Riga in the Holocaust Tour

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On this walking tour through Latvia's capital, we'll visit the most significant Holocaust memorials in the city as we learn the tragic history that Riga endured during the Holocaust.

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On this walking tour through Latvia's capital, we'll visit the most significant Holocaust memorials in the city as we learn the tragic history that Riga endured during the Holocaust.

Riga in the Holocaust

Meet us in front of the House of the Blackheads Museum to kick off our historical Holocaust tour of Riga. Get ready to uncover the storied past of this capital city during the dark times of World War II.

As we take off on foot, we'll come to the Great Choral Synagogue commemorative monument, the infamous Jewish temple burned down by the Nazis on July 4th, 1941. This attack claimed the lives of many Jews and is widely considered to be the start of the Holocaust in Latvia.

Afterwards, we'll make our way to the old Jewish Quarter in Riga, an area that the Nazis designated as a concentration area for Jewish families during a dark chapter in history. This part of the city was historically enclosed with barbed wire, guarded by the Latvian army under German command. Disturbingly, there were explicit orders to shoot on sight anyone attempting to escape this confined space.

Here, we'll also stop to share details about the old Jewish cemetery nearby. As the war ended, this space was converted into a recreational park, with the only remnant of its dark history being the great stone wall with the Star of David.

After two hours of delving into the historical narrative, our tour concludes in front of Peitav Shul, the only still-active synagogue in Latvia. This sacred space serves as a gathering point for the current Jewish population, with more than 7,000 individuals coming together for worship.

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Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

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You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
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Smile Line Agency

Corporate name: Smile Line

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

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Where does the activity end?

House of the Blackheads Museum

Peitav Shul Synagogue

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Where does the activity end?

Peitav Shul Synagogue

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