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The Freedom Monument, Riga

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Riga: Canal Boat Sightseeing Tour

1. Riga: Canal Boat Sightseeing Tour

Explore the historical part of Riga while having a relaxing and romantic sightseeing boat trip along the charming Riga City Canal and Daugava River. Enjoy onboard commentary from your captain as you take in the sights. While traveling aboard an eco-friendly canal boat, you can see the popular tourism objects from a different angle. Pass by Kronvald's Park, Latvian National Theatre, Bastejkalns, Freedom Monument, Latvian National Opera, Stockmann Shopping Center, Riga International Bus Terminal, and Riga Central Market. Continue to Daugava River and enjoy more beautiful scenery with views of Andrejosta Yacht Club, Riga Freeport Passenger Terminal, the TV Tower in Zaķusala, Riga Castle, Riga Cathedral, and old wooden houses located on Kipsala Island.

Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat

2. Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat

Climb aboard an eco-friendly canal boat to see the sights of Riga from a different perspective as you cruise along the Daugava River. Escape the crowds of the city center as you set sail from the pier by the Freedom Monument at the 18th-century fortifications known as the Triangula Bastion (Bastejkalns). Glide gently under historic bridges and see landmark attractions such as the elegant home of the Latvian National Opera, Europe's largest market and bazaar at Riga Central Market and the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of the Spīķeri Quarter.  Get amazing views of the Vecrīga district (Old Riga) as you cruise towards the Riga Passenger Terminal and Yacht Club Andrejosta. Make your way back towards the departure point and get stunning views of Kronvalda Park and the Latvian National Theatre.

Riga: Private Boat Tour City Canal and Daugava

3. Riga: Private Boat Tour City Canal and Daugava

Enjoy a different lifestyle experience in Riga in maximum comfort and style aboard on one of the most unique classic Tender boats in Rīga in small group (up to 5 persons). Experience will take ~ 50 minutes. The start of the experience will be at Andrejosta Yacht Club (Rīga, Esporta street 1D). please use Google Maps for finding the location (don't use Iphone/Apple maps). Boat is parked at Pier C. If You are visiting Rīga by Cruise ship, Yacht club is located only 5 minutes walk from Rīga Passenger Port. Opportunity to take a peaceful and romantic trip through the City canal and Daugava. The trip will lead from the Yacht Club Andrejosta to the Latvian National Opera through the City Canal and then back to Andrejosta and further along the Daugava to Riga Castle. During the trip, you will see a charming panorama. There will be wonderful views in all directions, and you will be able to enjoy a great panorama of Kronvalda Park, the National Theatre, Bastejkalns, Freedom Monument, National Opera, Andrejosta, Rīga Passenger Port, the magnificent towers of Old Riga, AB Dam and Ķīpsala.

Riga: Stories of Soviet Riga Guided Walking Tour

4. Riga: Stories of Soviet Riga Guided Walking Tour

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.

Riga Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour

5. Riga Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour

Get to know Riga at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the scavenger hunt tour on your mobile device, use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Riga’s most important attractions on foot. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the tour. As you walk through the city, enjoy the flexibility to pause your game at any time to take a break, snap the perfect photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the tour later or save the rest for another day. Start the activity anytime, the schedule is indicative. Start your tour at the imposing Latvian National Museum of Art! Visit the Freedom Monument a symbol of Riga. Learn about Laimas Pulkstenis this magnificent watch with rare architecture and admire the Powder Tower which is one of the oldest in Europe. The Swedish Gate will surprise you, with its terrible legend. Visit the oldest housing complex the unique aesthetics. Then Riga Castle awaits you, don't forget to take pictures! Riga Cathedral will leave you speechless with its magnificent interior and exterior. Admire the House of the Blackheads with its unique colors and architecture. The icing on the cake of this unique tour will be St. Peter's Church, which will mark you for the rest of your life with the unique view from its tower.

Riga: Architecture and Districts Bicycle Sightseeing Tour

6. Riga: Architecture and Districts Bicycle Sightseeing Tour

A Riga city tour by bike is perfect for discovering the most beautiful and popular sightseeing places in Riga. Enjoy being active and outdoors as you explore spots like the old town, Kipsala and Kalnciema districts, and Victory Park. Admire the architecture of the national opera and library. After meeting your guide and finding the perfect bike fit for you, hop on a bicycle and start in the old town. Then, head straight to the Freedom Monument and Latvian National Opera with its beautiful garden and canal. Continue to Riga Cathedral, the Art Museum and Academy, and the Jugendstyle district. Get to know the city's quiet center, featuring many picturesque architectural designs, art galleries, and cozy restaurants. Pass through the renovated wooden architecture of the Kipsala and Kalnciema districts, the lush greenery of Victory Park, and the Latvian National Library. During the trip, there will be an option to visit the market and a museum.  This tour is based on the contrast of various architectural styles and living standards: posh Jugendstyle versus Riga’s adorable wooden houses.

