• Dailes Theatre - At the Daile Theatre, visitors will discover how Soviet ideology influenced the performing arts and public expression. The guide will discuss the workings of censorship and the role of culture in upholding the state narrative. There will be a stop outside the building for photos and storytelling.

• VEF - Explore the grounds of the renowned VEF factory, once a hub of Soviet industrial production. Visitors will hear tales of working-class life, innovation under state control, and how such factories shaped urban identity during the USSR era.

• Purvciems - Visitors will observe classic Soviet block-style apartment buildings and gain insight into the daily life of ordinary citizens under the Soviet regime. The guide will provide perspectives on housing, family structure, and community life within these standardized living spaces.

• Building of Latvian Academy of Sciences - At this iconic Stalinist skyscraper, visitors will admire its distinctive architecture and learn about its symbolic role as a tool of ideological control. The guide will explain the link between Soviet architecture and political messaging during the Cold War.

• Riga Radio and TV Tower - Visit the towering Riga TV Tower, a Cold War-era emblem of Soviet media dominance. Visitors will learn about propaganda broadcasting, state information control, and the evolution of the media landscape before and after independence.

• Vansu Tilts - Conclude the tour with a symbolic Soviet-style vodka toast while enjoying 1980s cassette music on a restored vintage Radiotehnika tape deck. This final stop occurs near the Vanšu Bridge — one of Riga’s most iconic Soviet-era engineering landmarks — providing a scenic and fitting end to the experience.

• Guided commentary throughout the tour
• Symbolic vodka toast
• Ride in an authentic 1979 VAZ 2103 Soviet car
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Bottled water

• Gratuities

Explore Soviet Riga from the comfort of a meticulously restored 1979 VAZ 2103 — a vintage car that vividly revives Cold War history. This engaging tour combines genuine sites, captivating storytelling, nostalgic cassette tunes, and a meaningful vodka toast, offering a distinctive retro experience that is unparalleled in Riga and uncommon throughout the Baltics.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.