Soviet Riga Free Tour
♡ Save
Step back into the Soviet occupation of Riga and discover the daily life of the inhabitants of Latvia during authoritarian rule. We will visit a range of locations within Central Riga to navigate this complex and tragic part of Latvia's recent past.
What was it like to live in the Soviet Union for Latvians? How was the average person's life affected by the occupation? We will uncover how Latvians fought to regain their independence and how they suffered in the decades that followed the Second World War.
We will pose questions in regard to the effects of Soviet rule on the current psyche and how certain conditions left after the Soviet era pose contemporary issues within society. Along the route, we will visit a number of important locations and get closer through first-hand accounts from those who lived through the Soviet occupation.
Meeting point
Meet at the Latvian Riflemen Monument
Accessibility information availablePet friendly
From the Tripsora travel guides
Tripsora AI agent
Plan the rest of your Riga trip
Tell the AI agent where and when; it finds flights, hotels and tours and builds your day-by-day plan.
More for your Riga trip
Where to stay in Riga
Compare hotels and apartments on a map.
See stays ↗
Paid tours and tickets in Riga
Need a bigger group, a private guide or a skip-the-line ticket?
Browse tours ↗
Travel insurance
Flexible cover for trips and nomads.
Get a quote ↗
Partner links. We may earn a commission if you book, at no cost to you. Disclosure