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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 and learn about the city's complex past.

Highlights

• The Museum of the Occupation
• the Monument of the Latvian Rifleman
• The Deportation memorial
• Enjoy this highly decorative and intellectual architectural style
• Start from Smile Line office in the Black Heads house

Description

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. In order to enhance audibility Tour guide system is provided if more than 12 participants This is a Small Group tour with a minimum of 3 and max 20 participants.

Includes

Walking tour Local Tour Guide Audio Tour guide system if more than 12 participants Group tour with a minimum of 3 and max 20 participants

Important Information

• Please note: This is a group tour with a minimum of 3 participants required to operate. If your group is smaller than 3, kindly contact us before booking to confirm whether the tour has enough participants to run. Umbrellas are offered in case of bad weather Some excursions may experience route changes

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund