Riga Old Town Walking Tour with Stories of History and Architecture
by RigaTrips
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€30Overview
This walking tour of Riga Old Town lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and starts daily at 10:30 AM. The guide shares local stories about Riga and Latvia’s history along the route. The tour includes an introduction to the city’s art nouveau architecture and advice on local food and other places to visit in Riga. The route covers the main squares and landmarks, with time to hear the background of each. The tour begins at Riga Town Hall Square, where the guide explains the history of the buildings and the square itself over 15 minutes. It continues to St. Peter's Church to see the tallest church tower in the Baltic region and learn a surprising true story connected to it. Next is St. John's Church, a notable example of gothic architecture, with a 5-minute stop for its history. Participants then visit Livu Square for a short stop to learn why its flowers are always blue. The Cat House is next, where the guide points out the cat statue on the roof and explains its story. The tour ends at Riga Cathedral, with a final 5-minute stop that includes practical tips for visitors staying in Riga. The guide’s entertaining commentary is included, while tips for the guide are not. Dogs on leashes are permitted on the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Riga Town Hall Square
The tour spends 15 minutes in the central square of Riga Old Town, where the guide shares stories about the history and architecture of the surrounding buildings.
15 min
St. Peter's Church
A 5-minute stop to view the tallest church tower in the Baltic region and hear an unusual true story related to it.
5 min
St. John's Church
Participants pause for 5 minutes to admire the gothic architecture and learn about the church’s history.
5 min
Livu Square
This 5-minute stop explains the history of the square and the reason the flowers planted there are always blue.
5 min
Cat House
Visitors spend 5 minutes spotting the cat statue on the roof and listening to the story behind it.
5 min
Riga Cathedral
The tour concludes with a 5-minute stop at Riga Cathedral, where the guide offers tips about staying in Riga.
5 min
Meeting point
Travelers will find our representative wearing a green T-shirt or like with a sign of our company name. It is advised to arrive up to 10 min before the start of the tour as we will start the tour on time.
End point
It is in the center of Riga Old town, close to many restaurants and cafes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Riga Old Town Walking Tour with Stories of History and Architecture
by RigaTrips
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€30Overview
This walking tour of Riga Old Town lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and starts daily at 10:30 AM. The guide shares local stories about Riga and Latvia’s history along the route. The tour includes an introduction to the city’s art nouveau architecture and advice on local food and other places to visit in Riga. The route covers the main squares and landmarks, with time to hear the background of each. The tour begins at Riga Town Hall Square, where the guide explains the history of the buildings and the square itself over 15 minutes. It continues to St. Peter's Church to see the tallest church tower in the Baltic region and learn a surprising true story connected to it. Next is St. John's Church, a notable example of gothic architecture, with a 5-minute stop for its history. Participants then visit Livu Square for a short stop to learn why its flowers are always blue. The Cat House is next, where the guide points out the cat statue on the roof and explains its story. The tour ends at Riga Cathedral, with a final 5-minute stop that includes practical tips for visitors staying in Riga. The guide’s entertaining commentary is included, while tips for the guide are not. Dogs on leashes are permitted on the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Riga Town Hall Square
The tour spends 15 minutes in the central square of Riga Old Town, where the guide shares stories about the history and architecture of the surrounding buildings.
15 min
St. Peter's Church
A 5-minute stop to view the tallest church tower in the Baltic region and hear an unusual true story related to it.
5 min
St. John's Church
Participants pause for 5 minutes to admire the gothic architecture and learn about the church’s history.
5 min
Livu Square
This 5-minute stop explains the history of the square and the reason the flowers planted there are always blue.
5 min
Cat House
Visitors spend 5 minutes spotting the cat statue on the roof and listening to the story behind it.
5 min
Riga Cathedral
The tour concludes with a 5-minute stop at Riga Cathedral, where the guide offers tips about staying in Riga.
5 min
Meeting point
Travelers will find our representative wearing a green T-shirt or like with a sign of our company name. It is advised to arrive up to 10 min before the start of the tour as we will start the tour on time.
End point
It is in the center of Riga Old town, close to many restaurants and cafes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.