Pearls of Art Nouveau in Riga
Joined 2023
Riga is considered to be one of the main centers of the unique and absolutely charming style of Art Nouveau, which dominated the artistic trends at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. With several hundreds of buildings built in this style within a couple of decades, Riga provides a huge variety of fantastic buildings that will make you fall in love with it immediately. Let's explore the most breathtaking areas of the city and enjoy the dreamy scenery of the colorful streets together!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or other previously agreed meeting point
Teātra Street
Italian Embassy building, eclectic decorative art noveau.
Kalēju street
Colorful and unique example of decorative art nouveau.
Šķūņu street
Dog house and Cat house. Animals of art nouveau.
Smilšu street
Decorative art nouveau.
Bastejkalna Park
Parks and green areas of Riga. Development of the city in late 19th century.
Arts Academy of Latvia
Eclectic/revivalist architecture - predecessor of art nouveau.
National Arts Museum
Neo-classic palace of arts.
Elizabetes street
Iconic decorative art nouveau by M. Eizenstein.
Antonijas street
Examples of various sub-styles.
Alberta street
A street that is completely devoted for art nouveau with every building belonging to every relevant sub-style.
Strēlnieku street
Art nouveau museum.
Ending Point
Museum of Art Nouveau
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, hotel pick-up.
Transportation fee, lunch, dinner, entrance fee, souvenirs, tips.
Tour Important Information
This is primarily a walking tour, which does not include entrance to the museums. The tour leads you all the way to the museum of Art Nouveau which can be visited after the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Rihards O.
Greetings! My name is Rihards and I am a local of Rīga with a great passion about the city and its history. As a young and active participant of the urban life of Rīga I am very eager to share my knowledge and insights about what the city has to offer. Let's walk together!
$120/ per group
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