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Large parts of the city of Potsdam were once a restricted area - no Potsdamers or visitors had access. Enjoy a private walking tour with a real "Potsdamer". Learn more about the fascinating Soviet secrets of Potsdam. Hear about the Allies’ Potsdam Conference in the summer of 1945, the KGB activities in Soviet Potsdam, the life in the Forbidden City and the world-famous Bridge of Spies.
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Departure Point
Im Neuen Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
We meet in front of the Cecilienhof Palace
Schloss Cecilienhof, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany Cecilienhof Palace once was the venue for the Potsdam Conference in summer 1945. Here, the 3 most powerful leaders of the world discussed the fate of Germany, Europe and the World. From Potsdam US president Harry S. Truman decided about the use of the atomic bomb in Japan. Soviet leader Josef Stalin asserted Soviet interests in Eastern Europe. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was replaced during the conference by his successor Clement Attlee. We'll see the Honor Yard with the Red Star and the Garden. 20 minutes
Gedenk- und Begegnungsstatte Leistikowstrasse, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany The former KGB remand prison today is a memorial site. You'll see the prison yard and have a look into the basement with some of the prison cells. For almost five decades, the prison belonged to the Soviet military town No. 7 - a “forbidden city”, which was located next to the New Garden. It was one of the most important intelligence sites of the Soviets during the Cold War. Here were among other things the German headquarters of the military counterintelligence of the KGB and the remand prison. On the tour you will learn more about the work and life in this forbidden city. 60 minutes
Neuer Garten, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany The UNESCO world heritage site once was closed to the public due to the Potsdam Conference and other historical events. The border fortifications of the Berlin Wall ran through the park with its historic palaces. 30 minutes
Schwanenallee, 14467 Potsdam, Germany The "Schwanenallee" was once located directly next to the Berlin Wall, which shielded the houses from the riverbank. Today its villas are in a prime location. 15 minutes
Glienicke Bridge, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany The Glienicke Bridge is know as Bridge of Spies (Spielberg movie from 2015, which was shot here too). During Cold War Soviet KGB and American CIA exchanged Spies on the bridge connecting Potsdam (former East Germany) and the former American Sector of West Berlin. Until the fall of the Berlin Wall, the bridge was a heavily secured restricted area. 20 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
kristinabU380KF
01 Nov 2022
Wir hatten diese Tour als private Führung gebucht. Teilgenommen haben Menschen von 16 bis 60 Jahren, die alle auch in Potsdam wohnen. Wir fanden Zeitrahmen (2,5 h) und Streckenführung gut gewählt. Der Guide konnte als gebürtiger Potsdamer immer wieder seine ganz persönliche Perspektive und Erlebnisse einbringen. Alle waren begeistert dieses Stück Potsdamer Geschichte anschaulich "im Vorbeigehen" präsentiert zu bekommen. Insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert und großes Lob!
menzelch
09 Oct 2020
Sehr nette und kompetente Führung an „verbotene“ Orte in Potsdam, die wir sonst wahrscheinlich nie wahrgenommen hätten! nur das Wetter hätte besser sein können...;-)
BahnIngo
14 Jun 2020
Am Sa. 02.06. ging es nach ganz viel Leere endlich wieder los mit der Bahn. Mein Ziel diesmal Potsdam. Bei bestem Wetter ging es am ersten Tag selbst auf Entdeckungstour. Sonntag fand endlich wieder eine geführte Tour ab der Glienicker Brücke statt. Mit Holger ging es durch viele tolle Eceken ganz viel Grün am Wasser. Es war wirklich toll und alles perfekt, super interessant. Ich kann diese Touren nur empfehlen. Potsdam ist wunderschön und hat mich total überrascht, So wie an Pfingsten in Potsdam macht es endlich wieder Spaß und ganz viel Freude. Mir hat das rege und angenommene Leben dort sehr gefallen. Ich komme ganz bestimmt wieder.
This tour in
Germany
is organized by
Berlins Taiga
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