Riga: 1-Hour Old Town Tour
ID: GYG150221-235470
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Country: Latvia
Country: Latvia
Duration: 01:00 hours
Description
Embark on a short and informative tour of Riga's Old Town with an expert local guide. Discover the main sights and learn about Latvian history and myths.
Start your tour at Riga's Liberty Monument, where your expert guide will explain the diverse history of Latvia and Riga. Get an introduction to the Latvian language and traditional culture.
Make your way to the Powder Tower, which was originally part of the city's defences. Walk along the medieval walls and enter the Old Town through the Swedish Gates, built in 1698.
Discover the main sights of the Old Town. Walk past the Dom Cathedral, often regarded as the grandest cathedral of the Baltic region. See St. Peter's Church and its spire, a renowned symbol of the city. Walk by the Cat House, once the meeting point for Riga's richest merchants.
You can also taste the legendary Riga black balsam during the tour. This drink is largely used in traditional medicine, considered to be a good cold remedy and used to treat digestive problems.
Start your tour at Riga's Liberty Monument, where your expert guide will explain the diverse history of Latvia and Riga. Get an introduction to the Latvian language and traditional culture.
Make your way to the Powder Tower, which was originally part of the city's defences. Walk along the medieval walls and enter the Old Town through the Swedish Gates, built in 1698.
Discover the main sights of the Old Town. Walk past the Dom Cathedral, often regarded as the grandest cathedral of the Baltic region. See St. Peter's Church and its spire, a renowned symbol of the city. Walk by the Cat House, once the meeting point for Riga's richest merchants.
You can also taste the legendary Riga black balsam during the tour. This drink is largely used in traditional medicine, considered to be a good cold remedy and used to treat digestive problems.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of Riga on a short tour with a local expert guide
- See some of the most famous buildings in Riga's Old Town
- Discover the various architectural styles of Riga's Old Town including Roman, Gothic, Classicism, Barocco, Art Nouveau
- Taste 3 kinds of Riga black balsam, a legendary local alcoholic drink
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• For all ages
Brivibas piemineklis (Liberty Monument, Riga) Adress: Raina bulvaris 11
Brivibas piemineklis (Liberty Monument, Riga) Adress: Raina bulvaris 11
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.