Riga Old Town Walking Tours
Explore Riga’s enchanting UNESCO old town (Vecrīga): the grand House of the Blackheads, the Town Hall Square, the soaring St Peter’s Church, the medieval Three Brothers houses, the Swedish Gate and Powder Tower, cobbled lanes and cosy squares. A walking tour reveals the Hanseatic and Latvian heart of the Baltic’s largest city.
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Old Town in Riga — FAQ
What is there to see in Riga old town?
Highlights include the ornate House of the Blackheads, the Town Hall Square, St Peter’s Church with its viewing tower, the Three Brothers medieval houses, Riga Cathedral, the Swedish Gate and the Powder Tower.
What is the House of the Blackheads?
The House of the Blackheads is Riga’s most striking building, an ornate Dutch-Renaissance guildhall on the Town Hall Square, rebuilt after WWII, originally home to a brotherhood of unmarried merchants — a city icon.
Is a Riga walking tour worth it?
Yes — a guided walk brings to life Riga’s UNESCO old town, its Hanseatic and Latvian history, churches and squares, the best way to discover the elegant capital of the Baltics.