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Soviet Riga: Vintage Car Tour & Life Behind the Curtain
Riga, Latvia, Europe
$113.53
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover Soviet Riga from the seat of a fully restored 1979 VAZ 2103 — a classic vehicle that brings Cold War history to life. This immersive tour blends authentic locations, storytelling, nostalgic cassette music, and a symbolic vodka toast, creating a one-of-a-kind retro experience that’s truly unique in Riga and rare across the Baltics.
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Soviet Riga: Vintage Car Tour & Life Behind the Curtain
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Bottled water
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Ride in an authentic 1979 VAZ 2103 Soviet car
- Symbolic vodka toast
- Guided commentary throughout the tour
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Please meet the driver/guide in front of the main entrance of Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms).
Return details
Please meet the driver/guide in front of the main entrance of Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms).
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Dailes TheatreAt the Daile Theatre, travelers will explore how Soviet ideology shaped performing arts and public expression. The guide will explain how censorship functioned and what role culture played in maintaining the state narrative. You'll stop outside the building for photos and stories.
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VEFVisit the grounds of the legendary VEF factory, once a powerhouse of Soviet industrial production. Travelers will hear stories about working-class life, innovation under state control, and how factories like this shaped urban identity during the USSR period.
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Travelers will see classic Soviet block-style apartment buildings and get a glimpse into daily life for ordinary citizens under the Soviet regime. The guide will share insights into housing, family structure, and community life within these standardized living spaces.
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At this iconic Stalinist skyscraper, travelers will admire its unique architecture and learn about its symbolic role as a tool of ideological control. The guide will explain the connection between Soviet architecture and political messaging during the Cold War.
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Visit the towering Riga TV Tower, a Cold War-era symbol of Soviet media dominance. Travelers will hear about propaganda broadcasting, state information control, and how the media landscape evolved before and after independence.
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Vansu TiltsEnd the tour with a symbolic Soviet-style vodka toast while listening to 1980s cassette music on a restored vintage Radiotehnika tape deck. This final stop takes place near the Vanšu Bridge — one of Riga’s most iconic Soviet-era engineering landmarks — offering a scenic and fitting conclusion to the experience.
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Soviet Riga: Vintage Car Tour & Life Behind the Curtain
Riga, Latvia, Europe
$113.53
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!