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- German
- English
Step beyond the postcard-perfect facades of Riga and uncover the gripping, visceral history of a nation caught between totalitarian titans. This immersive journey takes you from the chilling interrogation rooms of the KGB to the very streets where ordinary citizens used tractors and songs to defeat an empire. You will walk the original cobblestones of the Riga Ghetto, stand where journalists gave their lives for the truth, and discover the profound resilience of the Latvian spirit. This is not just a history tour; it is a testament to the price of freedom and the unbreakable will of a people.
- A 5.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 138 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Riga's main station, take local public transport toward The Corner House (Stūra māja). Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to The Corner House (Stūra māja), Riga, Latvia. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Great Choral Synagogue Memorial, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Riga's main station. The departure point is Great Choral Synagogue Memorial, Riga, Latvia. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The former KGB headquarters, representing the epicenter of Soviet political repression.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bastejkalna Park
Memorial stones marking where civilians and journalists were killed during the 1991 Barricades.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A grassroots museum dedicated to the civilian defense of Riga using tractors and concrete.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
A stark, black architectural structure documenting 51 years of Soviet and Nazi rule.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum
An outdoor museum featuring the original cobblestones of the Riga Ghetto and the names of 70,000 victims.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Great Choral Synagogue Memorial
The ruins and memorial of Riga's most beautiful synagogue, burned down with refugees inside in 1941.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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