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Riga Discovery Tour

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Highlights:

• Gaze down on Riga from a city rooftop.
• Wander past a wealth of Art Nouveau architecture
• Soak up the views from the top of Bastion Hill
• Explore the atmospheric Old Town
• Shop alongside locals at Riga Central Market
• Feast on Latvian specialties at an cosy café well off the tourist trail
• Make your own ‘pastalas’ typical farmers’ work shoes
• Step back in time on medieval Skarnu Street,
• Discover the hidden gems dotted around the city

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

Guide, E-ticket for public transport, Welcome drink at Dad Café, Pastala (including material and master’s assistance)

Exclusion:

Lunch at Dad Cafe, Items of a personal nature and tips for your local guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 4 hours
• Meeting point:

  “Laima” Clock next to the Monument of Freedom

• Start time: 11.00 AM-11.15 AM
• Finish point:

  Riga Old Town

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Riga Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Discover the big sights of the Latvian capital, from the architecture to the historical sights, on this unique half-day Riga walking tour. Kick things off from the top of one of Riga’s tallest buildings, taking in bird’s-eye views and getting to grips with the city’s layout. Back on street level, you will walk with your local Riga guide into the Art Nouveau district, admiring the architecture as you stroll to Bastion Hill. Located in one of the city’s parks, this elevated manmade hill offers commanding views across the city.

 

Head down to the Old Town, stopping to visit the Riga Powder Tower, where your Riga guide will give you a short insight in the history of Riga. Next, explore the wealth of sights dotted around the Old Town, including St Peter’s Church, the Riga Dome Square, Riga Cathedral and Town Hall Square. Take a step back in time on Skarnu Street, calling into Convent’s Yard where the Castle of Sword-Beaers Order stood in the 13th-centurth and John’s Yard with its section of reconstructed medieval wall. There is also plenty of time to see nearby Riga sightseeing icons, such as the National Opera, Livu Square, Cats’ House and ‘The Three Brother’ ensemble.

 

Before leaving the city centre, we call into the Riga Central Market, housed in five old zeppelin hangars, to witness the bustle of everyday life. Jump on a tram and head to Dad Cafe, a small, cosy café surrounded by wooden houses, small shops and the Laima chocolate factory. Enjoy a drink, order some food and chat with the staff. With full bellies, head back to Old Riga, paying a visit to a factory that produces ‘pastalas’, the Latvian farmers’ work shoes. Here, this Riga tour comes to an end, so pick up a pair of shoes as a unique souvenir or head back into the Old Town to further explore the city.

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

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