Riga: Art Nouveau Walking Tour with Welcome Drink
ID: GYG1112726-1708424
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
01:10 hours
Description
Explore Riga’s Art Nouveau architecture on a guided walking tour. Discover the stories behind the city’s most iconic buildings and enjoy a welcome drink before setting off.
Begin your tour at Grēcinieku Street 7, taking you through the charming medieval streets of the Old Town, past the Freedom Monument, and into the city’s most magnificent Art Nouveau neighborhoods. Riga is home to nearly 400 Art Nouveau buildings – more than any other city in Europe.
Along the way, your guide will highlight the masterpieces of Mikhail Eisenstein on Alberta Street, where facades feature lions, gargoyles, sphinxes, birds, and elegant ladies adorned with flowers. Each building tells its own story in stone, and your guide will explain the meaning behind these symbols and details.
Learn fascinating facts about Riga’s unique architecture – a blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural pride. Riga’s Art Nouveau and wooden architecture have earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and its stunning buildings often rank among Europe’s Top 10 Art Nouveau landmarks, alongside Barcelona, Vienna, and Brussels.
This isn’t just a sightseeing tour – it’s a journey through time that will help you see Riga in a completely new light.
Highlights
- Marvel at the intricate details of Riga’s Art Nouveau architecture
- Discover the stories behind the city’s most iconic buildings
- Explore the charming medieval streets of the Old Town
- Learn about the history and significance of Riga’s architecture
- Enjoy a welcome drink before setting off on your tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour begins at Grēcinieku Street 7.
INCLUDED
- Professional local guide with several years of experience
- Welcome drink before the tour starts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
