What was the life of an apparatchik or red baron like in the Soviet Union? Your unflinching loyalty to the communist party will unable you to reach the politburo and its numerous priviledges like access to the Jurmala thermal resort. For the occasion you will drive in an old Soviet Volga car along the various Soviet historial landmarks in Latvia
With the Riga Out there, special will take you to this very special tour where you will be able to visit various sites. Among others, a visit of Soviet Riga which include a visit to the Academy of Sciences, this Soviet edifice is cousin to many in Eastern Europe and local nicknames for the Empire State building include ”Stalin’s birthday cake” or the ”Kremlin”. The tour will move on to the Occupation museum and Latvian Riflemen monument dedicated to Red Latvian Riflemen, some of whom became Lenin's bodyguards. A visit to the KGB building in Riga (from outside only as it is now a police station). Also, the guide will take you to victory park, where the Soviet war memorial commemorates the communist "liberation" of Riga.
Also the option 7 hours tour (Price 75 Euros)
Riga Out There will provide you with a guided tour of Riga with the Soviet historical landmarks, and the visit to the Ligatne Bunker meant to shelter high ranking communist members and red army general in case of nuclear attack. Ligatne bunker is one hour drive from the center of Riga. What was five year plan and collectivisation meant? a visit to one of the Kholkoze farms, the pride of the Soviet Union collectivisation of agriculture will tell you how the Soviet economy was managed and why socialism ultimately collapsed. At the end of the tour, you will be awarded the much praised decoration, the order of Lenin.
We will provide you with a guided tour with a Soviet Volga car and visit the following:the Academy of Sciences, the Occupation Museum and Latvian Riflemen monument dedicated to Red Latvian Riflemen. A stop at the KGB building in Riga (from outside only as it is now a police station). Also, the guide will take you to Victory Park, where the Soviet war memorial commemorates the communist "liberation" of Riga. Optional: lunch at the Soviet restaurant Austrumu Robeza. If you choose the 7 hours tour, the Ligatne Bunker and the Kholkoze visit will be included.
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Customers who booked "Become an apparatchik!" also experienced the following:
Water Relaxation Spa
Treat yourself to some well-earned relaxation time in a quiet, tranquil corner of Riga. You can combine swimming in the pool with spending some time soothing away your aches and pains in one of the three hot tubs. Full body massages can be booked in advance.
Snowboard & Skiing
It may come as surprise to you but Latvia has some fantastic large hills for you to enjoy a day's snowboarding or skiing. Ideal for beginners who wish to gain some experience before heading to the Alps.
Jazz at Carpe Diem
Enjoy exquisite food with the soothing sounds of a live Jazz band. A high class dining option to help you wind down and relax in one of Riga's most stylish and atmospheric restaurants.
VIP Limo Transfer
Sit back in comfort, sip your champagne and cruise in style from Riga airport to your hotel in a stretched limo. There is no better way to kick off your first day in Latvia than with this experience of the 'big time' lifestyle.
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Testimonials
An absolutely wonderful time, everything from start to finish was taken care of. Very professional and will definitely be recommending it to any friends travelling to Riga
Patrick Foley
Why book with us?
Because Out There is an Anglo-Latvian company based in Latvia that has had over 2 years experience working with large groups, corporate incentives and independent travellers. Some foreign members of our staff have been living and working in the Baltics for over ten years, and understand better than anybody what does and doesn’t work in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
