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Honest tour of Riga with the best private guide in town

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Honest tour of must-sees with the best* private guide of Riga Every city has it's good, bad and the ugly, and there's always the option of highlighting just one side of the coin. On this tour we try our hardest to stay as honest and objective as possible, not loosing the perspective of a local at the same time. 4-5 hours, including a coffee break, might seem long, but a half day tour like that is the shortest possible time to cover all the most important sights that Riga's heart has to offer without a rush. Still - depending on your desire or availability, it can be longer or shorter as well - you can decide during the tour. It's customisable as well, so if you'd like to drop a thing from the itinerary or add something different (eg, central market), the guide will be happy to adjust. We don't take tours more than 5 times a week, so the tour would stay fresh and the guide wouldn't become a machine of spouting facts and figures. * as described by his mother and some of his friends.
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  • Everything, except your coffee/snacks at the break.
Departure Point

Alberta laukums, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Right in the middle of the Albert Square - since it's not a busy place, we'll find each other easily. (Some maps don't have it marked, in such cases use the address Vecpilsētas street 19)

Since the pickup is done by walking, it's only from hotels in central Riga or reasonable distance from the old town.

  • Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga, Latvia
    This is the oldest part of Riga, here you'll see the history - how the city of Riga and nation of Latvians formed during last 8 centuries. The most important medieval churches, merchants' houses, parts of fortification systems and even last few residential buildings of simple people that have survived from medieval times. You'll hear stories of how people lived starting from times back when the city was just founded, through centuries up until soviet occupation and the modern life of the independent Latvia.
    120 minutes
  • Kronvalda Park, Riga, Latvia
    The circle of boulevards and parks serves as a transitional area between the centuries-old medieval German Riga and the "modern" Riga built by Russians and Latvians. Here you'll have a nice stroll through the greenest part of central Riga, see some monuments and museums, hear some stories of how the actual cultural transition happened.
    30 minutes
  • Art Nouveau Riga, Riga, Latvia
    So-called modern center of the city is the part of Riga that formed during the turn of 19th and 20th centuries - the last decades of Russian Empire. Here you'll see the beautiful facades of Riga's Art-Noveau (aka Jugendstil), and, if lucky, get a glimpse on the interiors as well. Riga is the city that has the highest concentration of Art-Noveau buildings in the world, so you're in for a treat. You'll hear about the time of new-found cultural identity of Latvian people, the art, the architecture, the bourjouis - everything culture related from the turn of centuries.
    120 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Szymon_R
25 Sep 2022
I had a great time. The tour guide was very informative and a pleasure to be around. He showed me around the city, explained the history and answered and questions i may have had. I recommend this tour 100%
Colin_H
03 Sep 2022
Viator notes Harijs was a terrific guide, his local knowledge of Riga was matched by his passion for his country’s rich and fascinating cultural and political history. Following the tour we felt like we’d made a friend rather than just been talked at. This tour gives newcomers to Riga a really good overview of both old and new city areas and the magnificent gardens between them. Harijs shares his considerable architectural knowledge blended with entertaining stories of buildings construction and occupation over time. If you only do one tour in Riga make it this one.
Luize_C
21 Aug 2022
Our guide was excellent. The tour was customized to our needs and Harijs was very adaptable since we had a baby with us. My wife is Latvian and she learned a lot from the tour. I would highly recommend his services for anyone looking for a guide of Riga.
This tour in Riga is organized by Honest Tours

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