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House of the Blackheads Entry Ticket, Riga

Riga, LatviaAbout 1 hourGuided in English

Go inside Riga's most ornate building on Town Hall Square, the guild house of the Blackheads merchants. See the grand halls and the medieval cellars at your own pace.

About 1 hourExplore at your own pace
Open entryKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Riga's most ornate building
  • Restored ceremonial halls
  • Medieval cellars that survived the war
  • The history of the Blackheads guild
  • On Town Hall Square in the old town

Full description

The House of the Blackheads was built in the 14th century for a guild of unmarried foreign merchants and became one of Riga’s grandest buildings. It was destroyed in the Second World War and rebuilt in the 1990s, and its gabled facade is the showpiece of Town Hall Square.

Inside you can see the restored ceremonial halls, with their chandeliers and portraits, and the original medieval cellars, which survived the war and hold exhibits on the guild’s history and treasures.

Itinerary

  1. Entry

    Show your ticket at the entrance on Town Hall Square.

  2. Visit

    Explore the halls and cellars at your own pace.

Included

  • Entry ticket to the House of the Blackheads

Not included

  • Guide
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

House of the Blackheads, Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums), Riga Old Town.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Opening hours change by season; the building is usually closed on Mondays.
  • Some rooms may close for official events.
  • The cellars are reached by stairs.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the original building?

The facade and halls were rebuilt in the 1990s; the cellars are original.

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