitir lo importante de hacer esto, cambia todo!!!!! Como una viñeta representativa: ayer pasamos por un lugar que, pensamos, era una biblioteca refaccionaría. Hoy, con Pablo, no esteramos que en realidad era una sala homenaje a la quema de libros nazi y toda la historia por detrás. Es eso: conocer la ciudad o solo caminar sus calles. Arreglen con Pablo y conozcan de verdad Berlín. Gamechanger in your visit!

Amy

(About local Seth)

10 July 2025

My family and I did a food tour with Seth and it was definitely a highlight of our time in Berlin. We tried eating so many different things with his guidance, it was a a great experience overall. Seth is easy-going and knowledgeable, it was such a pleasure to meet him and we really enjoyed having him show us around.Seth is awesome!

Emma

(About local Miha)

9 July 2025

Miha gave a good overview of the Jewish monuments and places.

Jennifer🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Miha)

9 July 2025

Miha ist ein sehr sympathischer Mensch mit einer tollen Art einem das Leben und die Geschichte Berlins näher zu bringen. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit. Vielen Dank. Ein schöner Tag in Berlin

Katie

(About local Miha)

8 July 2025

We very much enjoyed our tour with Miha. He provided a lot of information and was very happy and able to answer our many questions, including questions about Berlin more broadly and not only the 'topic' of the tour. He was friendly and was flexible in his approach to the tour, taking into consideration what we had or hadn't already seen.Friendly and informative

Jonathan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Seth)

6 July 2025

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Seth was a fabulous guide on our Off the Beaten Track walking tour around the fascinating area of Kreuzberg! Despite knowing Berlin reasonably well we learnt a great deal about the neighbourhood of Kreuzberg and Seth delivered his insights with great knowledge, enthusiasm and humour. Seth is truly a lovely guy to spend three memorable hours with. Following our walk we went back to a couple of places he had taken to us, locations that we might probably have never found ourselves. Thank you Seth for a great time and wishing you every success for your future study and endeavours!Great Kreuzberg Walking Tour with Seth!

Edward

(About local Uygur)

4 July 2025

This tour was a high point of our trip to Berlin. Our guide Uygur was very knowledgeable about the art we examined and gave us interesting background information about the the street art scene in Kreuzberg. He even gave us restaurant recommendations and some fascinating info about the Turkish community of Berlin. All in all it was a great tour and everyone in my party enjoyed it very much. We would recommend this very highly! Outstanding Kreuzberg Tour

Khairul (Khai) and Stuart Jarvis🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Seth)

3 July 2025

We had a great time exploring historical sites of Berlin and social aspects of post war civilization. Exploring the hidden gems of Berlin was a highlight!Exploring Berlin

Bart🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Uygur)

2 July 2025

Heerlijke wandel tocht gemaakt met Urgur (en zijn 12 jarige dochter). Begonnen bij Anne Frank museum om een indruk te krigen van de vele streetartists hun manier van communiceren. Duurzaam, effectief en heel inspirerend. Uygur's dochter wist de artisten op de muur tussen al die duizenden afbeeldingen feillos aan te wijzen ! Jmmy C, maar ook Mimi the Cat. Het museum is aan te bevelen, weggestopt in een steegje. Zegt dat wat? Vandaar op ons verzoek naar Kreuzberg, daar waar UYGUR als (voormalig?) bewoner veel van wist. Het " little Istanbul" , waar Engels en Turks de voortaal zijn. Veel geschiedenis en een wijk nog steeds in beweging. Wilt u een ander beeld krijgen van Berlijn, doe deze wijk aan. Een rondleiding met gevoel en empathie. Berlin, city of many faces

Elisabeth & Heiko🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Michèle)

30 June 2025

We loved every minute of our tour and Michèle put together a brilliant tour! Exploring Berlin with bicycle has so many advantages too. So if you’re in Berlin go ahead and book! We are Germans and it was a pleasure to listen to her passionate talks about our capital city! We will be back!Best Tourguide Berlin has to offer!

Rebekah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

29 June 2025

Betty was friendly, her English was great, and she opened her eyes to so many things that we would never have thought of seeing, and gave us insights that we would not otherwise have had. She picked up on our interests and emphasized these as well, and referenced things that we might enjoy later. Throughout our trip, we recalled her recommendations. We would recommend her 100%, and especially good way to start your first visit to Berlin—Jeff, Rebekah, and Jonas Betty’s tour a great start for Berlin

Claire🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

29 June 2025

Seth is your guy! He’s a transplanted Texan with a great perspective on Germany history and culture. He calls himself the nerdy historian and you can really nerd out on a variety of topics with him. A truly delightful human and great tour!12 out of 10 tour with Seth

Bart🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Betty)

29 June 2025

Betty was really cool. She knows a lot about Berlin, but also about the rest of the world. She’s fun and amusing. Hope to see her again on another tour. Fun and amusing tour guide