Old Riga Free Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours

Provided by Andis Artmanis

Overview

Includes

Meeting point

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Overview of the tour in Riga

You will get familiar with this magnificent city, which stands proudly on the banks of the river Daugava for more than 800 years, however never gets old. Different kinds and rulers have always regarded this city as the most valuable part of their possessions, however, the city and the citizens have always been too proud to subject fully and all the rulers have granted to the city the privileges to live according to own rules :)
The old city counts for only 1/600 part of the whole city, however, in those buildings and narrow streets you can feel the complex history of this small spot of land.
Did you know that this used to be the biggest city in the Swedish kingdom? Did you know the world's largest planes were produced here? Did you know the world's smallest cameras were produced here as well? Did you know the inventor of jeans was born here? :)
You will hear about these and many other interesting facts and people during the tour, and you will also see the impressive architecture of the Old City, which is proudly listed on UNESCO world heritage list.
Hope to see you soon!

This activity includes:

Powder Tower
House of the Black Heads
Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architechture
Dome Square
The Freedom Monument
Cat House
St. Peter's Church
Riga City Hall
The Swedish Gate
Saeima
Perhaps you may have an opportunity to taste the black balsam
You will even see a ghost

Meeting point

Alberta laukums

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On arrival

The meeting point is behind the hotel Avalon. I will be there 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour, holding a small flag of Riga and wearing the guide's badge.

Things to note

As the tour is in the old town of Riga, please wear walking shoes, as there are cobblestone streets. High-heels are not appropriate.

Bookings must be made in advance, current-day bookings are not allowed!

Please take into account, that the tour requires at least two guests! Therefore, single bookings may be rejected, if no further bookings present!
Please take into notice that the guide may not show-up in case there are no bookings for the particular tour!
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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