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Join an expert local guide for a walking tour of Riga that’ll introduce you to the city’s architectural style, historic sights, cultural heritage and local traditions.

Your Riga tour begins with a visit to the Riga Panorama Observation Deck, in a building that holds the nickname of “Stalin’s Birthday Cake” and is one of few sites remaining from Riga’s Soviet past. From this high perch your guide will give you an overview of the city, pointing out places of interest such as Pardaugava, Riga Port, the Central Market and Mezaparks.

Back on ground level, we’ll have a short stroll through Riga’s Moscow district, home to the Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum, and the creative neighbourhood of Spikeri. Our walk will lead us straight to Riga Central Market, where you can experience daily life for Rigans and maybe even taste some seasonal products that are sold here.

Afterwards we’ll walk to the major historical and cultural attractions in Old Riga and the surrounding area. Wander through Town Hall Square to find Blackhead’s House, a stunning Gothic building with a Renaissance façade. Step back in time on Skarnu Street, the Convents yard and Jana yard. There is also plenty of time to see the Latvia National Opera, Livu Square, Cats’ House, The Dome Square, Riga Cathedral and Parliament House. Right before leaving Old Town, we’ll walk around the Monument of Freedom, where Latvians gather to remember those killed in the War of Independence. If you want to find out more about Latvia’s 50 years of occupation, your guide can show you the way to the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, so you can visit later during your stay.

You’ll also explore the Art Nouveau district, a stunning area with excellent examples of Art Nouveau architecture. This is a great place to grab dinner later, and your guide can help you to arrange for a reservation in one of the charming restaurants in the district. Just ask!

From there, we’ll jump on a bus to reach the final stop of your Riga tour. Your guide will lead you to a creative neighbourhood about a 10-minute drive from the city centre. This area is home to various local business, including small shops, bars and cafés. As well, the famous chocolate Latvian factory Laima is located here. (If you want to visit the shop, just let your guide know.) To finish the tour we’ll grab some delicious locally brewed beer and snacks and chat about any other things you may want to know about Riga for the rest of your stay.

Les mer Vis mindre

Inkludert

Led by a local guide

Ikke inkludert

Additional Food and drinks
Souvenirs and personal shopping
Tips/gratuities for your guide
Transportation to/from the meeting and end points, tips/gratuities for your guide

Ekstra

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Note that Riga can be quite cold in the winter months; dress warmly.
For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour.

Sektorer

Turisme

90%

Kulturell

75%

Sport

25%

Granskinger

1.0

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Janet B

1 | 2017-06-03

We were the only ones on the tour. The tour confirmation sheet did not state the meeting place. I remembered to meet at Radisson Blu. I choose the wrong one in Riga so had to run to the right one. Our tour guide was asked to be the guide as she used to work in the office of Urban adventures and they couldn't find anyone else. She was not a licensed guide. She did take us round Riga but had no knowledge of the art deco buildings, who they were built for and no help on any of the decoration stories. History of Riga was a little better, but not much. I got more information from a guide book. She was better in the market as she and her husband own a small food business. She was a nice lady, but the tour was very poor value for money. Think twice before booking and ask if you will get a real guide.

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