Private Potsdam WW2 and Cold War Tour with Black Van Transfer
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $1,096 / person
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Humboldt Tours Berlin GmbH
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $1,096
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $2,142.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
House of the Wannsee Conference
Wannsee Conference where the fate of Europe's Jewish population was negotiated.
Teufelsberg
During the Cold War, a huge US listening station was installed on it, the ruins of which can still be visited today.
Glienicke Bridge
The Glienicke Bridge, made famous by the Steven Spielberg film adaptation "Bridge of Spies"
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.
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.
What's included
Included
Entrance or Admission Fees
Private Expert Guide
Pick up/Drop off at your Hotel
Private Driver/Black Van
Not included
Gratuity
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet you at your hotel lobby. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Private Potsdam WW2 and Cold War Tour with Black Van Transfer lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $1,096 per person for this Berlin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $2,142. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 9 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will meet you at your hotel lobby. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Pickup points include Adina Berlin Checkpoint Charlie, Apartments Residenz Prenzelberg.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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