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Highly recommended tour
Very good guide. Had absolute fun. The tour is very informative. For anyone who is first time in Riga this is must have excursion to familiarize yourself with the history and culture of the city
Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Price from
- $201 / person
- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 76 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SIA
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is the main entrance of the Latvian National Opera. The guide will be wearing a visible tour guide certificate in a blue and white lanyard.
Description
If you’re looking for an engaging and informative tour that covers the complex history of Riga but also explores what it is like to live here today, then this is the tour for you. We will not miss any of old Riga’s most famous landmarks on our walk including St Peter’s Church, Town Hall Square and Dome Square, but don’t expect a dry history lesson. On this tour, you’ll find out about the surprising origins of the Latvian language, the fate of churches during the Soviet occupation and the little known history of Latvia’s symbol of independence. This is both a personal and a comprehensive tour of the old town. I love telling people about my city and, having travelled a lot myself, I know how enriching an authentic local perspective can be.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 20 times a day, 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Group price
- $201 per group of up to 15
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:16 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
House Of The Black Heads
Only exterior. During the tour, we do not enter inside.
Riga Town Hall Square
St. Peter's Church
Cat House
Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti)
Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architecture
Freedom Monument
Learn about Latvia's symbol of independence and how it survived the Soviet period.
What's included
Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Local taxes
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel / port pick-up
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
76 reviews
How it compares in Riga
- Rated higher than 72% of 86 reviewed tours in Riga
- No. 12 by number of reviews among 450 tours in Riga
Excurgo comparison of 450 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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 Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour take?
Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $201 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.
What days does Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 20 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour 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 The meeting point is the main entrance of the Latvian National Opera. The guide will be wearing a visible tour guide certificate in a blue and white lanyard. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 76 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SIA.
Reviews(76)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
Awesome Introduction to Riga
The guide was very accommodating and kind. He met us at 8AM. He gave us a great introduction to Riga.
P
Riga walking tour
Edward's was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, very engaging on the history of riga. Would recommend to everyone
K
Fascinating introduction...
Fascinating introduction to Riga with insights into the history and people of Latvia not just pointing out beautiful buildings. Edvards was very personable and a great teacher regarding his country.
M
Cannot recommend highly...
Cannot recommend highly enough. Our guide was incredible and we learned so much! Perfect for history nerds
J
Excellent tour
Excellent tour guide! Knowledgeable, friendly, she made Riga come alive. Highly recommend! We learned so more and she even gave us food and restaurant recommendations.
L
Fantastic walking tour
Experienced guide with significant knowledge. We gave Ben to Riga several times and he provided facts that were not shared before. Highly recommended.
S
Sign up immediately for the guided tour (in Italian)
To get into the right atmosphere, I absolutely recommend starting your journey with a guided tour of the historic center and, if like me you are not great at English, know that there is (incredibly) a fantastic guide who speaks Italian: Nelli Saraceno (GetYourGuide). Nelli gave us a couple of spectacular tips (always with attention to price). And do not leave Riga without taking a tour of the occupation museum: it will help you understand why people in Riga have a hardness in their gaze.
4
Perfect way to see Riga on foot
Fantastic couples private tour around Riga. Our guide, Emils, spoke almost perfect English, and was extremely knowledgeable of Riga’s past, present and future. Was a perfect way to spend 2 1/2 hours walking around old town Riga, hitting all the highlights and getting great background history on each one of them. Highly recommended. Request Emils as your guide.
J
Well spent two hours.
Mr. Edwards was a fantastic guide. Good storytelling, in english, with good exciting knowledge!
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