A practical, poetic, political and, last but not least, private city tour through the old town of RIga. History and stories, but not a history seminar! Today Riga is the capital of Latvia, but Riga's history is shaped by Baltic Germans, Russians and Jews. All these different memories and commemorative labels make up the character and charm of Riga.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Laima Clock
Your guide will be wearing a black hat or holding a red umbrella.
Return
Vāgnera nams
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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A practical, poetic, political and, last but not least, private city tour through the old town of RIga. History and stories, but not a history seminar! Today Riga is the capital of Latvia, but Riga's history is shaped by Baltic Germans, Russians and Jews. All these different memories and commemorative labels make up the character and charm of Riga.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Laima Clock
Your guide will be wearing a black hat or holding a red umbrella.
Our guide will meet you at the Laima clock, where your tour begins.
First we look at the outside of the house, where Heinz Erhardt's grandfather's music store used to be.
15 minutes
2
The Freedom Monument
You will hear the story about the meaning of the Freedom Monument then and now.
10 minutes
3
Latvian National Opera
The role of opera and music in Latvia.
10 minutes
4
Latvijas Republikas Saeima
At the Latvian Parliament, Saeima, we will talk about the so-called Singing Revolution in Latvia in the late 80s and early 90s of the 20th century.
15 minutes
5
Jauniela
From Cathedral Square we walk along the pitoresque Jauniela and talk about the role this street played in Soviet film history.
6
House Of The Black Heads
On the Town Hall Square, the contradictory history of Latvia in the 20th century opens up to your eyes. The Occupation Museum and the newly built House of the Blackheads bear witness to this.
15 minutes
7
St. Peter's Church
The time of the Reformation in Riga. St. Petri Church as the church of the German community then and now.
15 minutes
8
Riharda Vāgnera iela
At the former Musse Theater, where Richard Wagner worked as bandmaster, you can learn more about Wagner's time in Riga.
