Undiscovered Riga: Private Tour Exploring Local Favorites and Hidden Gems
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Rīga
Embark on an undiscovered adventure in Riga with a private tour that takes you to local favorites and hidden gems. Ride public transportation, visit off-the-beaten-path attractions, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Discover the house where John F. Kennedy stayed and uncover fascinating stories. Book now and enhance your visit to Riga with exciting events happening on the day of your tour.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Panorama Riga Observation Deck - The tour begins with a visit to Riga Panorama Observation deck at the so-called Stalin’s Birthday Cake building – one of few sites left from the Soviet times heritage in Riga. From here your guide will give you an overview of the city and its history, pointing out places of interest – those included in this tour and others you might want to visit separately.
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Old City Riga (Vecriga) - Back on the ground, let’s have a short stroll through one of Riga’s district and creative neighborhood Spikeri. The track will lead us through Riga Central Market, which is one of the oldest markets in Europe. Here one can get closer to Riga’s everyday life and taste some seasonal products sold here.
Afterwards we’ll walk to the major historical and cultural attractions in Old Riga, such as Riga Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church and Blackhead’s house. There is also plenty of time to see the Latvia National Opera, Parliament House and a medieval building complex “Three Brothers”.
Don’t be too shy to ask your guide to point out the most authentic souvenir shops in Old Town or its surrounding. -
Art Nouveau Riga - Riga city is well known for its Art Nouveau heritage. That’s why the tour will also lead you into this stunning area with excellent examples of Art Nouveau architecture where every building has its own fascinating story to tell.
Your guide can help you to arrange dinner in one of the charming restaurants in the district. Just ask!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
An exquisite mix of popular and obscure private tour that gives the opportunity to use local public transport, explore lesser-known attractions and empathize with local life, thus offering a more profound experience like discovering the residence where John F. Kennedy once stayed during his visit to Riga along with its story. For every booking, we look into the events taking place in town on the scheduled tour day to offer our visitors a broader range of activities to engage in and to enhance their overall visit to Riga.
Location
Laima Clock
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You guide will be waiting for you with a tablet displaying Private Baltics logo by Laima Clock, on the square of the Monument of Freedom.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Tour24458511838
Apr 11, 2024
3 women on 11 april at 10h. - The guide was very enthusiastic. A lot of information was shared. He showed interaction by multipule choice questions and a quiz. The explanation was also very clearly and extensively.
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