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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The central story of the tour will to fully explain the answer to a legendary question “Why Riga will never be ready and completed to the end." This is a true legend - the Latvian capital is not afraid of change and is proud of ambitious plans. You will see the most interesting places in the Old Riga, once surrounded by ramparts.
Guide will show bring you along the narrowest street of the Old Town and get acquainted with the “Three Brothers”. During this tour, you will see remarkable sights like St. Peter's Church, St. Jacobs Church, St. Dom Cathedral, Dom Square and the Great and Small Guilds. You will see fragments of powerful city fortifications - towers, ditches, fortress walls - and make a wish, passing through the Swedish gate. You will be introduced with a secretes of Cats House and will see Town Hall Square with beautiful and elegant Blackheads House.
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Private tour with local guide
Museum entrances
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick up and return from Hotel, Port, or address in Riga city.
Traveler pickup
Northern District, Riga, LV-1045, Latvia
House Of The Black Heads, Riga, Latvia The Black Heads house is located in the very heart of Old Riga. Wonderful, surprising, royal. 10 minutes
St. Peter's Church, Riga, Latvia Riga's St.Peter's Church dominates the cityscape as the tallest spire, and as one of the oldest and most valuable monumental architecture edifices in the Baltic States from the Middle Ages. St.Peter's is the tallest of the Riga churches, a significant landmark, and a prime example of the 13th century Gothic style. 10 minutes
St. John's Church, Riga, Latvia St.John's Church is the oldest house of worship in Riga. Originally the Dominican monastery's chapel was located here in the 13th century. After several reconstructions, around 1500 the edifice acquired its present appearance - high Gothic pediment, span roof and a small tower. 10 minutes
Livu Square, Riga, Latvia It's hard to believe that the Square once was the site of the Riga River, which was a shipping route for transporting Latvian grain up to the 16th century. Later it was called the Rīdzene River and even Rīdziņa as it gradually became narrower. Today, along the old route of the river, pavement wears away the shoes of countless Rigans and visitors to the city, and beautiful flower-beds remind one of the past times. 10 minutes
Riga Cathedral, Riga, Latvia The foundation stone of Riga Dome Cathedral was laid on July 25, 1211. The last large-scale restoration took place in the late 19th century when the cathedral acquired its present appearance. Today, Riga Dome Cathedral holds services and provide for rich cultural life — various concerts of popular artists take place here. 10 minutes
Riga Castle, Riga, Latvia Riga Castle has stood on the right bank of the River Daugava for more than 700 years. Through the centuries, it has seen severe destruction, numerous rulers, and wars. Today it houses the residence of the President of Latvia. 10 minutes
Three Brothers, Riga, Latvia The oldest complex of dwelling houses in Riga was constructed in the 15th century. 10 minutes
Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti), Riga, Latvia The so-called Swedish Gate is only gate that remains standing today of eight total in Riga's fortification wall. 10 minutes
Powder Tower, Riga, Latvia One of medieval Riga's fortification wall towers, originally called the Sand Tower. 10 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring your walking shoes
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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14 Aug 2021
Sightseeing was amassing!!! The guide was super cool. Even My son was interested in Riga history. He knows a lot about Riga and history as a whole. I liked him very much and recommend to others! Thank you very much!!!!!
This tour in
Riga
is organized by
Latvia Guide Tours
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