Riga: Old and New Walking Tour with Black Balsam Tasting
ID: GYG429091-772991
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Old Riga comes alive when you lift your eyes from the pavement to the magnificent facades and rooftops. Discover a new world of exquisite beauty, old myths, and compelling legends on this 2-hour tour.
Delve into the mysterious charm of Old Riga. Admire the luxurious Art Nouveau buildings and learn about their former inhabitants, stop to photograph "The Three Brothers," and try Black Balsam, a traditional herbal liqueur.
Meet your guide in the city center and start exploring. Walk past the most important cultural and historical highlights of Old Riga such as the Town Hall Square, St. Peter’s Church, Convent Yard, St. John’s Church, and St. John’s Yard,
Discover the bustling Liv Square and admire the colorful "Three Brothers" residential complex. See the Riga Cathedral and St. Jacob’s Church and learn about the richest and most influential residents who once called Riga's Art Nouveau buildings home.
Highlights
- Get to know Riga on foot on a 2-hour guided tour
- Enjoy in-depth commentary on Riga's Art Nouveau scene
- Stop to photograph Riga's most famous landmarks
- Sample a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Umbrellas are offered in case of bad weather
Children under 6 can join excursions for free
Tours in Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, or Japanese are available upon request.
Some excursions may experience route changes
Meet the guide at the Smile Line office in the House of the Black Heads, Townhall Square, 7.
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.
