Riga Jewish History Tour

Name: Riga Jewish History Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 93.97 USD
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5.0(12)3 hours - 4 hoursRussian, EnglishBook 1 day aheadRiga, Latvia

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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.

Included

Private transportation
Guide services

Not included

Donation for the Synagogue - required to give on site
Donation to Riga Holocost museum

What you'll do

Several beautiful buildings in this part of the Riga was designed by Jewish arch
itect Mikhail Eisenstein and in one of the buildings was born philosopher Isaiah Berlin.
30 min
This is former territory of Riga Jewish Ghetto where many buildings are in the s
ame shape as 80 years ago in the WW II time.
30 min
On July 4, 1941, more than 300 hundreds of Jewish refugees from Lithuania and lo
cal Latvian Jews were herded into the basement of the synagogue which was then intentionally burned to the ground. There is a momorial place today.
15 min
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.
1 hour
The Museum of Riga Ghetto and Holocaust in Latvia: a window into the story of th
e Riga Ghetto, the Holocaust in Latvia and Jewish life in Latvia before the Holocaust.
30 min
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.
45 min

Meeting and pickup

49 locations

Pickup details

Please wait outside of the hotel or apartment, because we are not allowed to park the car in the Old Riga.

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Eurostars Metropole
Aspazijas bulvaris 36/38, Riga, Latvia
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Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga
24 Kugu Street, Riga, Latvia
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Europa Royale Riga
Kr. Barona Iela 12, Riga, Latvia
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Juans Riga Hostel
Vecpilsetas iela 3, Riga, Latvia
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Hestia Hotel Draugi
Marstalu iela 1-3, Riga, Latvia
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Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel
8/10 Minsterejas Street, Riga, Latvia
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Riga Crown Hotel
Marstalu iela 6, Riga, Latvia
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Grand Palace Hotel
Pils Street 12, Riga, Latvia
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St. Peter's Boutique Hotel
Peldu Iela 23, Riga, Latvia
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Hotel Justus
Jauniela 24, Riga, Latvia
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Opera Hotel
Raina bulvaris 33, Riga, Latvia
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Gallery Park Hotel & Spa
7 Krisjana Valdemara Street, Riga, Latvia
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Revelton Suites Riga
Kaleju iela 59, Riga, Latvia
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Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah
Raina Bulvaris 5/6, Riga, Latvia
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Neiburgs Hotel
Jauniela 25/27, Centra Rajons, Riga, Latvia
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Ala Hotel & Hostel
Audeju iela 11, Riga, Latvia
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Konventa Seta Hotel
Kaleju Iela 9/11, Riga, Latvia
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Red Roofs Hotel
Jana iela 6, Riga, Latvia
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City Westa Hotel
Spikeru iela 4, Riga, Latvia
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Hotel Gutenbergs
Doma Laukums 1, Entrance From Muku Street, Riga, Latvia
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Nordic Hotel Jekaba Riga
Jekaba iela 24, Riga, Latvia
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Hotel Garden Palace
Grecinieku iela 28, Riga, Latvia
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Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
Aspazijas bulvaris 22, Riga, Latvia
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Radisson Hotel Old Town Riga
Z.a. Meierovica Boulevard 10, Riga, Latvia
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Relais Le Chevalier
20 Kalku Street, Riga, Latvia
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Eurolink Hotel
Aspazijas bulvaris 22, 3rd floor of Hotel Riga, Riga, Latvia
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Pullman Riga Old Town
Jekaba Iela 24, Riga, Latvia
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Serena Lux Hotel
Jekaba 26/28, Riga, Latvia
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Forums Boutique Hotel
Valnu street 47, Riga, Latvia
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Boutique Hotel Kristofs
6 Teatra Street, Riga, Latvia
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Old City Boutique Hotel
Teatra iela 10, Riga, Latvia
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Wellton Riga Hotel & Spa
49 Valnu Street, Riga, Latvia
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Dome Hotel
Miesnieku iela 4, Riga, Latvia
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Old Riga Hotel Vecriga
Gleznotaju iela 12-14, Riga, Latvia
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Irina Hotel
Merkela iela 12, Riga, Latvia
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Redstone Boutique Hotel
Skarnu Street 11, Riga, Latvia
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Avalon Hotel & Conferences
13 Janvara St 19, Riga, Latvia
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Royal Square Hotel & Suites
Kalku iela 3a, Riga, Latvia
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Hilton Garden Inn Riga Old Town
Grecinieku 25, Riga, Latvia
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Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel
11. Novembra Krastmala 33, Riga, Latvia
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Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel, Riga
1 Reimersa Street, Riga, Latvia
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Centra Hotel
Audeju iela 1, Riga, Latvia
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Ibis Riga Centre
Marijas iela 5, Riga, Latvia
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Hotel Monte Kristo
Kaleju iela 56, Old Riga, Riga, Latvia
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Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa
Kaleju iela 33, Riga, Latvia
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Rija Domus Hotel
Tirgonu iela 9, Riga, Latvia
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NB Apartments Riga Old Town
Shkunu iela 9, Riga, Latvia
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22 Dome Hotel
Miesnieku iela 1, Riga, Latvia
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Old Riga Plaza
Peldu iela 17, Riga, Latvia
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Riga Jewish History Tour

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What you'll do

Several beautiful buildings in this part of the Riga was designed by Jewish arch

This is former territory of Riga Jewish Ghetto where many buildings are in the s

On July 4, 1941, more than 300 hundreds of Jewish refugees from Lithuania and lo

In November of 1941, the Nazi decided to completely exterminate Jewish prisoners of the Riga ghetto

The Museum of Riga Ghetto and Holocaust in Latvia: a window into the story of th

The Riga synagogue on Peitavas Street is one of Riga's Art Nouveau jewels and a significant cultural monument

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