Your guide will be waiting for you by the monument to Latvian riflemen.Please see the map - it has exact starting point.
Description
The guided tour includes a magnificent walk along the Medieval Hanseatic Old Town streets whilst enjoying the beauty of the Dome Cathedral, Old Guild house as well as the Riga Castle. One of the most famous buildings located across the Town Hall is the magnificent Gothic House of the Blackheads. The tour also provides an opportunity to see such famous points of interest as St. Peters Church, Swedish Gates and Powder Tower.
Tour Options
Walking Tour in Riga old Town
Itinerary
House Of The Black Heads
Pass by
You will visit
Riga Town Hall Square
Pass by
Vecriga
Pass by
Riga Cathedral
Pass by
St. Peter's Church
Pass by
Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti)
Pass by
Latvian National Opera
Pass by
Small Guild of Riga
Pass by
What's included
Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Not included
Entrance tickets to museums and churches
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Old Town Walking Tour of Riga take?
Old Town Walking Tour of Riga lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Old Town Walking Tour of Riga cost?
Prices start at $32 per person for this Riga experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Old Town Walking Tour of Riga for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your guide will be waiting for you by the monument to Latvian riflemen.Please see the map - it has exact starting point. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Old Town Walking Tour of Riga offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(28)
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853katiet
June 26, 2025
Earn your Aperol Spritz and Learn Some History
We ended up with a private tour! I almost felt bad that they hadn't canceled because it was just my husband and I and our lovely tour guide. But we got to see some interesting little spots that might not have been on the tour otherwise since there was only three of us so we didn't arise suspicion going into places and looking around. Our guide was very knowledgeable and communicative and clearly knew the city incredibly well.
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A I
May 19, 2025
walking tour of riga.
Gita or guide met us promptly at the departure point (opposite the school for an extra bit of info for you all) . As it says, they will wait approx 5 mins for late comes but then the group is off!
Two hours, very informative tour of the city without the history being too heavy.
Stops at all the main points of interest and at a gentle pace.
You could ask questions as the tour went along and all in all the time flew by.
Great way to spend my last morning in beautiful Riga, with the sun out finally! Have to come back when sun or for longer!
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evil8er2006
November 11, 2024
Excellent tour of downtown Riga.
Very nice tour. I really enjoyed learning about the history of Riga and Latvia in general. Baiba did a great job explaining the places and buildings we walked by and the stories about them. She also did an excellent job giving us recommendations for authentic Latvian restaurants. I would recommend this tour.
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Srbgdds
September 26, 2019
Old Town Historic Tour Riga
Excellent guide Marija really knew her history and showed us so many things we would ordinarily have missed. Excellent tour and excellent guide!
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Kiley_J
August 22, 2019
Lots of history in the beautiful old town
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour- we were the only two on it, so it was a private tour of the old town! We learned a lot about the city and the history of Latvia as well- our guide was extremely knowledgable and made some recommendations for places to stop in after the tour as well. This was a great way to see the Old town and learn about its history.
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IrenedeVitor
August 15, 2019
A great walk
Riga has the largest architectural ensemble of Germanic Art Nouveau and also has a historic Gothic and Baroque center. To get to know the old town you should start by Ratslaukums Square following the old alleys and see the houses called Three Brothers. Even after wars and various invasions the historic center preserves the buildings of the century. XIII. I loved taking the walk.
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Lebaronphilippe
June 6, 2019
Abundance
You have to devote time to the old town alone trying to forget that we are not alone it deserves it and you have to win it!
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jfaijaz
March 27, 2019
Nice place
Must visit area - especially the churches, shops and the bars. Nice place to be when the weather is nice. The streets give you nostalgic feelings. It is a little expensive though so try not to buy anything from there.
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krestineoldager
March 10, 2019
A lot of Art Nuveau
We enjoyed the walking tour in the old city together with our very kind guide. There is a lot of great old buildings and the guide spoke a lot about them and we’ll be able to recognize art nouveau for ever, but we would have liked a little more history and a few anecdotes about recent time too.
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ontimejo
January 26, 2019
Great old town
Almost all highlights are within walking distance. In fine weather, for a great view over the entire city on the platform of the Academy of Sciences (near the market halls). For 5 euros (as of January 2019) Se take the lift to the 15 floor.
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