Riga: Guided Old Town Walking Tour

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Riga: Guided Old Town Walking Tour
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Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
713 reviews

Explore Riga's Old Town on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's history from your local guide and see sights like the Town Hall, the House of Blackheads, and St. Peter's Church.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
German, English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Kate – United Kingdom

Worthwhile very interesting tour. Lots of extra tips and great information.

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5 out of 5 stars
M
Michael – Germany

„Fire“ the guide was really amazing. She connected with all was interested in the background of everyone and had a nice story which connected your background with the story of the city! Highly recommended!

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Grēcinieku iela 18

  • Riga Town Hall Square

    Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • St. Peter's Church, Riga

    Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • St. James's Cathedral, Riga

    Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • Great guild, Riga

    Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • Swedish Gate, Riga

    Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • Three brothers, Riga

    Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • Riga Old Town

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Doma laukums, Dome Square

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

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 museum of Mentzendorff 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 buildings 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
  • Tips

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

Know before you go

  • This tour has limited accessibility during autumn and winter (from the beginning of October until the end of March) due to slippery cobblestones. Wheelchair users who wish to join the tour during this period should bring someone to assist them.
Likely to sell out

From $22 per person

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4.8 out of 5 stars

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Kate – United KingdomJuly 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Worthwhile very interesting tour. Lots of extra tips and great information.
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Michael – GermanyJune 28, 2025 – Verified booking
„Fire“ the guide was really amazing. She connected with all was interested in the background of everyone and had a nice story which connected your background with the story of the city! Highly recommended!
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James – United KingdomJune 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Guna was an excellent guide, very informative with interesting historical stories and anecdotes. Very well delivered and engaging for all of the group. Learnt a lot about the history of Latvia and great to see her enthusiasm about the future.

Product ID: 421937

Activity provider:
RigaTrips Tour Agency

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