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Riga Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Stories
Centra rajons
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Riga at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all nine stops, easy navigation, and immersive audio stories that bring the city’s legends to life at each location.
The route weaves through the medieval Old Town and into the elegant Quiet Centre, taking you from the House of the Blackheads to the famous Art Nouveau district. Along the way, you will discover the secrets of St. Peter’s spire, the "Cat House" revenge story, the Swedish Gate, and the Freedom Monument, turning a simple walk into a journey through centuries of history.
Start anytime, pause for a coffee (or a Black Balsam), and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audioguide about each point of interest along the tour
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Meeting Points
Departure
House of the Black Heads
Start your walk at the House of the Blackheads. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring this reconstructed 14th century guild hall from the outside, where the lavish Dutch Mannerist façade and symbolic sculptures tell the story without entering the building.
Return
Riga Art Nouveau Center, museum
Wrap up your tour on Alberta Street. Admire the expressive Art Nouveau façades, stone faces, and dramatic ornamentation created by Mikhail Eisenstein before ending your walk in Riga’s most theatrical neighborhood.
Riga Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Stories
Centra rajons
About
Explore Riga at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all nine stops, easy navigation, and immersive audio stories that bring the city’s legends to life at each location.
The route weaves through the medieval Old Town and into the elegant Quiet Centre, taking you from the House of the Blackheads to the famous Art Nouveau district. Along the way, you will discover the secrets of St. Peter’s spire, the "Cat House" revenge story, the Swedish Gate, and the Freedom Monument, turning a simple walk into a journey through centuries of history.
Start anytime, pause for a coffee (or a Black Balsam), and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audioguide about each point of interest along the tour
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Meeting Points
Departure
House of the Black Heads
Start your walk at the House of the Blackheads. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring this reconstructed 14th century guild hall from the outside, where the lavish Dutch Mannerist façade and symbolic sculptures tell the story without entering the building.
Return
Riga Art Nouveau Center, museum
Wrap up your tour on Alberta Street. Admire the expressive Art Nouveau façades, stone faces, and dramatic ornamentation created by Mikhail Eisenstein before ending your walk in Riga’s most theatrical neighborhood.
Itinerary
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House of the Black Heads
Start your walk at the House of the Blackheads. Just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring this reconstructed 14th century guild hall from the outside, where the lavish Dutch Mannerist façade and symbolic sculptures tell the story without entering the building.
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St. Peter's Church
View St. Peter’s Church from the square. The towering spire, the golden rooster and the Gothic brickwork are all visible from the exterior and offer a complete look at Riga’s most dramatic repeat reconstruction project.
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Riga Black Magic
Pause outside the historic storefront associated with Riga Black Balsam. The ceramic bottles, signage and Old Town setting provide all the context needed for this legendary Latvian potion while keeping the stop outdoors.
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Livu square
Wander through Livu Square and admire the Cat House from street level. The angry black cats on its turrets and the colorful façades surrounding the square can all be appreciated fully from the outside.
10 minutes
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Riga Cathedral
Take in the exterior of Riga Cathedral from Dome Square. The mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements, along with the famous rooster atop the spire, create a rich outdoor experience that does not require entry.
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Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architechture
Stand on Maza Pils Street and admire the trio of historic houses from the street. Their Gothic, Mannerist and Baroque façades provide the entire architectural narrative from the outside.
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Zviedru vārti
Walk under the Swedish Gate and view the Powder Tower from the surrounding streets. Both remnants of Riga’s medieval defenses are best experienced from the exterior, including the embedded cannonballs on the tower walls.
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Freedom Monument
Pause before the Freedom Monument and observe Milda, the three stars, and the sculptural groups surrounding the base. The monument’s meaning and impact are fully conveyed outdoors.
10 minutes
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Riga Art Nouveau Center, museum
Wrap up your tour on Alberta Street. Admire the expressive Art Nouveau façades, stone faces, and dramatic ornamentation created by Mikhail Eisenstein before ending your walk in Riga’s most theatrical neighborhood.
