Potsdam: 5-Hour-Tour "Forbidden City" from Berlin by VW-Bus Private Tour
ID: GYG41086-52016
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the “forbidden city” or "Military Station No. 7" and other highlights in the center of Potsdam.
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Potsdam on this exciting tour from Berlin. Visit the “Military Town No. 7,” also known as the “forbidden city.” See the last vestiges of the Soviet occupation and discover interesting facts about the history of this place.
Explore the remand prison of the Soviet Military Counterintelligence at Leistikowstraße 1, the epitome of torture and torment for thousands of Germans and Soviet military personnel, now a memorial and meeting place.
Explore the somewhat remote Bornstedt Cemetery, a place filled with mystery, secrets, and history. See burial vaults, family graves, and private cemetery sections of famous personalities.
Cross over the Glienicke Bridge and the Berlin suburbs to the Old Market Square with St. Nicholas' Church, the Old Town Hall, and the new state parliament. Then, drive through the Dutch Quarter to reach the Bornstedt Crown Estate, from where you’ll walk towards Sanssouci Park. Other highlights include the Russian colony Alexandrowka, the New Garden, the Marble Palace, and Cecilienhof Palace. At the end of the tour you can enjoy the view from Belvedere on the Pfingstberg.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private tour through Potsdam away from the crowds of tourists
- Admire the fantastic view from the famous Glienicke Bridge
- See the Old Market Square and the Dutch Quarter
- See Sanssouci Palace and Cecilienhof Palace from the outside
- Learn about the "forbidden city," a Soviet military station within Potsdam
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Most of the palaces in Potsdam (except the New Palace) are closed on Mondays.
Admission to the memorial and meeting place at Leistikowstraße 1 is free (closed on Mondays).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
