Private Tour in the Retro Minibus UAZ "Buchanka" through Potsdam (3h)
Embark on a special journey through Potsdam in a unique vehicle, tracing the nearly 50-year Soviet history of the city. From the end of World War II to the 1990s, Soviet influence shaped Potsdam into what it is today: historic, exciting, and controversial!
The Tour:
We start from Potsdam Central Station towards the city center, with a short stop at the Alter Markt. At Bassinplatz, between the French and Dutch Quarters, lies the Soviet Cemetery of Potsdam, a final resting place for hundreds of fallen Soviet soldiers after World War II.
Next, we head to Cecilienhof Palace, the historic site of the Potsdam Conference. In the summer of 1945, the heads of state from the Soviet Union, Great Britain, and the USA met in the UNESCO World Heritage Park Neuer Garten to decide the future of post-war Europe.
Directly next to the Neuer Garten, during the Cold War, was an important Soviet KGB intelligence location. In the so-called "Forbidden City," there was also a detention prison, which we will briefly visit.
Then, our "Buchanka" takes us to Glienicke Bridge, famously known as the "Bridge of Spies" thanks to the Hollywood production of the same name. This "Fate Bridge" in Potsdam once divided East and West.
To conclude, we visit the Potsdam Computing Center, a threatened DDR-era building. A massive socialist mosaic illustrates scenes of space exploration, another example of the Soviet influence on daily life in Potsdam.
Our extraordinary Potsdam city tour in the "Buchanka" ends at the Central Station.
IMPORTANT: We are happy to accommodate individual requests and itinerary adjustments. Please share your ideas and wishes with us.
- Extraordinary sightseeing tour in a retro minibus
- A special excursion into Potsdam’s exciting past and present
- Refreshing drinks and historical images on board
- Professional, local guide and driver ensuring an authentic experience
Tour Duration: 3 hours with stops and short walks. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. The tour takes place in all weather conditions.
Prices:
1-2 persons: €319.00
3-4 persons: €339.00
5-6 persons: €369.00
7-8 persons: €399.00
Private City Tour – The Highlights of Potsdam in a Retro Minibus (5h)
Our all-in-one tour lets you explore the highlights of Potsdam, combining the best elements of our most popular tours – all in the unique retro minibus "Buchanka" with a Potsdam-based guide.
The Tour:
Potsdam is an incredibly historic city. Once a Prussian residence and garrison town, it also played a major role in the 20th century.
We start at Potsdam Central Station or your hotel. First, we visit Babelsberg, the birthplace of European film. Since 1912, films have been produced here, some of which have shaped cinematic history.
Nearby, the villa district gained global attention in the 20th century. In 1945, during the Potsdam Conference, world leaders resided in these mansions. This area, on the border of West Berlin, remained a Soviet restricted zone for years.
From Hiroshima-Nagasaki Square, home to Truman’s Villa, we pass Churchill’s and Stalin’s villas, reaching the UNESCO World Heritage Park Babelsberg. Walking through the stunning park to Babelsberg Palace, we discuss Cold War history, including escape attempts through the former Berlin Wall border.
Through the former East German enclave Klein Glienicke, we arrive at Glienicke Bridge, world-famous as the "Bridge of Spies," a key Cold War border crossing.
Next, we explore the UNESCO World Heritage Neuer Garten Park with Cecilienhof Palace, the site of the Potsdam Conference. Nearby, the Soviet "Military Town No. 7" served as a top-secret KGB intelligence location.
We then pass through the Russian Colony "Alexandrowka" and former barracks on our way to Sanssouci Park, Potsdam’s most famous landmark and the favorite residence of Prussian King Frederick the Great.
At the New Palace, on the far end of Sanssouci Park, we explore Prussia’s rise to European power and its connection to the First World War.
Returning to the city center, we stop at the Computing Center, a DDR-era building with a 70-meter-long socialist mosaic about space exploration. Nearby, we see the controversial reconstruction site of the Garrison Church.
Finally, we visit the Alter Markt, Potsdam’s historic center, featuring St. Nicholas Church, the City Palace, the Old Town Hall, and the Barberini Palace. The tour ends at the starting point.
This exceptional tour focuses on 20th-century history but also covers earlier times and current discussions, showing how history is a chain of interconnected events – nowhere clearer than in Potsdam!
IMPORTANT: We can accommodate individual requests and itinerary changes. Please share your ideas with us.
- Authentic experience with a local Potsdam guide and driver
- Extraordinary sightseeing tour of Potsdam’s highlights in a retro minibus
- Refreshing drinks and historical images on board
- Ideal for those wanting an in-depth yet comfortable exploration of Potsdam
Tour Duration: 5 hours with stops and short walks. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. The tour takes place in all weather conditions.
Prices:
1-2 persons: €419.00
3-4 persons: €449.00
5-6 persons: €479.00
7-8 persons: €509.00
Private Historical City Tour in a Soviet Minibus through Berlin (3.5h)
Berlin – the starting point of World War II and the final battleground in the "Battle of Berlin." Later, it became the front line of the Cold War, ultimately divided by the "Berlin Wall." A city full of history, where sorrow and suffering stand alongside hope and renewal.
The Tour:
From Berlin Central Station, we board the "Buchanka" and cross the Spree into the heart of the capital. The Reichstag was the last battlefield of the "Battle of Berlin" in 1945. The impressive Soviet Memorial stands as a reminder of the bloody battles.
Passing the Brandenburg Gate, we head to Checkpoint Charlie, where Soviet and American tanks faced off at the height of the Cold War. Alexanderplatz and Karl-Marx-Allee showcase socialist urban planning, featuring iconic mosaics and Soviet architecture.
We then visit the Bernauer Straße Memorial, with remnants of the Berlin Wall that once divided East and West.
The tour concludes back at Berlin Central Station.
IMPORTANT: We can accommodate individual requests and itinerary changes. Please share your ideas with us.
- Exclusive private sightseeing tour in a retro minibus
- Refreshing drinks and historical images on board
- Professional, local guide and driver ensuring an authentic experience
- Discover some of Berlin’s most famous highlights
Prices:
1-2 persons: €439.00
3-4 persons: €459.00
5-6 persons: €499.00
7-8 persons: €539.00
Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours with stops and short walks. Please dress appropriately. The tour runs in all weather conditions.