Riga: Discover the hidden pearls of Riga !
ID: GYG889954-1398342
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Riga, the capital of Latvia, on a guided walking tour. See the city's most famous landmarks, including the Blackheads' House and Art Nouveau architecture.
Discover the highlights of Riga on a guided walking tour. Explore the city's Old Town, see the Art Nouveau buildings, and visit the city's many museums.
Meet your guide and start your tour of Riga's Old Town near Roland's statue in the middle of the Town Hall Square. See the Daugava River, the Black Heads building, the City Council, and continue to Doma Square , Riga Cathedral with its more than 140-year-old organ. Continue to Three Brothers and St. Jacoby Cathedral with a bell having a special story.
Walk to the Parliament, Swedish Gate, Jacoby Barracks, the old city wall Livu Square, the Guilds, and the Black Cats' House. See the Opera, the Freedom Monument, the Laima Clock, the Bridge of Love, and the green park near the City Canal, where beavers are living.
Continue the tour a little bit outside of the Old Town to see the Art Nouveau buildings. See the most beautiful decorative Art Nouveau buildings on Alberta Street and Elizabetes Street, made by Michael Eisenstein, the father of the famous film maker Sergey Eisenstein.
End the tour in the Old town or in the center.
Highlights
- Admire the architecture of the city's Old Town and Art Nouveau buildings
- Learn about the history of the city as you explore its most famous sites
- See the city's most famous landmarks, including the Blackheads' House
- Discover the hidden pearls of Riga !
Guiding languages
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
