Private Riga Grand City Tour
Rīga, Latvia
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Discover the combination of rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage that makes Riga the jewel of the Baltic States, not only because of its magic Old Town with very elegant atmosphere but also because of its extensive collection of Art Nouveau buildings. This 4-hour tour, which route includes photo stops at city center highlights, encompasses the most interesting and significant sites of medieval and modern Riga, each with their own story to tell.
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Discover the combination of rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage that makes Riga the jewel of the Baltic States, not only because of its magic Old Town with very elegant atmosphere but also because of its extensive collection of Art Nouveau buildings. This 4-hour tour, which route includes photo stops at city center highlights, encompasses the most interesting and significant sites of medieval and modern Riga, each with their own story to tell.
Begin your 4-hour guided Riga Grand City Tour with a hotel pickup by air-conditioned car/minibus from your centrally located hotel. You will explore the magic of Riga, which is known as the little Paris of the North due to it's medieval architecture, rich cultural life, many attractions and sights, numerous shops and unique cafes. The tour route includes photo stops at city center highlights.
As you travel through Riga your knowledgeable guide will point out the many fascinating sights in the old and newer parts of this beautiful city. Starting with the classical Riga bus sightseeing tour you will admire a lot of highlights such as the 42.7m tall Freedom Monument on the edge of Old Riga, the famous Laima Clock and the Latvian National Opera House, a unique architectural monument of the 19th century. Then you will travel past the Riga Central Station, the Latvian Academy of Sciences, also known as "Stalin's birthday cake" and the Riga Central Market, which is Europe's largest market and one of the most notable structures from 20th century. You will also admire the view of the National Library of Latvia across the River Daugava and learn the legend of Great Kristaps, whose wooden sculpture was placed by the river. After that your tour will continue through the famous Art Nouveau Quarter. Making a shortstop you will see the most picturesque buildings and get acquainted with the poetry of building facades, the mysterious language of symbols and allegories, which the mystically encoded life story of home owners or architects.
During the following walking tour you will explore the magic of the heart of Riga, which Old Town is the most fascinating part of the Latvian capital. Strolling through the cobble-stone and picturesque streets of the historic centre of Riga, you will surely enjoy the beauty of this ancient Hanseatic city. The walking tour of the Old Town encompasses the most significant sights of Riga and includes the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter, the Large and Small Guilds, Riga Castle, the Three Brothers, Blackheads House, the Swedish Gate and walk through Trokšnu, one of Riga´s narrowest streets.
The tour will end in Riga Old Town.
As you travel through Riga your knowledgeable guide will point out the many fascinating sights in the old and newer parts of this beautiful city. Starting with the classical Riga bus sightseeing tour you will admire a lot of highlights such as the 42.7m tall Freedom Monument on the edge of Old Riga, the famous Laima Clock and the Latvian National Opera House, a unique architectural monument of the 19th century. Then you will travel past the Riga Central Station, the Latvian Academy of Sciences, also known as "Stalin's birthday cake" and the Riga Central Market, which is Europe's largest market and one of the most notable structures from 20th century. You will also admire the view of the National Library of Latvia across the River Daugava and learn the legend of Great Kristaps, whose wooden sculpture was placed by the river. After that your tour will continue through the famous Art Nouveau Quarter. Making a shortstop you will see the most picturesque buildings and get acquainted with the poetry of building facades, the mysterious language of symbols and allegories, which the mystically encoded life story of home owners or architects.
During the following walking tour you will explore the magic of the heart of Riga, which Old Town is the most fascinating part of the Latvian capital. Strolling through the cobble-stone and picturesque streets of the historic centre of Riga, you will surely enjoy the beauty of this ancient Hanseatic city. The walking tour of the Old Town encompasses the most significant sights of Riga and includes the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter, the Large and Small Guilds, Riga Castle, the Three Brothers, Blackheads House, the Swedish Gate and walk through Trokšnu, one of Riga´s narrowest streets.
The tour will end in Riga Old Town.
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