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Soviet Heritage Walking Tour - Riga after WW2
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Soviet Heritage Walking Tour - Riga after WW2
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Overview
Learn about Riga’s Soviet past as you explore the city’s highlights on this walking tour. Learn about the history of the city and what it was like to live during the Soviet era. This private tour is perfect for those who love Soviet history and want a deeper look at life behind the Iron Curtain.
- Take a walking tour through Riga and see its highlights
- Learn about the history of the city and life during the Soviet era
- Enjoy a personalized experience on this private tour
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What's Included
Local and professional guide
Public transportation tickets
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Departure & Return
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
The Freedom Monument , Central District, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia
Please look for our guide with the badge. The guide will be standing in front of the Monument of Freedom (the front is where the inscription is), next to the bronze information plate embedded in the asphalt on the right side of the monument (if looking from Old Riga side).
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Suitable strictly for active people only as quite a large amount of walking is involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. In case of extreme weather (colder than -15C, hotter than +35C, stormy wind or rain) the tour would be cancelled and you would be offered full refund (or spot on the next available tour).
- Although children are allowed, this activity is not suitable for them
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- OPERATED BY Raami Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Soviet Heritage Walking Tour - Riga after WW2 ?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Soviet Heritage Walking Tour - Riga after WW2 ?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Soviet Heritage Walking Tour - Riga after WW2 ?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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Fascinating
Liam_N
, Mar 2019
A very interesting and fascinating tour. I throughly enjoyed it. Our guide has very friendly, fun and was very knowledgeable. We saw things that we wouldn’t of known to look for (and also that we didn’t even know was there!) and told about the history behind it. We also took the train back to the centre which was cool. If you like history or keen to embrace heritage of the place your in/visiting then your love this
My husband and I were the only ones on...
danchited
, Sep 2018
My husband and I were the only ones on the tour. The tour took us to areas of the city that we would never have been able to go on our own. First, we took the bus to the Corner House. From there, we crossed the bridge again, took the bus and saw some Soviet-era architecture. We later took the tram back to the city, and enjoyed the panoramic view from the Academy of Sciences this cost about 5 Euro and was not included in the tour price. The tour lasted about three hours total. What we enjoyed the most was the company of our informative and pleasant tour guide. She was very easy to talk to, and both my husband and I found ourselves asking her many questions not only about the Soviet era, but about Latvia and the Baltic countries in general. We had done the morning four-hour tour, but this heritage tour gives a glimpse of a different side of Riga.
A fantastic day seeing the sights of...
Adrian R
, May 2017
This was a well informed tour of...
Chris G
, Dec 2016
This was a well informed tour of Latvia's history in the post war period. Our guide Liga took us to the important sites, the Freedom monument, the KGB building, the Soviet memorial, and t-to the bleak railway station where thousands of Latvians were deported to Siberia both in 1941 and then again in 1949. It was easy to imagine the utter despair as loved ones were transported east never to be seen again.
The tour cost included a taxi fare and a bus ride as some of the monuments were a distance away but our guide Liga paid for these. She also took us to the iconic Latvia Academy of Science building also known as Stalin's birthday cake for a view over the old city.
Finally we went for a drink in an old style Soviet cafe with prices to match - 3 drinks and a sandwich for less than 3!
The tour lasted well over 2 hours and was excellent value for money.
This tour was spectacular. My sister...
Anna F
, Aug 2016
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