Private grand Riga city tour
Overview
After that district excursion will continue to the Riga Central market, where on the way you will be able to enjoy City Canal parks, the Fine Arts Museum, the Freedom Monumen and Daugava river with its bridges. Reaching the Riga Central market you will enjoy the diversity of typical national food.
Secondly, you will have the opportunity to leave your transport and continue with a walking tour through Riga Old Town seeing most famous sights like St. Peter's Church, St. Jacobs Church, Dom Square, and St. Dom Cathedral. You will be introduced with a secretes of Cat House and will see Town Hall Square with beautiful and elegant Blackheads House.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking driver/guide
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Art Nouveau Riga, Strelnieku iela 9, Riga 1010 Latvia
Art Nouveau, the distinct style in art of end-19th century and early-20th, was the "father" of modern architecture. Riga is a well-known Art Nouveau mecca.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Central Market (Centraltirgus), Negu iela 7, Riga 1050 Latvia
Riga Central Market is situated in the heart of Riga, a few hundred meters from Old Town on the banks of the River Daugava, next to Riga International Bus Terminal and Central Railway Station. It is not only one of the largest marketplaces in Eastern Europe in area, but also one of the most visited, as 80, 000-100, 000 people shop there per day on the average.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: House Of The Black Heads, Ratslaukums 7, Riga 1050 Latvia
The Black Heads house is located in the very heart of Old Riga. Wonderful, surprising, royal.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Freedom Monument, Brivibas Laukums Central District, Riga 1050 Latvia
The Freedom Monument has been Riga's central landmark for almost a century. This 42.7 m tall granite and copper work of art is a symbol of the Latvian nation's striving for freedom and independence. The woman on top of the monument is holding up three golden stars, which represent Latvia's historical regions of Kurzeme, Vidzeme, and Latgale.
Pass By: Latvian National Museum Of Art, 1 Janis Rozentals Square, Riga 1010 Latvia
Latvian National Museum of Art is the most significant depository in the nation for works of art. Reopened in May 2016, the building itself has been upgraded, modernized but its majestic beauty from a long-gone era - preserved.
Pass By: National Library of Latvia, Mukusalas iela 3, Riga LV-1423 Latvia
Just a bridge span from Old Town, on the left bank of the Daugava, looms an extraordinary, culturally significant edifice, the Castle of Light - the new National Library.
Pass By: Latvian National Opera, Aspazijas bulvaris 3, Riga 1050 Latvia
Riga's White House — the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Aspazijas bulvāris was opened in 1923; an average of six new productions are presented each year, retaining balance between opera and ballet. In total, the opera sees over 200 performances and several symphonic and chamber music concerts a season.
Pass By: Academie des sciences de Lettonie, Akademijas iela 1 Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Lettonie, Riga 1050 Latvia
Latvian Academy of Sciences observation deck offers Riga guests and local residents to have a breath-taking view of Riga's Old Town and the Daugava River from the building's 17th-floor balcony at the height of 65 metres.
Stop At: St. Peter's Church, Skarnu iela 19, Riga 1050 Latvia
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. John's Church, Jana 7, Riga 1011 Latvia
St.John's Church is the oldest house of worship in Riga. Originally the Dominican monastery's chapel was located here in the 13th century. After several reconstructions, around 1500 the edifice acquired its present appearance - high Gothic pediment, span roof and a small tower.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Livu Square, Livu laukums 4, Riga 1050 Latvia
It's hard to believe that the Square once was the site of the Riga River, which was a shipping route for transporting Latvian grain up to the 16th century. Later it was called the Rīdzene River and even Rīdziņa as it gradually became narrower. Today, along the old route of the river, pavement wears away the shoes of countless Rigans and visitors to the city, and beautiful flower-beds remind one of the past times.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Riga Castle, Pils laukums 3, Riga 1050 Latvia
Riga Castle has stood on the right bank of the River Daugava for more than 700 years. Through the centuries, it has seen severe destruction, numerous rulers, and wars. Today it houses the residence of the President of Latvia.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Three Brothers, Maza Pils iela 19, Riga 1050 Latvia
The oldest complex of dwelling houses in Riga was constructed in the 15th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti), Torna iela 11, Riga 1050 Latvia
The so-called Swedish Gate is only gate that remains standing today of eight total in Riga's fortification wall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Powder Tower, Smilsu iela 20, Riga 1050 Latvia
One of medieval Riga's fortification wall towers, originally called the Sand Tower.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Please bring your walking shoes
- Coffee stops and detours can be arranged
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We booked this tour in advance and although we understand there are free tours. This tour with our guide Erlens was brilliant. His knowledge of the city was far reaching from the history way back to the founding of Riga by the German bishops to the problems of present day all explained as if for ...
