Soviet Ghosts of Riga Walking Tour
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25 EUR
Visit must-see places in Riga that are legacies of the city’s Soviet past, find out what life was like behind the Iron Curtain, and taste typical Soviet-era food on a fascinating walking tour with a friendly local guide.
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Available in
- English
Highlights
- Visit must-see places that are legacies of Riga’s Soviet past
- Learn about life during the occupation
- Admire beautiful panoramic views
- Taste typical Soviet-era food
- Enjoy a small-group or private tour
Description
What was it like living in Riga during the Soviet occupation? How did it start? How did it affect the local people? If you want to find out what life was like behind the Iron Curtain, join our fascinating and historical walking tour!
This tour takes you to some of the must-see places in Riga that are legacies of the city’s Soviet past. You’ll see typical Soviet-era buildings, hear about life during the occupation, visit a famous KGB building, and enjoy great panoramic views.
You'll also see a Soviet-style cafeteria and have the chance to taste some typical Soviet-era food.
NB! This tour is suitable for active people; a moderate amount of walking is involved.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- Local tour guide
- Public transport ticket
- Admission to the Academy of Sciences viewing platform (€5 per person)
- Snacks and refreshments in the cafeteria (approx. €3 per person)
Meeting point
Anywhere in Central Riga (within the walking distance of Old Town).
Reviews from travellers (19)
Lisa is an excellent guide and had clear memories of living through the transition to independence in the early 1990s, as well as family anecdotes from the ww2 period which brought home the horrors of living through wartime occupations.
As this was a private tour we could indulge ourselves in additional discussions about other Riga issues, so covered many other interesting areas like the Orthodox Cathedral and the new State Library, finishing up at the memorial to those who were deported to Siberia during the Russian occupation in the 1940s.
Highly recommended, if this is a subject that interests you.
Totally recommended :)
This operator has 11 reviews for other tours
The tour should have finished at two but it ran over a little and Liga was really patient and stayed with us.
The actual content of the tour was fascinating and we learnt a lot about architecture and sime great stories from the history of Riga.
We learned and heard so much about Riga, the people, the food, the buildings there.
Liga was the best tourist guide ever. She tried to tell us what we were interesstes in. Thank you so much for this great day! We would really recommend the walking tour!
All areas of the City were covered, All questions that were asked were answered.
Excellent Walking Tour!
- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
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Tour operated by: Raami Travel