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Riga Jewish History Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $91 / person
- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- RU, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Armands Latvia Guide
Description
The history of the Jews of Riga is very rich and significant. Much of this heritage can still be seen today. In three hours with an experienced guide, both by car and on foot, it is possible to visit important places and receive information in a very concentrated way, but at the same time easily and comprehensibly. Please be informed on Shabbat and other Jewish religious holidays, the Synagogue and the Riga Ghetto Museum are closed. The duration of the tour depends on the intensity of the traffic on the street.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 19
- Adult (ages 16–90)
- $91
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $148.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 11 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Art Nouveau Riga
Several beautiful buildings in this part of the Riga was designed by Jewish architect Mikhail Eisenstein and in one of the buildings was born philosopher Isaiah Berlin.
This is former territory of Riga Jewish Ghetto where many buildings are in the same shape as 80 years ago in the WW II time.
Great Choral Synagogue Memorial
On July 4, 1941, more than 300 hundreds of Jewish refugees from Lithuania and local Latvian Jews were herded into the basement of the synagogue which was then intentionally burned to the ground. There is a momorial place today.
Rumbula Forest Memorial
In November of 1941, the Nazi decided to completely exterminate Jewish prisoners of the Riga ghetto. During the events which took place on the 30th of November and the 8th of December of 1941, more than 25,000 people were killed in the Rumbula forest, including approximately a thousand of Jews who were deported from Germany. A complete memorial was opened on the 29th of November 2002.
Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum
The Museum of Riga Ghetto and Holocaust in Latvia: a window into the story of the Riga Ghetto, the Holocaust in Latvia and Jewish life in Latvia before the Holocaust.
Riga Synagogue
The Riga synagogue on Peitavas Street is one of Riga's Art Nouveau jewels and a significant cultural monument. he Synagogue was built 1903-1905 and designed in the Art Nouveau style with Ancient Egyptian motives.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Guide services
Not included
Donation for the Synagogue - required to give on site
Donation to Riga Holocost museum
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait outside of the hotel or apartment, because we are not allowed to park the car in the Old Riga.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
13 reviews
How it compares in Riga
- Rated higher than 75% of 87 reviewed tours in Riga
- Starting price $91 is close to the typical $90 for tours of similar length in Riga
Excurgo comparison of 454 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code - any is fine (if not naked) and kipa will be provided if the head of the visitor will not be covered by cap, hat, scarf or other.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Riga Jewish History Tour take?
Riga Jewish History Tour lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Riga Jewish History Tour cost?
Prices start at $91 per person for this Riga experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $148. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Riga Jewish History Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Does Riga Jewish History Tour sell out?
It can: 11 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Riga Jewish History Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please wait outside of the hotel or apartment, because we are not allowed to park the car in the Old Riga. Pickup points include Eurostars Metropole, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga.
What languages is Riga Jewish History Tour offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Riga Jewish History Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Armands Latvia Guide.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Excellent tour of Jewish Riga
An excellent tour of places of Jewish interest in Riga. We achieved do much in just a few hours. Armands was a very interesting guide, extremely flexible.
R
Excellent 5 Star Tour
Armands was a wonderful host and tour guild. His in depth understanding of Riga’s Jewish history knowledge was superb. He also shared many fascinating and captivating local stories and legends. I would highly recommend taking this 5 Star tour.
Operator response
Thank you! 🌞
D
Excellent Tour
Excellent tour, really enjoyed looking at all the main sights on the Jewish history tour, Armands my tour guide was excellent, would definitely recommend going on this tour.
P
Poignant
Very interesting tour of Holocaust memorials and the local synagogue. Very poignant tour of Riga and surrounding areas.
J
Great tour.
We enjoyed the tour a lot. Our guide was knowledgeable. Very knowledgeable. We saw everything we wanted and were able to spend the time we wanted at each place without being rushed. He went over time originally planned because we spent more time at each site which we thought was so kind.
M
Jewish Tour of Riga
Excellent tour and very informative. Guide drove me to all the key and important sites and covered everything I was interested in. Highly recommended.
E
Excellent Jewish Tour in Riga
This was a very comprehensive and informative tour about the Jews of Riga. It gave the history, the accomplishments, and the tragic end during the holocaust. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and explained everything thoroughly. He gave us enough time at all the stops to do a little exploration on our own.
W
Memorable Tour and Never Again Resounds
Armands was very knowledgeable and answered our questions. We went to several sites and witnessed memorials for the Jews that were killed in World War II. This tour is a somber tour and was presented with tact and honor for the memories of those lost. We learned much and purchased a book at the Jewish Ghetto museum.
Y
Very good tour
Armando was very knowledgeable and friendly. We visited all sites mentioned and even extra. Definitely recommend.
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