Latvia · Walking Tour

2-Hour Riga Old Town Walking Tour with Historic Highlights

2 Hours Round trip from Skārņu iela 24 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Riga's medieval Old Town on a guided walk
02 Visit St. John's Church and St. Peter's Church
03 See landmarks such as the Freedom Monument, Powder Tower, and Riga Castle
04 Stroll through Liv's Square, Konventa Courtyard, and Town Hall Square
05 Admire Riga's wooden buildings and Art Nouveau architecture

Enjoy a guided tour through Riga's Old Town and discover landmarks such as St. John's Church, St. Peter's Church, the Bremen Town Musicians, Konventa Courtyard, Liv's Square, Town Hall Square, the Powder Tower, and the Freedom Monument. Riga is also known for its wooden buildings, Art Nouveau architecture, and medieval Old Town. This pedestrian-only district is filled with shops and restaurants and is home to the lively Livu Square.

Explore Riga's religious centres, including St. John's Church, St. Peter's Church, St. Jacob's Cathedral, and Riga Dome Cathedral.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Riga

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Highlights of Riga Old Town

Explore Riga's religious centres, including St. John's Church, St. Peter's Church, St. Jacob's Cathedral, and Riga Dome Cathedral.
Take a stroll through Konventa Courtyard, Liv's Square, Town Hall Square, the Great and Small Guild Halls, and the Cat House.
Walk past the Laima Clock, the Latvian National Opera, the Freedom Monument, James' Barracks, the Old City Walls, the Swedish Gate, Parliament, and the complex of residential houses.
See the architectural grandeur of Riga Castle, the Powder Tower, and the House of the Blackheads.
Lastly, visit the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia and Mentzendorff's House.