Private tour in Riga Janis R

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 332 USD
Per person cost
  • 23 USD
Explanation
Entrance fees

Riga Jewish Heritage Tour with Private Transportation

Tour #1082193
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
Per person cost
  • 23 USD
Explanation
Entrance fees

up to 4 people

5 hours

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

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Overview of your Riga tour:

Let's spend five hours and explore the Jewish history within Riga. Learn about history of Jews in Riga starting from 18th century, the development phase of 19th century, the full bloom phase at start of 20th century and the horrors of word war two. And of course have a glimpse of life of today. Learn about the most famous Jews that are firmly connected to Riga: Sergei Eisenstein Sir Isaiah Berlin Mark Rothko Philippe Halsman We are going to explore the Jewish Heritage in deep by visiting all the important places in Riga. All are mentioned in itinerary (below):

Your Riga tour itinerary

Visit Riga Synagogue - only synagogue that survived the Holocaust and is currently active center. Continue through the Museum of the Riga Ghetto and Holocaust in Latvia - informative place about Holocaust of World War Two Memorial of the Great Choral Synagogue. A place of great tragedy of 4th July 1941 when many people were trapped inside and have burnt down together with building. Travel through the historical Jewish quarter of Maskavas Forstate suburb. See the first Riga Synagogue and how it looks today. Visit the old Jewish cemetery See the Salaspils Memorial Ensemble Visit Rumbula and learn about one of the largest sites of mass murders of Jews of Europe. Finish the tour on a positive vibes and learn about Zanis Lipke who created an underground bunker to save Jews from Nazis. The Synagogue & Ghetto Memorial are open from 10 to 17, except Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Zanis Lipke Memorial is open every day except Sunday and Monday. Like all my tours this one can be customized to meet your interests.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation

Comfortable private transportation will be provided by guide. Picking up at Your hotel included. I can provide a bigger vehicle according to size of the group. Please contact me for the quote Tours coming from cruise ships have to start at the gate of Riga Passenger port.

What's included
  • Other
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
  • Tickets
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Donations to synagogues, museums, commemorative sites. Usually we have a coffee brake in the time of Tour.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Religious Sites

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Conversational

Russian

Basic

German

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

5

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    Size:

    up to 4 people

    Duration:

    5 hours

    Transportation:

    Private transportation

    Party Size:

    1

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    $ 332 USD

    Book with a 20% deposit!

    Size:

    up to 4 people

    Duration:

    5 hours

    Transportation:

    Private transportation

    Party Size:

    1

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    Select tour start time

    View our Cancellation policy

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