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"Discover Old Riga" is a spontaneous photo walk activity that will show you around the beautiful Old Town of Riga, during a 90 min. waking tour along the most emblematic spots. Using its medieval streets and historical buildings as unique creative backgrounds, you will have a professional photoshoot taken along the way, while learning stories and interesting facts about Riga's fascinating medieval past. The resulting pictures will be edited and sent to your email within 3 working days. Overall, an exciting activity for couples, families, groups of friends or solo travellers who want to experience Riga in the most unique way!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will start the tour beside the iconic "Laima Clock", placed on the southern corner of Brivibas Square.
We will end the tour in front of the impressive Saint Peter's church, right at the centre of Old Riga, close to all the main sights and tourist attractions.
Itinerary
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1
First tour attraction from where we will initiate our photoshoot-tour itinerary.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Freedom Monument
The most iconic monumental building in Riga, which honours the Latvian people in their struggle during Latvia's Independence War back in 1919.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Latvian National Opera
View from the Latvian National Opera's main facade & gardens
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Park of the Bastion Hill, where we will take different photoshoot pictures.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Powder Tower
The old Powder Tower remains the most important symbol from Riga's medieval fortification system.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti)
The old Swedish Gate, the only one that remains today after the medieval walls were demolished.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Memorial to the citizens who barricaded and fell victims during the riots of January 1991 in Riga, after Soviet military forces prompted one last attempt to take control over the country's newly restored democratic institutions.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
The Parliament of Latvia.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
The oldest residential housing in the Old Town of Riga.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Riga Cathedral
Contemplation of the majestic Riga's Cathedral, and its unique architectonical mix of romanesque, early gothic, baroque and art nouveau styles.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Riga Town Hall Square (Pass by)
Visit to the Old Town Square of Riga.
Admission ticket free -
11House Of The Black Heads
Contemplation of the House of the Black Heads, the most famous and iconic monumental building in Old Riga.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Contemplation of the modern City Hall of Riga.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13St. Peter's Church
We will finish the tour beside the majestic Church of Saint Peter, with the tallest bell tower in Latvia, and arguably one of the tallest ones in the world.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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