Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This wonderful tour of Riga will take you through the flat cobblestone streets where you will see sights such as historic Riga Castle and the magnificent National Opera House of Riga.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.
You will learn about Riga’s history from its foundations as a trading port, to its rise in prominence as part of the Hanseatic League, the influence of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, and Latvia’s struggle for independence.
To discover this magnificent city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
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Self-paced
Audio files and GPS map
Admission Fees
Food/Drinks
Audio Device
Headphones
Departure Point
Kaļķu iela, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.
Return Details
Pils laukums 3, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Letland
Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.
House Of The Black Heads, Riga, Latvia Based
on the original 14th century construction and an architectural treasure of Riga, this stunning
building eventually became home to a society unique to Latvia and Estonia. 15 minutes
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, Riga, Latvia The Occupation Museum is an unusual blocky design, the imposing black exterior a stark contrast to
the surrounding buildings of the square,and is a controversial eyesore to many natives 15 minutes
St. Peter's Church, Riga, Latvia One of the oldest churches in the Baltic region, St. Peter’s boastsmore than 800 years of history,
and
remains a central landmark of thecity with a tower that dominates the skyline. 15 minutes
Latvian National Opera, Riga, Latvia National Opera House is one of the first buildings to receive a grand makeover after the country
gained independence, this splendid structure is now home to the Latv
ian National Opera and Latvian
National Ballet as well as their orchestras, with a history that dates back to the late 1700s.
15 minutes
Freedom Monument, Riga, Latvia Situated at the center of Riga and entrance to the Old Town, the Freedom Monument, often
referred to as
Latvia’s Statue of Liberty, is an important national landmark 15 minutes
Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti), Riga, Latvia Dating back to the late 17th century, the archway has until recently boasted the title of last surviving
gate from what was once the defensive structures of the Old Town, named in honor of the city’s
Swedish occupation
15 minutes
Riga Castle, Riga, Latvia Riga Castle was first established in the 14th century and utilized by the ruling authorities of the city
ever since 15 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
No admission fees or physical guide included.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
Available only in English.
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.
Lisa T
20 Nov 2022
Informative and great to follow at our own pace. We spread the tour over 2 days, stopping off at bars and restaurants along the way.
K758OBpaulod
17 Nov 2020
An in-depth tour with loads of info which kept us motivated in this outstanding city. No dramas with the download process and a reasonable price.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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