We booked this tour in advance and although we understand there are free tours. This tour with our guide Erlens was brilliant. His knowledge of the city was far reaching from the history way back to the founding of Riga by the German bishops to the problems of present day all explained as if for the first time. Happy to wait while my photograopher wife took pictures and to dawdle in the food markets for two foodies. Anything he didnt know he asked a local which we could never have done. It felt like being shown round the city of a close friend. Every corner, square, cathedral and quirky building had a story . In spite of the fact that all the museums were closed we didnt need them, Erlens was a walking encyclopdia, complete with his book of illustrations. Riga is a beautiful city well worth a visit and Erlens brought it alive. We were just a couple but I sensed Erlens would be equally at ease with families and young people.Our guide Erlans was outstanding in every way! He was friendly, accommodating, fun, informative, and we would request him again!! Can’t say enough good about our experience!
Our guide Erlans was outstanding in every way! He was friendly, accommodating, fun, informative, and we would request him again!! Can’t say enough good about our experience!The history, architecture and culture of the city and county were expertly presented to us by our guide, Erlens. This tour exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend it to others.
The history, architecture and culture of the city and county were expertly presented to us by our guide, Erlens. This tour exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend it to others.I booked my private grand Riga city tour through Latvia Guide Tours as I was having problems trying to book a private tour. I was lucky enough to find this webpage and emailed Erlens and he was able to help me. He organised a driver and tour guide. I explained to him that I had mobility issues...
I booked my private grand Riga city tour through Latvia Guide Tours as I was having problems trying to book a private tour. I was lucky enough to find this webpage and emailed Erlens and he was able to help me. He organised a driver and tour guide. I explained to him that I had mobility issues and could he advise the people conducting the tour. What a wonderful time I had as Victoria and Julia couldn't do enough for me making sure I was OK. They took me to the most wonderful places and Victoria gave me a full history of the places we visited. If you want a wonderful tour or private tour I would recommend Latvia Guide Tours, you will not be disappointed as they go out of their way to make sure see the tourist sites and take really good care of you.Great tour given that we had few hours in town. Very pleasant and informative guide. We learned a lit, seen everything promised and went on to do few additional activities. Price was fair . Highly recommended
Great tour given that we had few hours in town. Very pleasant and informative guide. We learned a lit, seen everything promised and went on to do few additional activities. Price was fair . Highly recommendedThis was an amazing private tour. We have been to Riga before but never had a proper tour. We are so thankful to Erlens for sharing his knowledge about Riga and history of Latvia. It was definitely worth the time and money. Erlens is fluent in English and took his time to walk us through highligh...
This was an amazing private tour. We have been to Riga before but never had a proper tour. We are so thankful to Erlens for sharing his knowledge about Riga and history of Latvia. It was definitely worth the time and money. Erlens is fluent in English and took his time to walk us through highlights of Riga at a good pace. We saw more than we ever did before. Thank you Erlens for an amazing time and your attention to detail. Thank you for prompt pick up at the hotel and drop off. We will absolutely recommend this tour!