Riga Soviet Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Riga, Latvia

2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Professional in-person tour guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Latvian Riflemen Monument
Latviešu strēlnieku laukums 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Look for the striking red granite soldiers - the monument stands between the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia and the Daugava River.

End point

Ukrainas Neatkarības iela, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
The tour concludes on Ukrainas neatkarības iela (Street of Ukrainian Independence) in front of the Russian Embassy — a thought-provoking finale that connects Soviet history to the present day.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

05/31/2026 - 08/29/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Itinerary

Memorial to the Victims of the Soviet Occupation "History Tactile"

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Latvian Riflemen Monument

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Building of Latvian Academy of Sciences

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monument 1905 The Fighters

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

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An unforgettable tour of Riga

Elisabetta_S, Aug 2026

Emils shared the story of Riga with us during a walking tour that delved deep into the city's society, economy, culture, history, and architecture. What made it truly unique was his perspective as a sensitive young man who experiences the present through the lens of his own family history—from his parents to his grandparents and great-grandparents. This allowed us to gain a much deeper understanding of Riga’s past and present from a special viewpoint that you simply cannot find in guidebooks or historical texts. Emils is kind, accommodating, incredibly knowledgeable, and thoughtful. This tour is an absolute must-do in Riga!

For history buffs and more.

Kenneth_R, Jul 2026

Fantastic tour. Highly recommend. Emil’s stories of his family’s past with Soviet occupation were captivating and intriguing. Anyone into history will really enjoy this tour.

Obvious pride in his country coupled with knowledge and infectious enthusiasm, this is the tour guide you need.

Conni_V, Jul 2026

Emils was hospitable, knowledgeable and most importantly, flexible based on our needs. We had just finished a 2 hour walk of Old Town with another guide and found all the cobblestone streets to be too much. Because of this, we were tempted to cancel our 2 hour Riga Soviet Walking Tour which was 2 hours later that day. In talking with Emils, and explaining our dilemma and concerns, he assured us that he would keep those streets to a minimum. He absolutely kept his word making our tour enjoyable and educational. We are thankful we made the decision not to cancel. Emils enthusiasm and passion in sharing stories and facts kept our interest throughout the tour. He encouraged questions and always had an answer. I simply cannot imagine having done this tour with anyone else! Thank you Emils.