Riga Jewish History Tour
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.
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Riga Jewish History Tour
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What's included in Riga Jewish History Tour
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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.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Guide services
- Donation for the Synagogue - required to give on site
- Donation to Riga Holocost museum
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please wait outside of the hotel or apartment, because we are not allowed to park the car in the Old Riga.