Riga Old Town, C Market & Art Nouveau Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG503617-889043
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Visit Riga market “the largest Market in Europe”, Old Town, Freedom Monument, First Christmas tree ever location, House of the Black Heads, Churches, admire Riga’s Art Nouveau architecture & more.
You will see Riga’s the central market ( the largest market in Europe ), where you will try Latvian snacks, drinks, and hear about Latvian History.
After, we will move around the old town, where you will visit and learn about:
The house of the Blackhead, St. Peters Church, First ever Christmas trees location, Dome Cathedrals, City wall, Swedish Gate, The three brothers house, Riga’s historical Balzams store (Latvian national drink),( here you can enjoy a drink at your own expense), The Freedom monument & the barricades area “ where confrontations of Latvians against the Soviet was effected in 1991 ( place where Latvia restored its independence ) Also, I’ll show you places where to experience Latvian food and culture, such as, Ala folk club (Latvian cuisine & folk)
In addition, if you would like to extend the tour, I have others alternatives, such as, take you to Alberta street, where the Nouveau building will amaze you, take you to Jūrmala and other cities.
Highlights
- Visit the Old Town, Churches, Swedish Gate, Freedom monument & The Barricades
- European Largest Market, Visit 5 of the 7 remaining Nazi Zeppelin hangars turned
- Discover the location of first Christmas tree ever
- Get Tips of where to enjoy Latvian Food, Drinks & Where to dance Latvian music
- Get impressed with Highest concentration of Art of Nouveau Buildings in Europe
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Let meet outside of Origo shopping, right at the clock tower. The clock tower is visible from many places and it’s suited at the building of Riga’s train station
INCLUDED
- Kvass ( Latvian Coca-Cola )
- Moonshine ( Vodka) or traditional Latvian beer
- 2 traditional latvian canapé ( latvian tapas )
- Latvian pickle
- Gotina (Latvian toffee)
NOT INCLUDED
- Tickets to the Churches ( we will see the churches from outside )
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.
