Soviet Riga Tour
This tour offers a direct look at life in Riga during the decades of Soviet rule. You’ll explore the city’s transformation through its imposing Brutalist architecture and state-mandated urban design, seeing how the landscape was altered to reflect a new political era.
The experience focuses on the day-to-day reality of the 20th century, covering everything from the mechanics of the planned economy to the tension between local culture and foreign administration. It’s a grounded history lesson on how the city functioned under a different system and the long-lasting impact that period left on its identity.
Highlights include: The KGB headquarters, the museum of the Occupation of Latvia, The former Hotel Latvia building.
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Price : 140 Eur