Visit must-see and off-the-beaten-track spots in Riga that are legacies of the city’s Soviet past. Find out what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. Take a 3-hour walking tour with a friendly guide and learn about the darkest years in Latvian history.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting times 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Private tours are available at your preferred time. Pick up available from centrally located places (within 20 minutes walking distance from Old Town).
- Private group
Experience
- See sites that are legacies of Riga’s Iron Curtain past
- Learn more about history and life during the occupation
- Discover real, off-the-beaten-track Riga
- Hear personal stories from your guide about local life during the Cold War times
- Learn about the Singing Revolution and freedom restoration in the Baltic Countries in 1991
- Hotel pickup
- Professional local guide
- Public transportation ticket
- All entrance fees
- People with mobility impairments
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Prepare for the activity
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Video recording
Know before you go
- Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions
- The tour duration is 3 hours and a moderate amount of walking is involved
- Please let the tour operator known in advance about any special medical conditions or restrictions
- Don’t forget an umbrella (if it is raining) or sunscreen (if it is sunny)