Guided tour

Riga: 2-Hours Old Town Walking Tour

Activity provider: RigaTrips Tours
Guided tour

Riga: 2-Hours Old Town Walking Tour

Activity provider: RigaTrips Tours

From US$ 20.48 per person

Explore the top sights in Riga's Old town on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's history from your local guide and see the Town Hall, House of Cats, and more.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
German, Spanish, French, English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Walk along cobble stone streets by the Swedish Gate in Riga's Old Town
  • Learn of the 800-year history of Riga in an engaging way with a local guide
  • Hear how Art Nouveau design swooped into Latvia's architecture scene
  • Explore Riga's Old Town center and its charming medieval buildings
  • Walk by the towering Saint Peter's Church and Saint Jacob's Cathedral
Full description

Discover Riga's Old Town on a guided walking tour of its main sights. Listen to your local guide's fascinating stories and learn about the city's rich history. Pass well-known locations, including the House of the Blackheads, the Three Brothers building complex, and the Swedish Gate.

Start your tour at the bright red House of the Blackheads and head inside the Old Town. Marvel at the centuries-old buildings surrounding you here. From the Town Hall Square dating back to the 13th century to the towering Saint Peter's Church.

Continue your walking journey and see the magnificent Great and Small Guild Halls, the medieval and Art Nouveau Cat House, the Three Brothers Buildings, St. Jacob's Cathedral, the Swedish Gate, and more.

Along your route, learn about how Art Nouveau architecture swooped into Riga, local and historical stories, and insights into what food to taste while in Latvia.

Includes
  • Guide
  • Walking tour
  • Entry tickets
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Look for the transparent door at the meeting point close to Grecinieku sStreet 18. The guide will wait for you there with the Riga city guide sign.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Food and drinks
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Littering
  • Party groups
Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

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The Guide was very nice and had a lot of knowledge. She could answer all our questions to the history but also to the lightlife of Riga.

March 17, 2023

We really enjoyed the working tour with our guide Ines

March 3, 2023

Educational and well organise

February 14, 2023

Product ID: 421937