Riga: 2 day Hop-On Hop-Off Grand Tour/Stadtrundfahrt

7. Riga: 2 day Hop-On Hop-Off Grand Tour/Stadtrundfahrt

The double-decker buses depart from the Triangula Bastion (11.Novembra Krastmala 17) between 9:45 AM-3:45 PM daily. There are 11 main stops and around 16 additional stops along the routes. In this package deal, two tours are included. This pass allows you to make the most of the hop-on-hop-off tour style. The tour runs through three districts. First, the bus goes to Pardaugava, an area which overlooks ancient cathedrals on the left bank of the river Daugava. Acrossing the Stone Bridge, you will see the majestic panorama of the Old City – the “City of the Golden Cockerels”. Next, the bus travels toward the city centre where many of the cities main attractions are located. You will pass the Boulevard Ring, see the famous Monument of Freedom, the Opera House, the Powder Tower, and much more. You'll see Riga's Central Market - which is the largest covered market in Europe. Then tour runs also through architectural part of Riga in a short time as possible. You'll get the chance to see a range of architectural styles, from Romantic facades to decorative Art Nouveau. The richness of fantasy in each facade – stone masks and mythical monsters. The famous Alberta Street with its facades and the delightful talent of the architect Michael Eisenstein will not leave you indifferent. The architecture of the Riga facades is included in the UNESCO list of architectural heritage. Having passed our line by bus, you will get acquainted with more than 80 sights of the city. Buses have 6 main and 15 additional stops along the entire route for easy viewing of the selected place. All tours feature pre-recorded commentary broadcast via headphones in 10 languages of your choice: Russian, Latvian, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Riga: 2-Hours Art Nouveau Walking Tour

8. Riga: 2-Hours Art Nouveau Walking Tour

Explore one of the world’s main hubs of Art Nouveau architecture on this guided tour around Riga. You’ll spot significant landmarks including the Freedom Monument, the Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, and the Latvian National Art Museum. Start your tour at the distinctive Laima Clock by the Freedom Monument, and learn about the latter’s significance as a memorial for the victims of the Latvian War of Independence. Next, wander down the famous Alberta iela (Albert Street), known worldwide for its Art Nouveau buildings.  Stop by the landmarks of the Boulevard Ring, including the Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, the Academy of Arts, and the Latvian National Art Museum. Find out from your guide about the three sub-styles of Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, and the secrets behind the mystical recurring symbols. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of the town and hear stories about the previous notable inhabitants of these impressive buildings.

Riga: Interactive City Discovery Experience

9. Riga: Interactive City Discovery Experience

All the information you need for your adventure will be provided by an email from the local partner. Start the game at the Latvian National Opera House where you will solve the first of 10 riddles. Each riddle takes you from one hidden location to the next. Unlock local recommendations and fun facts as well as the history of the city. Every riddle is made up of cryptic directions and a question. To answer the question, you can try as many answers as you like. If you’re stuck, ask for a hint or skip a riddle. Discover spots in Riga that most locals don’t even know about. See popular sights such as The Freedom Monument, the Art Nouveau district, Kronvalda Park, Esplanade Park, and Vērmanes Park from a different perspective. Step away from the crowded streets of the Old Town to discover the parks and monuments of Riga, and meet some of the people who helped create Latvia. Each riddle you encounter helps tell the story of Riga from independence to today. Curious facts: Get to know more about the city, discover the secrets of the main attractions, and learn about curious facts that you won't read elsewhere. Find monuments and hidden secrets: Our local creator created an interactive walk through the city. Cryptic indications make you wind through the cities streets, inviting you to pay attention to details which you usually won't notice. Once you've arrived at the next stop, you will have to solve a question: open your eyes and mind and use your location to find the right answer! Enjoy: While doing this discovery trail, you will get to know the city from another point of view. Even locals discover new facts while doing secret city trails! This riddle route is for history lovers and will help you understand how Latvia became a country, and then reclaimed its independence from the Soviet Union. Along the way get local recommendations for food and drinks.

Riga: City Exploration Game and Tour

10. Riga: City Exploration Game and Tour

Combine the excitement of a sightseeing city tour with a game fun on this self-guided smartphone walking tour in Riga. Find attractions easily with the app's navigation function. Download the app and start the game by going to the first location. Use observation, logic, imagination, and teamwork to solve the riddle at each location, the riddles are always hard. Pause the app at any point if you want to take a break, stop for coffee, or spend some more time visiting one of the sights. Play the game at your own pace. Start your tour at the imposing Latvian National Museum of Art! Visit the Freedom Monument a symbol of Riga. Learn about Laimas Pulkstenis this magnificent watch with rare architecture and admire the Powder Tower which is one of the oldest in Europe. The Swedish Gate will surprise you, with its terrible legend. Visit the oldest housing complex the unique aesthetics. Then Riga Castle awaits you, don't forget to take pictures! Riga Cathedral will leave you speechless with its magnificent interior and exterior. Admire the House of the Blackheads with its unique colors and architecture. The icing on the cake of this unique tour will be St. Peter's Church, which will mark you for the rest of your life with the unique view from its tower.

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What people are saying about The Freedom Monument, Riga

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4.0 / 5

based on 4 reviews

Fun and informative and really covered the old town! It's good for people who like riddles with numbers and letters. Might be challenging if you aren't good at those type of activities.

It was wonderful trip through the canal, but we wish to continue to the river,the weather was not helpful.

Muy buena experiencia, el recorrido precioso, el barco muy chulo y el guía super agradable.

Really nice experience, took us through the city in a funny way. Totally worth the money.

A really nice, relaxing way to see and learn about Riga.