Private Tour
Riga Jewish History Tour
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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 Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Guide services
Donation for the Synagogue - required to give on site
Donation to Riga Holocost museum
Pickup points
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Riga Jewish History Tour
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Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
David D,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent 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.
Poignant
Paz G,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting tour of Holocaust memorials and the local synagogue. Very poignant tour of Riga and surrounding areas.
Great tour.
jennifersaylin,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Jewish Tour of Riga
Michael G,May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour and very informative. Guide drove me to all the key and important sites and covered everything I was interested in. Highly recommended.
Excellent Jewish Tour in Riga
Eliot F,Jul 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Memorable Tour and Never Again Resounds
Wendy J,May 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Armands 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.
Very good tour
Yuriy G,Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Armando was very knowledgeable and friendly. We visited all sites mentioned and even extra. Definitely recommend.
Awesome tour!
Lorys S,Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent 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...
Great tour in Riga!
Kim P,Jun 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Armands 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.
Fantastic
Deborah W,Jun 3, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic 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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