Private Potsdam City Tour in an authentic vintage van | La Vacanza Travel

Private Potsdam City Tour in an authentic vintage van

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam
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  • 3 hours
  • Potsdam
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Your guide and driver Holger was born in Potsdam. He offers an authentic insight in the history of Potsdam. The former Prussian residential town became one of the focal points in the Cold War. The Potsdam Conference from 1945 paved the way for the Cold War. Potsdam was one of the most important Soviet bases in the GDR. The bridge of spies connecting Potsdam with West Berlin was a symbol for the seperation of Germany.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Old Market Square, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany

We have a short stop at the Old Market Square, the historical city center. Once destroyed in World War II it is currently under reconstruction. Learn more about the controversial debates about the urban development in Potsdam.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bassinplatz, Innenstadt, 14467 Potsdam, Germany

Potsdam's largest city square between the Dutch Quarter and French Quarter with Peter and Paul church and the Soviet War cemetery.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Hollandisches Viertel, Hollaendisches Viertel 1, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany

We pass by one of the largest Dutch ensembles outside the Netherlands.

Stop At: Schloss Cecilienhof, Im Neuen Garten 11, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany

Historical site of the Potsdam Conference from summer 1945. We'll stroll around the garden of the last royal palace of the Hohenzollern family. Here, US president Truman, British prime minister Churchill (later Atlee) and Soviet leader Stalin decided about the post-war order in 1945.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Gedenk- und Begegnungsstatte Leistikowstrasse, Leistikowstr. 1, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany

We have a brief stop in the once "forbidden city" of Potsdam. It was a Soviet KGB district with a remand prison.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kunsthaus Rechenzentrum Potsdam, Dortustr. 46, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany

The Rechenzentrum once was a huge data center built in the style of Socialist modernism. The front is decorated with a huge 70 meter Socialist mosaic depicting scenes of the Cold War space race.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Soda/Pop - Taste a Soviet style soft drink

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Bahnhofspassagen Potsdam, Babelsberger Str. 16, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
    Traveler pickup is offered
    We pick up from any hotel or accomodation in Potsdam. For pick up in Berlin please choose the option "Potsdam Tour from Berlin".


    Departure Time


    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Potsdam Tour from Berlin (Deu)
    2/25/2020 - 5/16/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    Potsdam Tour from Berlin (Eng)
    2/25/2020 - 5/16/2025
    Monday - Friday : 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    Saturday : 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    Sunday : 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
    English City Tour Potsdam
    7/24/2019 - 5/16/2025
    Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    German City Tour Potsdam
    7/24/2019 - 5/16/2025
    Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours


    User's Reviews

    Courtney_B

    21 Oct, 2023

    Holger exceeded our expectations with this private tour of Potsdam! Excellent tour guide and so informative! Holger reached out prior to our tour to confirm details, he was there early, ready to pick my Dad and I up in Berlin and provided great (and thought provoking!) information to Potsdam and around the city, stopping at various famous (or infamous) locations along the way, answering our questions honestly and respectfully as we travelled. He went above and beyond to share different sides of different issues and how it affected the country in the Cold War era and today. We ended up staying longer than the tour in Potsdam (amazing city!) and Holger helped us at the train station making sure we could find our way back to Berlin. My Dad and I have seen a lot on our trip through several countries in Europe but he still says the Potsdam tour was his favorite! Would HIGHLY recommend, especially for anyone with an interest in 18th, 19th or 20th century Germany - it's a must! Thank you Holger!

    Carlos_D

    11 Oct, 2023

    Excellent tour and tour guide. Very accomodating to our requests. Guide had excellent knowledge. On time, good pace.

    PATRICIA_D

    24 Apr, 2023

    Our life history is inexplicably influenced by WWII and the Cold War so the opportunity to visit the site of the Potsdam Conference and the Bridge of Spies with a local Potsdamer was perfect. And Holger was an incredibly interesting, well versed guide who toured us in his old style, but new, van. Once you board her you are transported into the Soviet era and Holger added his family’s stories of life in Eastern Berlin and reunification to further enhance our understanding. Great tour!

    stevenoV5834CF

    14 Jul, 2022

    My two friends and I went on a private Potsdam day tour with Holger, and the tour was wonderful. Holger knows the city well, and was informative and helpful. He was very accommodating and responsive to our needs and requests, and went above and beyond in helping me get my phone repaired, which decided to die right at the start of the tour. I also liked the fact that, prior to my visit, Holger always promptly answered my e-mails and questions. I will absolutely hire Holger for another tour the next time I am in Berlin.

    JohnC608

    13 Apr, 2022

    Brilliant Day, collected in the Soviet Van and then I full day touring lots of places all to do with the Occupation of Berlin. I’m a bit knowledgeable on Cold War Berlin, but Holga still found tales and stories I didn’t know. Even my wife was entertained and found the whole day enjoyable. A thrilling experience from a well experienced and knowledgeable guide and I will be back to extract more information and to be shown even more places. 10/10

    User's Picture Gallery

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    The Best Day !!!!

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    Besondere Tour durch Potsdam

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    So viel Kultur und Geschichte auf so wenigen Kilometern.

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