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This Soviet Riga by car tour is an exploration of Riga's functional and monumental Soviet heritage. We focus on mid-20th century architecture, viewing major structures like the Academy of Sciences and the experimental Riga Diesel Factory Laboratory Building on Ganību dambis. We step inside everyday history by going inside of a typical 1960s Soviet apartment bloc - we’ll ride a typical elevator and walk the utilitarian corridors to truly experience the functional design of the common spaces. We will also ascend a reclaimed landfill hill for a unique panoramic view over a vast mikrorajons (Soviet era planned neighborhood), highlighting the sheer scale of Soviet urban planning. This is a powerful and candid look at the city's modern architecture and its recent past

When in Latvia, it’s worth it to get out to Gauja National Park, and this guided tour gets you there hassle-free. Your small, intimate group tour takes you from either Sigulda or Cesis, depending on what works best for you, and then drives you out to the national park. Here, your guide points out the best walking trails through woodland and along the Gauja river- making sure you stay on track while you explore.