Old Riga Free Tour
Start time:
10:00, 12:00 & 15:00 check the tour schedule for full information
Meeting point:
St Peter's Church
Length of the tour:
1 hour and 45 minutes
Ending point:
ends close to starting point
Cost:
It's FREE - our pay what you like model means that you can choose what to pay at the end of the tour.
Tour Description
Our Old Riga Free Tour is a great way to discover the classical sights of Riga and learn about the rich history of this magnificent city, dating back to its foundation in 1201. We not only visit the main sites that Old Riga has to offer but also lead you to areas of the Old Town usually ignored or missed by traditional tours.
As always, our entertaining guides will be on hand to bring you through the numerous centuries and layers of history. Yet we aim to also inform you about what the Old Town is like for residents today. Who lives here now? What is the function of the historical centre in a contemporary context?
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Tour Highlights
- Included on this tour are some of the main objects to be found in Old Riga, such as St Peter's Church, The Town Hall square, The House of The Blackheads, The Dome Square and Cathedral, Powder Tower, The Swedish Gate and much more! Old Riga is a charming area of this great city and a must see for all visiting for the first time.
- Old Riga is the go to destination for tourists coming to Riga but it is important to note that beyond the medieval historic centre, lies a city waiting for you to explore. We hope that after our tour you will also explore the many districts that showcase what Riga truly is like to live in today.
Things to Consider:
- This tour is quite easy going in physical terms. With less than 2 hrs of mild walking this tour allows most people to enjoy the route. We do advise good shoes and appropriate clothing in bad weather. Old Riga has cobble stone streets and you should be prepared for uneven terrain. If you are worried about mobility through the old city please contact us for a private group option.
- In winter time when the snow covers Old Riga we may well take a quick dive into any public open buildings to warm up for a few minutes.
- Please be aware that the city of Riga does not have many toilets along the route so we advise you to visit the facilities of a local cafe or your hotel before joining the walk.
- When you book a tour with us our guides will await you 5 mins before the start time. Please do try and be on time for the tours as we may not always wait around for latecomers to join the group.
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