Sanssouci Park: A Self-Guide Audio Tour of the Garden's Landmarks

Duration1h - 1h 30m

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LanguagesGerman, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore Sanssouci Park, it's gardens and landmarks, at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out why Frederic II, also known as Frederic the Great, loved this place so much that he built himself the intimate Sanssouci Palace, and spent most of his time there
• Hear from the producer, Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

What to expect

Sanssouci Park
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The beautiful Sanssouci Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of historical palaces, statues and gardens. A visit to the park is an absolute must for any visitor to Potsdam! On this walking tour, I’ll bring its stories, landmarks and even its legends to life
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You'll stroll from the Obelisk, near the Great Fountain, and past numerous monuments to the Church of Peace, where many of the Hohenzollern Kings are buried.
Neptune Grotto
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You'll see Neptune Grotto, a monument filled with thousands of crystals and shells.
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Take multiple photos of the Great Fountain while you learn about it.
Sanssouci Palace
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You’ll find out why Frederic II, also known as Frederic the Great, loved this place so much that he built himself the intimate Sanssouci Palace, and spent most of his time there.
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See the Grave of Frederick the Great, and find out why there are potatoes on his grave
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See undecipherable hieroglyphics and fake ruins from Sanssouci’s Courtyard Castle
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Visit the Historic Mill of Sanssouci, a working mill with a beautiful view
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Take in Orangery Palace, that was built for Frederic William IV who loved Sanssouci Park almost as much as his grand-uncle
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Marvel at over 130,000 plants and flowers including fig trees, a vineyard, and the last tree from the Royal Nursery
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Gaze upon the Chinese House in Sanssouci Park where you’ll hear why the statues surrounding the teahouse don’t look Chinese
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Pass by the statue, Die Statue der Flora, and learn about it while you walk
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By the end of this tour at the Church of Peace, you'll understand why the former king loved this place so much

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends just outside the Church of Peace.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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