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Private Potsdam WW2 and Cold War Tour with Black Van Transfer

Berlin, Germany

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Take a day trip from Berlin into Potsdam and learn how the events that took place here led to a divided Germany. With an expert guide in WW2 and Cold War history, you’ll hear the stories behind the world-changing events that took place here.

Visit the Platform 17 memorial in honor of Jews who were sent to Nazi extermination camps. See where the Wannsee Conference and the fate of Europe’s Jewish population was held.

Next, head to Cecilienhof Palace, where the Potsdam Conference of 1945 was held. It was here that the heads of state of the victorious Allies negotiated the future of defeated Nazi Germany. Head inside for a guided audio tour with included tickets.

See the Glienicke Bridge, also famously known as the “Bridge of Spies” (thanks to Steven Spielberg’s movie of the same name).
Time permitting, you’ll also visit the non-natural hill of Teufelsberg, or Devil’s Mountain, where you can still the ruins of the huge U.S. listening station that was here during the Cold War.

What's Included

  • Entrance or Admission Fees
  • Pick up/Drop off at your Hotel
  • Private Driver/Black Van
  • Gratuity
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We will meet you at your hotel lobby. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.

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Schloss Cecilienhof

Hohenzollern Palace Cecilienhof, where the heads of state of the victorious Allied powers conducted negotiations in the summer of 1945 about the fate of defeated Nazi Germany – the results of which were to have a lasting impact on German history.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

House of the Wannsee Conference

Wannsee Conference where the fate of Europe's Jewish population was negotiated.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Teufelsberg

During the Cold War, a huge US listening station was installed on it, the ruins of which can still be visited today.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Glienicke Bridge

The Glienicke Bridge, made famous by the Steven Spielberg film adaptation "Bridge of Spies"
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1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gleis 17 Memorial

This private Potsdam tour begins with a stop at the Platform 17 memorial, where Berlin’s Jewish population was deported to Nazi extermination camps.
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1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Soviet War Memorial

Visit the Soviet War Cemetery and the former prison of the Soviet military counterintelligence, complete with the remains of former torture cells.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Potsdam WW2 and Cold War Tour with Black Van Transfer?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Entrance or Admission Fees
  • Pick up/Drop off at your Hotel
  • Private Driver/Black Van
  • Private Expert Guide
  • Gratuity

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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