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- Old City Riga (Vecriga) - This is the oldest part of Riga, here you’ll see the history - how the city of Riga and nation of Latvians formed during last 8 centuries. The most important medieval churches, merchants’ houses, parts of fortification systems and even last few residential buildings of simple people that have survived from medieval times. You’ll hear stories of how people lived starting from times back when the city was just founded, through centuries up until soviet occupation and the modern life of the independent Latvia.
- Kronvalda Park - The circle of boulevards and parks serves as a transitional area between the centuries-old medieval German Riga and the “modern” Riga built by Russians and Latvians. Here you’ll have a nice stroll through the greenest part of central Riga, see some monuments and museums, hear some stories of how the actual cultural transition happened.
- Art Nouveau Riga - So-called modern center of the city is the part of Riga that formed during the turn of 19th and 20th centuries - the last decades of Russian Empire. Here you’ll see the beautiful facades of Riga’s Art-Noveau (aka Jugendstil), and, if lucky, get a glimpse on the interiors as well. Riga is the city that has the highest concentration of Art-Noveau buildings in the world, so you’re in for a treat. You’ll hear about the time of new-found cultural identity of Latvian people, the art, the architecture, the bourjouis - everything culture related from the turn of centuries.
- All tour costs included except for coffee/snacks at breaks.
Exclusive exploration of top attractions with Riga’s best* private tour guide
Every location has its highlights and lowlights, and often, only one aspect is portrayed. In our tours, we strive for transparency and balance, not neglecting the essence of a local perspective. While a 4-5 hour duration, inclusive of a coffee break, may appear stretched, such a half-day expedition is the shortest feasible time to comfortably explore all major attractions that the heart of Riga has on display. However, the tour’s length can be adjusted based on your preference or availability, and this can be decided during the tour. The itinerary is also amendable: should you wish to omit or include certain locations (like, the central market), our guide will be more than happy to customize it for you.
We conduct these tours no more than five times a week to keep the experience interesting and to prevent the guide from merely reciting data and statistics.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.