Saeima Parliament building, Riga

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.

If you are to really understand Riga, you have to experience its past filled both with happiness and sorrow. During this tour we will turn back the wheel of time. Only a few decades ago Riga looked, spoke and thought absolutely differently – in line with Soviet ideas. Even today, the city preserves the symbols of that time – the Monument of the Latvian Riflemen and the Occupation Museum, the Academy of Sciences and the restored Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, which used to be the home of a planetarium.The guides of this tour will share their memories and private stories about living under the Communist regime.

Explore Riga's Old Town on a guided walking tour. Learn about the history of the city and the country, and discover what it's like to live in Riga today. See the most famous landmarks of Old Riga, including St Peter’s Church, Town Hall Square, and the monument of freedom. Find out about the surprising origins of the Latvian language, the fate of churches during the Soviet occupation, and the little-known history of Latvia’s symbol of independence. Learn about the challenges facing the country today - the impact of joining the European Union, integration challenges and the current geopolitical situation are discussed. This is a comprehensive yet personal tour of the Riga old town which will give you the perfect start to your visit.