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Old Town of Riga Walking Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical
Riga
English, Latvian (Lettish) (Native)
2 hours 30 min
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 15 people

In this tour you will have the chance to discover all the main sights and landmarks of the beautiful and picturesque old town of Riga! Strolling around this area will allow you to explore and learn about the rich and eventful, yet undeniably complex history of Latvia and its capital in just a couple of hours :)

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Meeting Point

At your hotel or other previously agreed meeting point

10:00 AM

House of the Black Heads

The Old Town square and the historical organization of Hanziatic merchants.

10:20 AM

St. Peter's Church

Tallest church tower in Riga.

10:30 AM

Synagogue Peitav Shul

The only remaining synagogue in Riga.

10:40 AM

Convent Yard

Medieval quarter and the historical fortress of the Teutonic order.

11:00 AM

Līvu Square

The central square of the old town with panoramic scenery.

10:10 AM

Cat House

Iconic art nouveau building with cats on the roof.

11:20 AM

The Great Guild

19th-century-restored medieval guilds.

11:30 AM

Dome Square

Largest square of the old town. 19th century financial buildings.

11:40 AM

Dome Cathedral

Largest medieval cathedral in the Baltics.

11:50 AM

Riga Castle

Medieval castle of the Teutonic order.

12:00 PM

Three Brothers

Authentic medieval residential buildings.

12:10 PM

Swedish Gate

Fragment of the old city walls and gates.

12:20 PM

Powder Tower

Fortress of the old fortification walls.

12:30 PM

Monument of Freedom

Monument commemorating Independence wars of 1918-1921.

Ending Point

Monument of Freedom

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee, hotel pick-up.

What‘s not included

Transportation fee, lunch, dinner, entrance fees, souvenirs, tips.

Important Information

This is primarily a walking tour, which does not include entrance in the museums or religious buildings. A longer tour that includes visiting the indoors of churches and museums can be arranged.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
$120/ per group

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