Timeless Charm of Riga Old Town
Joined 2022
Riga Old Town is the mother of City Riga. It all started here - the spirit, the history, the growth of international Riga City.
Although Riga has only population of 600 k every one says - Riga is Capital city.
It all started here on the cobbled stones, in the beauty of Council square, at the beautiful Blackheads House.
Come with me and find out everything there is to know about the Riga Old town and let me show you this beautiful city full of history and charm, I am sure you will love it!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Blackheads house
Meeting point
The very center of Old Town: Blackheads House (Outside visit) and city Council square
St. Peters church (Outside visit)
The tallest church tower and Riga citizens church
St. John's church (Outside visit) and the monument of singers of Bremen
The famous tales of Latvian folk to be part of Europe
Riga Convent Yard
The birthplace of Riga
Vagner's house (Outside visit)
The place touched by influential man
Livonian square and Cat House, The Great Guild and the small Guild (Outside visit)
The top tourist attraction of Riga
Riga Cathedral square (Outside visit)
The might of largest church in Baltics
The Three Brothers (Outside visit)
The tales of oldest dwelling houses
St. Jackob's church, The Latvian Parliament house
See the place where Latvia was re-found
The Gunpowder Tower, The Swedish gates
The place of military significance
Ending point
The Freedom Monument: The most beautiful monument of freedom in the world
Ending Point
At Freedom Monument
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding Services
Transportation (I'm ready to provide in case it's needed)
Hotel pick-up or drop-off (I'm ready to provide in case it's needed)
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Food, Drinks, Snacks
Tour Important Information
This is a walking Tour
In case if you need private transportation, please contact me for the quote
If you are looking for a customized tour, please contact me with your questions
Important message from the supplier
I can provide Tours at any working day if noticed within 1 week
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 2022
About Tour Guide Janis R.
I'm a guide that likes to show the city to the visitors. I like to entertain and I like to take good care of the customers. I've been a guide for 10 yrs now as of September 2022. I started 2012 doing kayaking Tours at Daugava River and Riga city canal. Step by step I grew and widened my area of knowledge. Nowadays I can provide a lot of interesting and wishful Tours of Riga, Latvia, and surroundings. Every place has a certain beauty and my task is to show You the beauty.
$125/ per group
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