Private grand Riga city tour


3 to 4 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

Firstly, after selecting most suitable transport – passenger car or minivan your tour will start along the central boulevards of Riga to Art Nouveau district.  You will be able to discover one of the largest and best-preserved collections of Art Nouveau buildings in the world.
After that district excursion will continue to the Riga Central market, where on the way you will be able to enjoy City Canal parks, the Fine Arts Museum, the Freedom Monumen and Daugava river with its bridges. Reaching the Riga Central market you will enjoy the diversity of typical national food.
Secondly, you will have the opportunity to leave your transport and continue with a walking tour through Riga Old Town seeing most famous sights like St. Peter's Church, St. Jacobs Church, Dom Square, and St. Dom Cathedral. You will be introduced with a secretes of Cat House and will see Town Hall Square with beautiful and elegant Blackheads House.

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Art Nouveau Riga, Strelnieku iela 9, Riga 1010 Latvia

Art Nouveau, the distinct style in art of end-19th century and early-20th, was the "father" of modern architecture. Riga is a well-known Art Nouveau mecca.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Central Market (Centraltirgus), Negu iela 7, Riga 1050 Latvia

Riga Central Market is situated in the heart of Riga, a few hundred meters from Old Town on the banks of the River Daugava, next to Riga International Bus Terminal and Central Railway Station. It is not only one of the largest marketplaces in Eastern Europe in area, but also one of the most visited, as 80, 000-100, 000 people shop there per day on the average.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: House Of The Black Heads, Ratslaukums 7, Riga 1050 Latvia

The Black Heads house is located in the very heart of Old Riga. Wonderful, surprising, royal.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Freedom Monument, Brivibas Laukums Central District, Riga 1050 Latvia

The Freedom Monument has been Riga's central landmark for almost a century. This 42.7 m tall granite and copper work of art is a symbol of the Latvian nation's striving for freedom and independence. The woman on top of the monument is holding up three golden stars, which represent Latvia's historical regions of Kurzeme, Vidzeme, and Latgale.

Pass By: Latvian National Museum Of Art, 1 Janis Rozentals Square, Riga 1010 Latvia

Latvian National Museum of Art is the most significant depository in the nation for works of art. Reopened in May 2016, the building itself has been upgraded, modernized but its majestic beauty from a long-gone era - preserved.

Pass By: National Library of Latvia, Mukusalas iela 3, Riga LV-1423 Latvia

Just a bridge span from Old Town, on the left bank of the Daugava, looms an extraordinary, culturally significant edifice, the Castle of Light - the new National Library.

Pass By: Latvian National Opera, Aspazijas bulvaris 3, Riga 1050 Latvia

Riga's White House — the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Aspazijas bulvāris was opened in 1923; an average of six new productions are presented each year, retaining balance between opera and ballet. In total, the opera sees over 200 performances and several symphonic and chamber music concerts a season.

Pass By: Academie des sciences de Lettonie, Akademijas iela 1 Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Lettonie, Riga 1050 Latvia

Latvian Academy of Sciences observation deck offers Riga guests and local residents to have a breath-taking view of Riga's Old Town and the Daugava River from the building's 17th-floor balcony at the height of 65 metres.

Stop At: St. Peter's Church, Skarnu iela 19, Riga 1050 Latvia

Riga's St.Peter's Church dominates the cityscape as the tallest spire, and as one of the oldest and most valuable monumental architecture edifices in the Baltic States from the Middle Ages. St.Peter's is the tallest of the Riga churches, a significant landmark, and a prime example of the 13th century Gothic style.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. John's Church, Jana 7, Riga 1011 Latvia

St.John's Church is the oldest house of worship in Riga. Originally the Dominican monastery's chapel was located here in the 13th century. After several reconstructions, around 1500 the edifice acquired its present appearance - high Gothic pediment, span roof and a small tower.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Livu Square, Livu laukums 4, Riga 1050 Latvia

It's hard to believe that the Square once was the site of the Riga River, which was a shipping route for transporting Latvian grain up to the 16th century. Later it was called the Rīdzene River and even Rīdziņa as it gradually became narrower. Today, along the old route of the river, pavement wears away the shoes of countless Rigans and visitors to the city, and beautiful flower-beds remind one of the past times.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Riga Castle, Pils laukums 3, Riga 1050 Latvia

Riga Castle has stood on the right bank of the River Daugava for more than 700 years. Through the centuries, it has seen severe destruction, numerous rulers, and wars. Today it houses the residence of the President of Latvia.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Three Brothers, Maza Pils iela 19, Riga 1050 Latvia

The oldest complex of dwelling houses in Riga was constructed in the 15th century.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti), Torna iela 11, Riga 1050 Latvia

The so-called Swedish Gate is only gate that remains standing today of eight total in Riga's fortification wall.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Powder Tower, Smilsu iela 20, Riga 1050 Latvia

One of medieval Riga's fortification wall towers, originally called the Sand Tower.

Duration: 10 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please bring your walking shoes
  • Coffee stops and detours can be arranged
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
J6626USchristophert
March 2020

We booked this tour in advance and although we understand there are free tours. This tour with our guide Erlens was brilliant. His knowledge of the city was far reaching from the history way back to the founding of Riga by the German bishops to the problems of present day all explained as if for ...

Nancy_H
September 2023

Our guide Erlans was outstanding in every way! He was friendly, accommodating, fun, informative, and we would request him again!! Can’t say enough good about our experience!

MARY_P
July 2023

The history, architecture and culture of the city and county were expertly presented to us by our guide, Erlens. This tour exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend it to others.

O6496VSmargaretf
September 2023

I booked my private grand Riga city tour through Latvia Guide Tours as I was having problems trying to book a private tour. I was lucky enough to find this webpage and emailed Erlens and he was able to help me. He organised a driver and tour guide. I explained to him that I had mobility issues...

Ehab_G
May 2023

Great tour given that we had few hours in town. Very pleasant and informative guide. We learned a lit, seen everything promised and went on to do few additional activities. Price was fair . Highly recommended

Galina_B
October 2022

This was an amazing private tour. We have been to Riga before but never had a proper tour. We are so thankful to Erlens for sharing his knowledge about Riga and history of Latvia. It was definitely worth the time and money. Erlens is fluent in English and took his time to walk us through highligh...

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