2-Hour Jūrmala Open Air Museum Tour with Latvian Herbal Tea Ceremony
Highlights
Riga
nature, cultural, photography
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Step into the past with a guided cultural experience at the Jūrmala Open-Air Museum, nestled among pine forests near the shores of the Gulf of Riga. Explore authentic 19th- and 20th-century Latvian fisherman homesteads, traditional tools, and coastal heritage. Learn how local communities once lived and worked along Latvia’s coast through storytelling and hands-on exhibits. After the museum tour, enjoy a peaceful and enriching Latvian tea ceremony set in a natural forest clearing or rustic wooden shelter. Be introduced to local herbal traditions and sample a variety of handpicked herbal teas made from plants like linden flower, meadowsweet, and fireweed. The tasting is paired with small traditional snacks, such as rye bread with honey, dried apples, and forest berry jam (depending on the season). This relaxing and sensory experience offers a perfect mix of history, nature, and wellness. It is ideal for travelers seeking meaningful, slow tourism experiences in Latvia.
Itinerary
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2 Hour Jūrmala Open Air Museum and Latvian Tea Experience
Meeting and Transfer from Riga
Meet your driver at the designated pickup point in Riga city centre.
Travel to Jūrmala through scenic pine forests near the Gulf of Riga.
Receive an introduction to Latvia’s coastal heritage during the transfer.
Guided Visit to Jūrmala Open Air Museum
Arrive at the Jūrmala Open Air Museum and meet your local guide.
Explore authentic nineteenth and twentieth century Latvian fisherman homesteads.
Learn about traditional coastal livelihoods, fishing techniques, and daily life.
View historical tools, boats, and household items used by local communities.
Listen to storytelling that brings Latvia’s maritime past to life.
Latvian Herbal Tea Ceremony
Walk to a peaceful forest clearing or rustic wooden shelter within the museum grounds.
Participate in a traditional Latvian tea ceremony guided by a local host.
Taste a variety of handpicked herbal teas made from linden flower, meadowsweet, and fireweed.
Enjoy seasonal traditional snacks such as rye bread with honey, dried apples, and forest berry jam.
Learn about local herbal traditions and wellness practices.
Return to Riga
Conclude the experience and depart from Jūrmala.
Transfer back to the Riga city centre and end the tour.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 100 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 100 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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