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High quality combination of on and off-beaten-track private tour with a possibility to ride a local public transportation, visit points of interest further from mainstream tourist paths and walk in the shoes of locals thus offering to experience the destination deeper - like hearing story about John F. Kennedy (!) visit to Riga.
Upon every booking we research events happening in the city on the day our tour is booked to provide our guests with wider spectrum of activities to experience and add extra cherry on top of the whole visit to Riga.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You guide will be waiting for you with a tablet displaying Private Baltics logo by Laima Clock, on the square of the Monument of Freedom.
The tour ends in the creative neighborhood “Miera Street Republic”, 2,5 km away from Riga Old Town, easy accessible by public transportation.
Itinerary
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The tour begins with a visit to Riga Panorama Observation deck at the so-called Stalin’s Birthday Cake building – one of few sites left from the Soviet times heritage in Riga. From here your guide will give you an overview of the city and its history, pointing out places of interest – those included in this tour and others you might want to visit separately.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Vecriga
Back on the ground, let’s have a short stroll through one of Riga’s district and creative neighborhood Spikeri. The track will lead us through Riga Central Market, which is one of the oldest markets in Europe. Here one can get closer to Riga’s everyday life and taste some seasonal products sold here. Afterwards we’ll walk to the major historical and cultural attractions in Old Riga, such as Riga Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church and Blackhead’s house. There is also plenty of time to see the Latvia National Opera, Parliament House and a medieval building complex “Three Brothers”. Don’t be too shy to ask your guide to point out the most authentic souvenir shops in Old Town or its surrounding.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Riga city is well known for its Art Nouveau heritage. That’s why the tour will also lead you into this stunning area with excellent examples of Art Nouveau architecture where every building has its own fascinating story to tell. Your guide can help you to arrange dinner in one of the charming restaurants in the district. Just ask!
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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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