FREE Walking Tour COMMUNIST RIGA

How was it to live in Riga under the Communism regime for almost 50 years of our history?…

JOIN RigaTrips COMMUNIST RIGA FREE WALKING TOUR – and find out!

JOIN US Fridays and Saturdays at 15.00 from Laima Clock in front of the Freedom Monument and walk with us through the Communist past of our city! The tour is led by an eye-witness of the time, someone who has experienced the absurd system on their skin.

During the tour, you will find out about the most significant moments in Riga’s communist past while looking at some of the most important heritage buildings built at that time. We’ll talk about the strong Soviet influence in the area while observing iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Monument, the Congress Hall, the Nativity of Christ Cathedral, the former Lenin Monument place, and The Corner House, the former KGB headquarters in Latvia.

What’s more, we will learn about the ordinary life of Latvians under the Soviet occupation of the country. We will share what it was like to have a family, raise children, go to school, dress, and eat under the Soviet rule and how humor helped all of us to get through the difficult times. 

After a two-hour review of this period in Latvia’s history, we’ll arrive at The Corner House, where our free walking tour of Communist Riga will come to an end.  

YOU CAN BOOK THE TOUR HERE! PLEASE BOOK THE TOUR TO BE SURE YOU WILL HAVE A SPOT!

Everyday (except Monday) at 15:00 fromRigatrips meeting point –  Laima clock.

If you like the tour, please tip our guides at the end of it – they have given their best for you!

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