Riga`s Humor and History Walking Tour
ID: GYG831896-1319918
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the humor and history of Riga's Jewish community on a walking tour. Hear funny stories and anecdotes about the city's crazy people and history.
Discover the humorous side of Riga on a guided tour that takes you to the native homes of two of the greatest comics of the 20th century, Arcady Raikin and Heinz Erhardt. Follow the paths of these two comics and learn about the history and humor of the German and Jewish communities in Riga.
Meet your guide at the Freedom Monument and learn about the history of Riga and see the sites connected with Heinz Erhardt’s life in the town. Continue to the main Latvian University building and to Verman Park, the oldest park in Riga. Near the monument to chess world champion Mikhail Thal, hear a dozen of the most funny Jewish anecdotes.
We will visit the Museum "Jews in Latvia"where guide will explain the history of Riga`s Jewish community.
From Verman Park, head to Berga Bazar and then to Marijas Street, the well-known home of Jewish clothing and shoe shops before World War II. Your goal is the native house of actor Arcady Raikin, a legend of Russian satiric and humoristic films and theater screenplays.
Then, turn to the so-called Moscow suburb, the historic Jewish quarter of the town. See the memorial to the Choral Synagogue and walk on Dzirnavu and former Moscow streets, where the large Raikin family resided prior to 1915. Finish at Riga's Central Market, one of the greatest food markets in Europe.
Be entertained with three dozen Jewish jokes, stories about the city's crazy people, and funny moments from the history of Riga.
Highlights
- Discover the humor and history of Riga's Jewish community on a walking tour
- Hear funny stories and anecdotes about the city's crazy people and history
- Learn about the life of the German comedian Heinz Erhardt in Riga
- See the native house of the Soviet actor of Jewish origin Arcady Raikin
- Visit the Riga Central Market, one of the greatest food markets in Europe
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes.
Be prepared for any weather conditions, bring a water bottle.
Respect local customs and traditions during the tour.
We met at Freedom monument (Brivibas piemineklis) in Riga, near the inscription at the monument. The guide is of small heigth in glasses and hat.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
