Private Soviet Riga tour
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- 2 timmar
- Fri avbokning till 24 tim före
- Guidning på engelska
- Privat tur
Höjdpunkter
This Soviet Riga tour provides a compelling view of life under occupation, grounded in the memories of those who lived it. Our local guides use significant city centre landmarks, such as the imposing Latvian Riflemen Monument and the notorious KGB "Corner House," to share personal accounts and human stories of survival, quiet resistance, and the struggle to maintain Latvian identity right here in the heart of Riga. The tour offers a nuanced understanding of the heavy shadow the Soviet regime cast and the resilience shown by the people until independence was regained.
Ingår
Det här ingår
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
Ingår inte
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up / drop off
Rutt
A brief overview of the Soviet period - the different eras from Stalin to Gorbachev. The history of the Latvian red riflemen and the significance of their monument in the broader discussion of Soviet cultural heritage.
The deportations to Siberia will be discussed - the reason, scale and impact of the deportations will be covered.
The climax of the fight for Latvia's independence - the era of the barricades will be discussed.
The Baltic way - the largest non violent anti Soviet demonstration in the Baltics - will be analysed. The logistics, mood of the time period and impact will be covered.
The monument of freedom - Riga's most iconic monument - it's significance and how it survived the Soviet period.
The Orthodox cathedral - the role and treatment of religion in the Soviet period will be discussed.
Formerly Hotel Latvia - the only hotel where western tourists where allowed to stay in Soviet Riga, the rooms famously bugged by the KGB
Freedom street - formerly Lenin street. The street features examples of Soviet era residential archiecture and Soviet Latvia's most famous fashion house - Rigas Modes.
KGB building. The HQ of the Russian secret police in Latvia - the highest building in Riga - from the top of it you can see all the way to Siberia... KGB recruitment methods, interrogation methods and more will be discussed
Dailes theatre - an iconic example of Soviet era architecture is our final stop. The collapse of the Soviet union will be discussed.
Avbokning
Fri avbokning till 24 timmar innan upplevelsen börjar, med full återbetalning.
Omdömen
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Betygen kommer från 18 omdömen som vår bokningspartner samlat in. Det är resenärernas egna ord, i den ordning de skrevs — aldrig omsorterade för att smickra upplevelsen.
Bra att veta
- Mötesplats
- In the middle of Latvian rifleman's square, next to the statue of the Latvian riflemen.
- Upphämtning
- Alla möts vid startpunkten; ingen upphämtning finns.
- Biljettyp
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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- TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SIA
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Riga
- Its from-price is 59% above the median of the 442 experiences we list in Riga.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 60 of 442.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Riga
Riga, Latvia's capital on the Baltic, is a Hanseatic city of medieval spires and streets of Art Nouveau façades.
Riga was founded in 1201 and grew rich as a Hanseatic trading port on the Daugava River. Its old town, listed by UNESCO, has cobbled lanes around the Dome Cathedral, with a famous organ, and the spire of St Peter's Church, which has a viewing platform. The House of the Blackheads, a gabled merchants' guild hall, and the Three Brothers, among the oldest houses in the city, stand in the heart of the old town.
Top-ranked sights in Riga: Riga Cathedral (Rigas Doms), Riga Town Hall Square (Ratslaukums), St Peter's Church.
Specialerbjudanden i Riga
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