- House Of The Black Heads - The Black Heads house is located in the very heart of Old Riga. Wonderful, surprising, royal.
- St. Peter’s Church - Riga’s St.Peter’s Church dominates the cityscape as the tallest spire, and as one of the oldest and most valuable monumental architecture edifices in the Baltic States from the Middle Ages. St.Peter’s is the tallest of the Riga churches, a significant landmark, and a prime example of the 13th century Gothic style.
- St. John’s Church - St.John’s Church is the oldest house of worship in Riga. Originally the Dominican monastery’s chapel was located here in the 13th century. After several reconstructions, around 1500 the edifice acquired its present appearance - high Gothic pediment, span roof and a small tower.
- Livu Square - It’s hard to believe that the Square once was the site of the Riga River, which was a shipping route for transporting Latvian grain up to the 16th century. Later it was called the Rīdzene River and even Rīdziņa as it gradually became narrower. Today, along the old route of the river, pavement wears away the shoes of countless Rigans and visitors to the city, and beautiful flower-beds remind one of the past times.
- Riga Cathedral - The foundation stone of Riga Dome Cathedral was laid on July 25, 1211. The last large-scale restoration took place in the late 19th century when the cathedral acquired its present appearance. Today, Riga Dome Cathedral holds services and provide for rich cultural life — various concerts of popular artists take place here.
- Riga Castle - Riga Castle has stood on the right bank of the River Daugava for more than 700 years. Through the centuries, it has seen severe destruction, numerous rulers, and wars. Today it houses the residence of the President of Latvia.
- Three Brothers - The oldest complex of dwelling houses in Riga was constructed in the 15th century.
- Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti) - The so-called Swedish Gate is only gate that remains standing today of eight total in Riga’s fortification wall.
- Powder Tower - One of medieval Riga’s fortification wall towers, originally called the Sand Tower.
- Private tour with a local guide
- Museum entrances
- Gratuities
The main theme of the tour is to uncover the mystery behind the age-old question ‘Why Riga will never be finished.’ This is a true legend - the capital of Latvia embraces evolution and boasts visionary schemes. You’ll explore captivating spots in Old Riga, once encircled by fortifications.
The guide will lead you through the thinnest avenue of the Old Town and introduce you to the ‘Three Brothers.’ Throughout this journey, notable landmarks like St. Peter’s Church, St. Jacobs Church, St. Dom Cathedral, Dom Square, and the Grand and Petite Guilds will not go unnoticed. You’ll witness remains of the erstwhile robust city defences - towers, moats, fortress walls - and make a wish while passing through the Swedish gate. You’ll discover the secrets of the Cat’s House and the exquisite aesthetics of the Town Hall Square with the sophisticated Blackheads House.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring your walking shoes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
