In the Forbidden City - Potsdam Walking Tour
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Large parts of the city of Potsdam were once a restricted area - no Potsdamers or visitors had access. 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. Enjoy a 2.5-hours Walking Tour through a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If your date is not available, please chack for our private tours.2 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Glienicke Bridge
Konigstrasse, Potsdam, Germany, 14467The Glienicke Bridge is know as the "Bridge of Spies". During the Cold War, the bridge was used by CIA and KGB in order to exchange agents. The Hollywood movie "Bridge of Spies" was shot here. The bridge was the border between the GDR and the American sector in West Berlin. Until the fall of the Berlin Wall, the bridge was a heavily secured restricted area.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
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 • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Schloss Cecilienhof
Im Neuen Garten 11, , Potsdam, Germany, 14469The Cecilienhof Palace is the historic venue of the Potsdam Conference. In the summer of 1945, US President Harry S. Truman, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet head of state Josef Stalin met here. We will not enter the palace, but see it from the outside.The conference was an end point of World War II, but also a starting point of the Cold War.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Neuer Garten
Am Neuen Garten, , Potsdam, Germany, 14469The UNESCO World Heritage Site "New Garden" was also a restricted area for a long time. The border fortifications of the Berlin Wall ran through the park with its historic palaces30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Gedenk- und Begegnungsstatte Leistikowstrasse
Leistikowstr. 1, Potsdam, Germany, 14469Soviet military town No. 7 - a “forbidden city”, was located next to the New Garden. It was one of the most important intelligence sites of the Soviets during the Cold War. The former KGB prison is located in this area. We discover the neighborhood, which for almost 50 years was a Soviet restricted area in the middle of Potsdam. On the tour you will learn more about the work and life in this forbidden city.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Glienicke Bridge, Potsdam side!! (coordinates: 52.413332, 13.088967)
We recommend travelling by public transport. From Berlin e.g. bus 316 from the S-Bahn station Wannsee to "Glienicker Brücke" or from Potsdam with tram 93 to "Glienicker Brücke".
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The tour ends near the bus 603 (stop "Langhansstraße/ Große Weinmeisterstraße"). From there you can get back to Potsdam city center.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Tour Guide Available In
- German
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
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No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Berlin time to receive 100% refund.
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