Highlights of Riga Private Walking Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover the highlights of Riga in this three-hour private tour of the medieval Old Town. You’ll be picked up from your hotel or cruise port and taken on an exciting journey through the rich history of the Latvian capital. Explore Riga's Art Nouveau district, a treasure trove of European architecture. Discover the House of Three Brothers, dating back to the 15th century, and marvel at the historic landmarks in Riga's Town Hall square. Witness the vibrant Guild Houses and the remnants of the city's fortifications at the Swedish Gates. You'll also have an opportunity to indulge in the legendary 'Black Balsam' liquor, believed to possess healing properties. Your tour will conclude in the heart of the Old Town, where your local guide can recommend a delightful lunch or direct you back to your hotel/cruise port. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the charming city of Riga – the pearl of the Baltic!
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Witness the splendor of Riga's Art Nouveau district. Recognized as one of the finest collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe, discovering the intricate details of hundreds of facades makes for a truly unforgettable experience.
Stroll through the cobbled streets of the Old Town, as your expert guide shares legends of fierce merchants and sailors who found their way to Riga over the years.
Your guide will then show you the House of Three Brothers – one of the oldest dwelling houses in Riga, dating back to the late 15th century.
Stroll through the beautiful Town Hall square, where you can see the historic House of Blackheads, the towering Riga Cathedral, and St. Jacob’s Church.
Admire the brightly colored old Guild Houses, which were once used by the Hanseatic League merchants to host lavish feasts and celebrations.
Next, visit the historic Swedish Gates, where you can see fragments of Riga’s fortification walls, once used to protect the city from intruders, but now largely replaced by beautiful parks and modern structures.
You’ll also have an opportunity to try ‘Black Balsam’ - a miraculous Latvian health-enhancing liquor that is said to have healed Russian Empress Catherine the Great when she visited Riga in 1752.
The tour ends in the heart of the Old Town, where your local guide can offer recommendations for a delicious lunch in one of the city’s many restaurants or can direct you back to your cruise ship or hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Vexperio
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Riga
- Its from-price is 13% above the median of the 59 city tours we list in Riga.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Riga
Riga, Latvia's capital on the Baltic, is a Hanseatic city of medieval spires and streets of Art Nouveau façades.
Riga was founded in 1201 and grew rich as a Hanseatic trading port on the Daugava River. Its old town, listed by UNESCO, has cobbled lanes around the Dome Cathedral, with a famous organ, and the spire of St Peter's Church, which has a viewing platform. The House of the Blackheads, a gabled merchants' guild hall, and the Three Brothers, among the oldest houses in the city, stand in the heart of the old town.
Top-ranked sights in Riga: Riga Cathedral (Rigas Doms), Riga Town Hall Square (Ratslaukums), St Peter's Church.
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