Soviet Riga Explore the authentic stories of ex Soviet Riga! Standard Option
ID: GYG461824-826069
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Soviet Riga's unique blend of Soviet and Art Nouveau architecture on a walking tour. Experience the impact of Soviet rule on Latvian culture. Enjoy learning about the city's complex past.
If you are to really understand Riga, you have to experience its past filled both with happiness and sorrow. During this tour we will turn back the wheel of time. Only a few decades ago Riga looked, spoke and thought absolutely differently – in line with Soviet ideas. Even today, the city preserves the symbols of that time – the Monument of the Latvian Riflemen and the Occupation Museum, the Academy of Sciences and the restored Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, which used to be the home of a planetarium.The guides of this tour will share their memories and private stories about living under the Communist regime.
Highlights
- The Museum of the Occupation
- the Monument of the Latvian Rifleman
- The Deportation memorial
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Umbrellas are offered in case of bad weather
Children under 6 can join excursions for free
Tours in Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, or Japanese are available upon request.
Some excursions may experience route changes
Inside Rātslaukums and theres going to be a bike with a blue box and a yellow umbrella where theres a guide,who will help you.Behind the bike is the office,on the left of the house of blackheads museum doors is the entrance.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.