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Private Walking Tour of Riga
2 Adults x $513.00
$1,026.00
Approx Total
$1,026.00
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Professional English-speaking tour guide for 3 hrs
Tips/Gratuity
Any admissions/donations
Overview
4-hour walk with a professional guide in the historic center of Riga. You will see the Riga Castle, the House of the Blackheads, St. Peter's Church, the Riga Cathedral, the Swedish Gate, the Cat House, the Latvian National Opera, etc.
Itinerary
Riga Castle
The current castle dates back to 1515. It was the Livonian order residence, currently occupied by the president of Latvia. The castle is an impressive structure with the white walls, fat towers and red roof. After the 2013 fire, the castle is closed for renovation till the end of 2018.
20 minutes
Vecriga
Old Town of Riga is famous for its cathedrals, old buildings, churches. Take a walk through the labyrinth of the narrow brick streets, enjoying the colorfull buildings, little shops and sweet restaurants. See the famous Dome square and cathedral, Castle with the Castle square, Town Hall, house of the Blackheads and others.
40 minutes
House Of The Black Heads
House of the Blackheads is an impressive colorfull structure on the Town Hall square. It belonged to the society of merchants and ship owners, formed in 15th century in the Baltics. The current exterior of the building dates back to the middle of the 17th century.
25 minutes
Statue of Roland
A Roland statue is a statue of a knight with a drawn sword, signifying the town privileges of a medieval city, often associated with the Hanseatic Trade League. It's placed it the heart of the old town. Roland was respected as a patron of the trade, people came to his statue, seeking health, fortune, wealth
15 minutes
St. Peter's Church
Riga's St.Peter's Church dominates the cityscape as the tallest spire, and as one of the oldest and most valuable monumental architecture edifices in the Baltic States from the Middle Ages. St.Peter's is the tallest of the Riga churches, a significant landmark, and a prime example of the 13th century Gothic style.
15 minutes
Riga Cathedral
The cathedral is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Latvia, and is featured in or the subject of paintings, photographs and television travelogues. Like all of the ancient churches of the city, it is known for its weathercock on the top. It was built in 1211 on the high Daugava bank. The cathedral has the 2nd largest organ in Latvia. You can visit the regular organ concerts in the cathedral.
20 minutes
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Cathedral (Dome) Square is the largest square in the Old Town of Riga. It houses several architectural monuments: Riga Cathedral, Riga Bourse House and other buildings from the 19th and early 20th century. A lot of activities of the city meet here, flowing in from seven streets.
30 minutes
Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti)
The Swedish gate is part of the walls of the Old Town, which passed around Riga in medieval times, serving as both a fortification wall and an important border for trade purposes. The Swedish gate was also one of the few entrances to the city that provided access to the barracks outside the city wall, and were built in 1698.
15 minutes
Cat House
The Cat house is the most distinct building of the Old Riga with the two statues of the angry looking cats on the top of the building's towers. There are lots of legends about the origin of this symbols, and historians still debate about the true one. And the cats are watching the city from the tower tops.
15 minutes
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The Three Brothers introduce us to the traditional architecture of the medieval Riga. These are the oldest residential complex in the city. The White brother with the gothic steps on the roof is the oldest one with the unique stone benches at the door. The Middle brother is also middle of age. It features the Dutch architectural Mannerism with elegant window tops and unusual roof. The Green brother is the youngest. It features the strict but charming early baroque with the traditional Gable.
15 minutes
Latvian National Opera
The Latvian National Opera building is a home to the National Opera company, which also includes the National Ballet, Chorus and Orchestra. Formerly the German theater, the building is the 1883 post fire reconstruction of the 1863 structure.
20 minutes
Freedom Monument
The granite and copper monument in the center of Riga symbolizes Latvian statehood, national unity, independence and freedom.
5 minutes
Laima Clock
The clock was built in 1924 for practical reasons - in order to let Riga people to be at work in time. After the Second World War the clock during long period of time was used as political information stand. In 1999 the clock has gone through the total reconstruction, brining back the looks it had in 30s.
5 minutes
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Non Refundable
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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