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Private Soviet Riga tour
Riga, Latvia, Europe
$165.48
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This Soviet Riga tour provides a compelling view of life under occupation, grounded in the memories of those who lived it.
Our local guides use significant city centre landmarks, such as the imposing Latvian Riflemen Monument and the notorious KGB "Corner House," to share personal accounts and human stories of survival, quiet resistance, and the struggle to maintain Latvian identity right here in the heart of Riga.
The tour offers a nuanced understanding of the heavy shadow the Soviet regime cast and the resilience shown by the people until independence was regained.
Our local guides use significant city centre landmarks, such as the imposing Latvian Riflemen Monument and the notorious KGB "Corner House," to share personal accounts and human stories of survival, quiet resistance, and the struggle to maintain Latvian identity right here in the heart of Riga.
The tour offers a nuanced understanding of the heavy shadow the Soviet regime cast and the resilience shown by the people until independence was regained.
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Private Soviet Riga tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Local taxes
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Hotel pick-up / drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
In the middle of Latvian rifleman's square, next to the statue of the Latvian riflemen.
Return details
The tour finishes at the Daile theatre, approximately 15 min walk to the old town
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A brief overview of the Soviet period - the different eras from Stalin to Gorbachev. The history of the Latvian red riflemen and the significance of their monument in the broader discussion of Soviet cultural heritage.
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The deportations to Siberia will be discussed - the reason, scale and impact of the deportations will be covered.
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1991 Barikazu LaukumsThe climax of the fight for Latvia's independence - the era of the barricades will be discussed.
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Baltic Way Footprint MonumentThe Baltic way - the largest non violent anti Soviet demonstration in the Baltics - will be analysed. The logistics, mood of the time period and impact will be covered.
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Freedom MonumentThe monument of freedom - Riga's most iconic monument - it's significance and how it survived the Soviet period.
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Nativity of Christ CathedralThe Orthodox cathedral - the role and treatment of religion in the Soviet period will be discussed.
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Formerly Hotel Latvia - the only hotel where western tourists where allowed to stay in Soviet Riga, the rooms famously bugged by the KGB
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Brivibas IelaFreedom street - formerly Lenin street. The street features examples of Soviet era residential archiecture and Soviet Latvia's most famous fashion house - Rigas Modes.
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KGB BuildingKGB building. The HQ of the Russian secret police in Latvia - the highest building in Riga - from the top of it you can see all the way to Siberia... KGB recruitment methods, interrogation methods and more will be discussed
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Dailes TheatreDailes theatre - an iconic example of Soviet era architecture is our final stop. The collapse of the Soviet union will be discussed.
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Private Soviet Riga tour
Riga, Latvia, Europe
$165.48
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!