About this experience
This hop-on hop-off bus tour around Potsdam provides you with a convenient and flexible way to explore famous landmarks and attractions, including the Marmorpalais, Cecilienhof, and the Neues Palais. The tour covers multiple routes and stops, allowing you to explore at your own pace. With audio guides available in multiple languages, you can learn about the city's rich history and culture as you travel.
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What to expect
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Stop 1 — Luisenplatz
The main departure point in central Potsdam, a short walk from the Brandenburg Gate and the start of Sanssouci Park.
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Stop 2 — Hafen / Barberini
Potsdam's waterfront harbour area, home to the Museum Barberini and views across the Havel.
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Stop 3 — Hauptbahnhof
The central railway station — a convenient boarding point if you're arriving directly from Berlin.
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Stop 4 — Filmmuseum
Potsdam's film museum, housed in the former stables of the Dutch-style city palace.
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Stop 5 — Holländisches Viertel
The Dutch Quarter, a charming grid of 18th-century red-brick townhouses built for Dutch craftsmen invited by Frederick William I.
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Stop 6 — Theater / Fluxus
The Hans Otto Theatre and Fluxus arts complex, marking the edge of the inner city.
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Stop 7 — Glienicker Brücke
The famous Bridge of Spies on the Berlin–Potsdam border, where Cold War prisoner exchanges took place.
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Stop 8 — Marmorpalais
The Marble Palace on the shores of the Heiliger See, a late 18th-century royal summer residence.
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Stop 9 — Cecilienhof
The English-style country house where the 1945 Potsdam Conference was held, set within the New Garden.
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Stop 10 — Alexandrowka
A Russian colony of log houses built in 1826, now a UNESCO-listed ensemble and an unexpected slice of Russian heritage in Brandenburg.
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Stop 11 / 13 — Orangerieschloss (Sanssouci)
The grand Orangery Palace at the heart of Sanssouci Park, with its long Renaissance-style terraced facade.
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Stop 12 — Neues Palais
Frederick the Great's largest palace, built at the western end of Sanssouci Park as a statement of Prussian power after the Seven Years' War.
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Stop 14 — Schloss Sanssouci
The jewel of the park — Frederick the Great's intimate rococo summer palace perched above its famous terraced vineyard.
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Stop 15 — Obelisk Sanssouci
The Egyptian-style obelisk at the eastern entrance to Sanssouci Park, marking the end of the red route before it loops back.
Hop on and off at any stop along the route.
Meeting point
Luisenpl. 3, 14471 Potsdam, Germany
Board at the main stop on Luisenplatz to start the full route, or join at any of the 15 designated stops along the way. Show your mobile ticket to the driver when boarding.
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- Mobile ticket (no print-out needed)
- Valid ID if travelling with children under 6
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Your ticket is delivered to your phone and can be shown on screen when you board — no printing required.
Where does the tour start?
The main boarding point is Luisenplatz (Luisenpl. 3, 14471 Potsdam), but you can join the red route at any of the 15 stops.
How often do the buses run?
Bus frequency can vary by season and time of day. Check the City Sightseeing Potsdam website for the current timetable before you travel.
My child is under 6 — do I need to buy them a ticket?
Children under 6 travel free of charge. Note that they are not entitled to a dedicated seat, so they will need to sit on a parent or guardian's lap.
Can I use my ticket across more than one day?
Each ticket is valid for unlimited rides within your chosen timeframe — currently a one-day pass. It does not carry over to the following day.
Does the bus go inside Sanssouci Park?
The red route stops at multiple points around and within Sanssouci Park, including the Orangerieschloss, Neues Palais, Schloss Sanssouci and the Obelisk. Entry to the palaces themselves requires a separate ticket.
Free cancellation.Cancel up to 24 hours before your travel date for a full refund.