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Walking Tour: Discover Riga’s Old Town and Its Art Nouveau Gems
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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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Stroll through Riga’s enchanting Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at its breathtaking Art Nouveau architecture, some of the finest in Europe. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history as you explore cobblestone streets, grand facades, and hidden corners brimming with stories. From medieval landmarks to intricate Art Nouveau masterpieces, this walking tour offers a captivating journey through Riga’s vibrant cultural and architectural heritage.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local tour guide
Group tour with a minimum of 2 and max 20 participants
Tour guide system to enchance audibility if more than 10 participants
2h Walking tour
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Rātslaukums 7
How to find us
We can easily be found in the very heart of Old Riga on Town Hall Square near the big yellow umbrella with ‘Guides Smile Line” on it, our office is located inside the House of the Blackheads.
Look for the Yellow Umbrella on the Town Hall Square!
Return
Dome Square
Tours end in Doma Square
Dome Square is the largest square in the Old Town. It is deemed to be the heart of the city as all activities meet here, flowing in from seven streets like seven arteries.
Walking Tour: Discover Riga’s Old Town and Its Art Nouveau Gems
(1) Reviews
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About
Stroll through Riga’s enchanting Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at its breathtaking Art Nouveau architecture, some of the finest in Europe. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history as you explore cobblestone streets, grand facades, and hidden corners brimming with stories. From medieval landmarks to intricate Art Nouveau masterpieces, this walking tour offers a captivating journey through Riga’s vibrant cultural and architectural heritage.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local tour guide
Group tour with a minimum of 2 and max 20 participants
Tour guide system to enchance audibility if more than 10 participants
2h Walking tour
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Rātslaukums 7
How to find us
We can easily be found in the very heart of Old Riga on Town Hall Square near the big yellow umbrella with ‘Guides Smile Line” on it, our office is located inside the House of the Blackheads.
Look for the Yellow Umbrella on the Town Hall Square!
Return
Dome Square
Tours end in Doma Square
Dome Square is the largest square in the Old Town. It is deemed to be the heart of the city as all activities meet here, flowing in from seven streets like seven arteries.
Itinerary
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Riga Town Hall Square
During the tour we will see the most important cultural and historical highlights of Old Riga –
The Town Hall Square,
St. Peter’s Church,
Convent Yard, St. John’s Church and St. John’s Yard,
Livu Square,
Riga Cathedral, the residential house complex “The Three Brothers”,
St.Jacob’s Church.
There are also a lot of luxurious Art Nouveau buildings in Old Riga, once inhabited by the richest and most influential residents of Riga.
10 minutes
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St. Peter's Church
Riga St. Peter's Church - the dominant and highest peak of the city, is one of the oldest and most valuable buildings of medieval monumental architecture in the Baltic States. St. Peter's Church is the highest in Riga and a notable 13th-century Gothic architectural monument of national significance.
10 minutes
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Three Brothers
The oldest residential complex in Riga has survived from the 15th century. The three houses, which had been cramped together, had long been called the Three Brothers - legend has it that men of the same family built them. The buildings, which are several centuries old, now house the Museum of Architecture and the National Center for the Protection of Cultural Monuments.
10 minutes
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House Of The Black Heads
The House of the Blackheads is in the heart of Old Riga, near the Town Hall Square, facing the Riga City Council. The house is very deservedly called grand and royal, and it is a must-see for every city guest.
10 minutes
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Cat House
Wrought-copper cats stand on the corner turrets of a building facing the Great Guild on Līvu Square, their backs arched and tails poised as if readying for the final leap. The famous and peculiar building, once scandalous and even been the cause of a lawsuit, was named the Cat House because of these figures. Today, the cats are not only squatting on the roof of the building, but they dwell on the ground floor too.
10 minutes
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Riga Cathedral
Riga Cathedral has won the heart of Old Riga since July 25, 1211. The church gained its current appearance at the end of the 19th century, but nowadays, a rich cultural life takes place there - concerts of local and foreign artists and various art exhibitions are held.