Potsdam is listed as a World Heritage site by the UN and it is no small wonder. Not only is Potsdam incredibly picturesque with many palaces, lakes, manicured gardens, statues and water fountains dotted over hundreds of green acres but it is brimming with an equally fascinating history.
Only 20 minutes away from Berlin join us for an adventure through the fairy tale like gardens, lakes and palaces of the Prussian Kings, German Emperors and Soviet Commissars. You won't believe how truly fantastic this really is!
Potsdam is listed as a World Heritage site by the UN and it is no small wonder. Not only is Potsdam incredibly picturesque with many palaces, lakes, manicured gardens, statues and water fountains dotted over hundreds of green acres but it is brimming with an equally fascinating history.
We'll visit the manorial residence of Germany's last Kaiser, Wilhelm II, used by Churchill (to be replaced by Atlee), Truman and Stalin through the Potsdam Conference and describe the conversations that sealed the fate of Cold War Europe for the next half century.
Ride through the Dutch Quarter built up by the infamous "Soldier King", known for the giant men he collected for his showcase military regiments, to the stunning Sancoussi Palace of Frederick the Great and his final resting place (also learn why Hitler hung his portrait in the Führer Bunker).
Discover the forbidden town used by the Soviet Secret Service until 1994, the ruins of a KGB jail and the Glienick Bridge used by the CIA and KGB for spy swaps, including that of U2 Spy Plane pilot Gary Powers.
See where the ceremonial handshake between President Paul von Hindenburg and the new Chancellor Adolf Hitler took place on 21 March 1933 in Potsdam's Garnisonkirche (Garrison Church), symbolising a coalition of the military (Reichswehr) and Nazism.
Visit the mammoth New Palace (Neues Palais), (with over 200 rooms and 400 statues), built to celebrate the end of the Seven Years' War, in which Prussia ousted Austria from its centuries-long role as the dominant power in German affairs, the Roman Baths and Chinese Tea House and more.
Did we mention the visit to a fantastic local biergarten midway for a light lunch and a cold refresher? Relax, be fascinated and have a great day out!
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"Super. It was one of these occasions when 4 hrs felt like 30 mins. The guide was very, very good and I can highly recommend both the tour company and the guide. Well spent time and money..."
Christer Jerstrom, Sweden, 15th Apr '13"Jessica was fantastic! Full of Energy and very knowledgable with a great sense of Humor..."
Levine Goodman Migdal, 6th Mar '13"Within a few minutes all of us completely forgot all about temperature thanks to his dedicated way of telling the histories of ancient and today's Berlin history...
Poul Schultz, Denmark 27th Mar '13"After going on the Famous Tour on our first morning and being hugely impressed we decided to take another walk the next day which focussed on the different districts of Berlin and modern-day issues..."
Sue Surridge, 10th Apr '13"It was my second visit to Berlin and I had time for one walking tour. I was torn between the Famous Walk and Berlin Today..."
Paula Simpson, Birmingham, 27th Apr '13"Really enjoyed this walk, first time in Berlin... very informative and entertaining..."
Roisin Timmins, 29th Mar '13"Hugely informative tour and our guide Mike went beyond the call of duty in making sure everyone enjoyed the experience. 10 out of 10."
Simon Lloyd, April '13"Tarek was the perfect guide. He was incedibly knowledgable but, more importantly, it was obvious he had a real passion for Berlin - its past, present and future..."
Nicky Higgs, 12th Apr '13"If you want to know more about Hitler's bunker with an informative approach, this is the right choice!"
Heng, China, 13th Mar '13"An amazing walking tour of Cold War Berlin...an unforgettable experience that won't be forgotten..."
Betsy, New York City, 2nd Mar '13