Latvia · Walking Tours

2-Hour Old Riga Walking Tour with Medieval Monuments

2 Hours Round trip from Riga Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore medieval architecture in Old Riga, including the renowned Three Brothers' House
02 Visit historic landmarks such as St. Peter's Church and the Powder Tower
03 Discover Riga's cultural heritage at the Opera and Dome Cathedral
04 Experience the local atmosphere at a cosy cafe or by trying Riga balsam

Check out the houses and streets of Old Riga, where a beautiful combination of medieval architecture and historic city life comes together in the historical and geographical centre of Riga on the right bank of the Daugava. Get acquainted with landmarks such as the Three Brothers' House, St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower, the Opera, and the Dome Cathedral while exploring monuments that have survived two world wars.

Old Riga covers a relatively small inner area within the 13th-18th century fortifications, where you will find unique monuments of medieval architecture that have survived two world wars.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Riga

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Old Riga Walking Tour of Historic Lanes and Monuments

At 10:00 am, this Old Riga excursion begins with a walk through the historical and geographical centre of Riga on the right bank of the Daugava.
Old Riga covers a relatively small inner area within the 13th-18th century fortifications, where you will find unique monuments of medieval architecture that have survived two world wars.
During the walking tour through the old parts of the city, get acquainted with the Three Brothers' House, St. Peter's Church, the Powder Tower, the Dome Cathedral, and more.
If desired, you can visit a cosy cafe or try Riga balsam before the tour ends at around 12:10 pm.

The route