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Riga Old town and Central Market Private Tour
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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Cover all of Riga with this walking tour. Over the course of this tour, your guide will take you to many of the city’s essential landmarks while giving you information about the evolving culture of the region and viewing the medieval churches and merchant houses of Old Riga. The tour will continue with a delicious visit to the Central Market and it's variety of traditional Latvian cuisine. You'll not only learn about the history and importance of the market, but also have a taste of whatever seasonal products are available (around 10 different types of foods/drinks). Last but not least, right next to the Central Market, Panorama Riga Observation Deck will cover all of Riga still not seen. Gi...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Taste testing in Central Market
Entry ticket for the Observation Deck
Meeting Points
Departure
House of the Black Heads
Return
Latvian Academy of Sciences
Riga Old town and Central Market Private Tour
Centra rajons
About
Cover all of Riga with this walking tour. Over the course of this tour, your guide will take you to many of the city’s essential landmarks while giving you information about the evolving culture of the region and viewing the medieval churches and merchant houses of Old Riga. The tour will continue with a delicious visit to the Central Market and it's variety of traditional Latvian cuisine. You'll not only learn about the history and importance of the market, but also have a taste of whatever seasonal products are available (around 10 different types of foods/drinks). Last but not least, right next to the Central Market, Panorama Riga Observation Deck will cover all of Riga still not seen. Gi...
This is the oldest part of Riga, here you'll see the history - how the city of Riga and nation of Latvians formed during last 8 centuries. The most important medieval churches, merchants' houses, parts of fortification systems and even last few residential buildings of simple people that have survived from medieval times. You'll hear stories of how people lived starting from times back when the city was just founded, through centuries up until soviet occupation and the modern life of the independent Latvia.
Our guide will be taking you to see some of the most iconic attractions of Riga, including The Three Brothers, House of the Blackheads, The Freedom Monument and much more.
2 hours
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Central Market (Centraltirgus)
This is one of the very few main bazaars of European towns that still functions as an actual grocery market instead of being converted to a tourist trap selling souvenirs. Here you can have a peek in what local people actually shop for. You'll explore the world of Latvian cuisine by tasting a few traditional things depending on the season and - if you like them - shop for items to bring back home with you. You'll hear the stories of how and why the largest market of Europe at the time (and still) was built, and how it has managed to survive the otherwise victorious march of supermarket chains.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Panorama Riga Observation Deck
To end the tour, enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the entire city! Among locals, the observation deck is more known as the Latvian academy of Sciences. The building itself holds lots of history, serving as a symbol of the Soviet era, where it was built in honor of the Communist leader Stalin. Nowadays, the building offers more than an education. The tower is 107m tall and never fails to amaze tourists with it's view. From the tallest point, you'll be able to see the contrast of different districts in Riga...from the charming Old Town to the wooden Moscow suburbs and everything in-between. If your goal was to see the entire city, now, you sure will be able to say that you have.