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Riga Jewish History Tour: An Insight into Rich and Significant Jewish Heritage
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6 Ratings
Riga
Discover the rich and significant Jewish heritage of Riga on a guided tour. Explore important historical sites and gain insightful information in just three hours.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Latgale Suburb - 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
- Comfortable private transportation
- Expert guide services
What's Not Included
- Donation for the Synagogue - required to give on site
Additional Information
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.
- 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.
Location
Art Nouveau Riga
Strelnieku iela 9
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Wendy_j
May 23, 2024
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.
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Yuriy_g
Aug 30, 2023
Very good tour - Armando was very knowledgeable and friendly. We visited all sites mentioned and even extra. Definitely recommend.
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Lorys_s
Aug 14, 2023
Awesome tour! - Excellent tour! We truly enjoyed our tour guide's great knowledge about Jewish life and past history. He was extremely informative and when he didn't know the answer, he admitted it. We were even sad to say goodbye...
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Kim_p
Jun 24, 2023
Great tour in Riga! - Armands was very knowledgeable about Jewish culture and the history of Jews in Riga. We booked the tour for a Saturday which meant that a few things were closed for Shabbat. Armands was flexible and brought us to another place of interest instead.
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Deborah_w
Jun 3, 2023
Fantastic - Fantastic tour. Armands was so couteous, knowledgeable, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. I will be using Armands again when I return to Riga. Thank you Armands
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