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Riga Old Town Guided Walking Tour

Riga, LatviaAbout 2 hoursGuided in English

Walk the cobbled lanes of Riga's medieval old town with a local guide, from the Dom Cathedral to the House of the Blackheads. Two hours of Hanseatic merchants, guilds and Latvian history.

About 2 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Riga's UNESCO-listed old town
  • The Dom Cathedral and St Peter's Church
  • The Three Brothers and the guild halls
  • The House of the Blackheads (outside)
  • Stories of Latvian history from a local guide

Full description

Riga’s old town grew rich on Baltic trade as a member of the Hanseatic League, and its streets still show it. Your local guide leads you through the UNESCO-listed centre, past the Dom Cathedral, St Peter’s Church, the Three Brothers houses and the guild halls, to the ornate House of the Blackheads on Town Hall Square.

Along the way you hear how the city survived centuries of German, Swedish, Russian and Soviet rule, and how Latvia won back its independence. The tour finishes in the old town, close to cafés and the Central Market.

Itinerary

  1. Meet

    Meet your guide in the old town.

  2. Old town walk

    Walk past the cathedral, churches, guild halls and merchant houses.

  3. Town Hall Square

    Finish beside the House of the Blackheads.

Included

  • Live English-speaking local guide

Not included

  • Entry fees to churches and museums
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Riga Old Town meeting point (confirmed with your booking).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Cobbled streets; wear comfortable shoes.
  • The tour runs in most weather.
  • Interiors are not entered on this tour.

Frequently asked questions

Do we go inside the buildings?

This is an outdoor walking tour; you can visit interiors afterwards.

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