• Sanssouci Palace - Situated in Potsdam, Sanssouci Palace was the summer retreat of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. The name “Sanssouci” means “without concerns” in French, and the palace was constructed between 1745 and 1747 in the Rococo style. Designed by architect Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, it served as a private sanctuary for Frederick, away from the formalities of the Berlin court. The palace is encircled by a terraced vineyard, a personal endeavor of the king. In 1990, the palace and its gardens were designated a World Heritage site. The visit to Sanssouci Palace is limited to an external view.
• Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) - Located at Luisenplatz in Potsdam, the Brandenburg Gate was erected in 1770/71 by Carl von Gontard and Georg Christian Unger under the orders of Frederick II. It marks the western end of Brandenburger Straße, leading directly to the Church of St. Peter and Paul. As one of the three remaining city gates of Potsdam, it replaced a simpler gate from 1733, which was part of a city wall serving as a customs barrier to prevent desertion and smuggling.
• Gedenkstatte Lindenstrasse 54/55 - This memorial commemorates the political persecution during both German dictatorships. Known as the “Lindenhotel,” the building functioned as an investigative prison for political detainees during the Nazi regime. Post-war, it was taken over by the Soviet NKWD/MGB and later by the GDR’s Stasi for similar purposes. After the political shifts in 1989, it became the “House of Democracy” and has served as a memorial since 2007.
• Schloss Cecilienhof - Built between 1913 and 1917 in the English Tudor style by architect Paul Schultze-Naumburg, Schloss Cecilienhof is located in the northern part of the Neuer Garten in Potsdam, near the Jungfernsee. It was the last palace constructed by the Hohenzollern dynasty, commissioned by Kaiser Wilhelm II for his son, Crown Prince Wilhelm, and his wife Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The palace is renowned as the site of the Potsdam Conference from July 17 to August 2, 1945. The visit to Schloss Cecilienhof is limited to an external view.
• Gedenk- und Begegnungsstatte Leistikowstrasse - During World War I, the Evangelisch-Kirchliche-Hilfsverein (Evangelical Church Relief Association) built a notable villa at Leistikowstraße 1 in Potsdam. This building served as a parsonage and the headquarters of the Evangelische Frauenhilfe (Evangelical Women’s Relief Society) until 1945. Renamed Reichsfrauenhilfe after the National Socialists enforced conformity in 1933, the society focused on women’s voluntary social and charitable work, offering courses in elderly care, sick care, and baby care. They also provided Bible study training and organized recreational and recuperation programs for mothers. The building housed the editorial offices of the association’s periodical, “Der Bote” (The Messenger), the residence and study of the person in charge, and the apartment of the female vicar of the nearby Bible school.
• Glienicke Bridge - Known as the “Bridge of Spies,” this bridge spans the Havel River, linking the Wannsee district of Berlin with Potsdam. Named after the nearby Glienicke Palace, the current bridge, the fourth on the site, was completed in 1907 and underwent major reconstruction after World War II damage. During the Cold War, it became famous for the exchange of captured spies between the Americans and Soviets, earning its nickname. The bridge was a restricted border crossing during the Cold War, with the Havel River forming the boundary between West Berlin and East Germany. It reopened for pedestrians on the evening of November 10, 1989, a day after the Berlin Wall fell.
• Checkpoint Bravo - Also known as “Checkpoint B,” this was the main Autobahn border crossing between West Berlin and the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Officially called “Grenzübergangsstelle Drewitz-Dreilinden” in German, it was located on the A 115 motorway, between Berlin’s Nikolassee area and the Brandenburg community of Drewitz. It played a crucial role during the Cold War, particularly in the context of Berlin border crossings. In 1969, the checkpoint’s location was slightly adjusted to avoid a brief re-entry into GDR territory before transit traffic entered West Berlin. The original checkpoint site was later used for filming and auctioned in 2010. The expansive area of the East-German checkpoint was transformed into a commercial park named “Europarc Dreilinden.” Today, a museum at the former main control tower educates visitors about the checkpoint’s history.

• Bottled water
• Entry to museums and memorials
• Wifi access (Inside the vehicle)

Join Berlin’s only World War II tour company for an immersive 7-hour journey that explores Potsdam’s rich tapestry of history. Uncover the city’s political and military history, from the Prussian kings to the tensions of the Cold War.

The tour offers a deeper understanding of the past and an unforgettable connection to it.

The tour starts at the Sanssouci Palace, home of Frederick the Great. Then, explores the events following the Second World War, such as the Potsdam Conference and the KGB prison. Visit Checkpoint Bravo, the Bridge of Spies, and the Stasi Prison, which brings us to the Cold War’s political and espionage tensions.

These experiences provide participants with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of both the past and the present and emphasizes the significance of reflection and remembrance as it covers different periods.

The tour engages participants in an interactive manner, encouraging them to understand how these events affected the world as we see it now.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.