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Free Tour Riga, the pearl of the Baltic

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Marina
Registered on October 12, 2019

My name is Marina, I am from Cantabria and I am very interested in Cantabrian culture and its history. I really like showing it to people, highlighting the important things it has in a pleasant way.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Riga! Feel free to join this tour through the old town. A journey through the centuries in a city characterized by the convergence of different influences and protected by UNESCO for its cultural and architectural value.

On this tour, we will explore the most iconic places in Old Riga and review the events that marked the city.

The tour begins at St. Peter's Church (characteristic church of the panoramic view of the city) thus introducing us fully into the old town to see some of the most emblematic buildings of the Baltic countries:

  • St. Peter's Church
  • Church of San Juan
  • Ancient wall
  • Kalku iela (human chain street for independence)
  • Facade of Swedish buildings.
  • Guild houses
  • Cat house
  • Gunpowder tower
  • Swedish gate
  • Houses of the Three Brothers.
  • St. Jacobs Cathedral
  • Town Hall, House of the Blackheads and 1st Christmas tree (end of tour)


Throughout this tour that will last 1:30 h, topics such as socio-political, religious, economic and cultural panorama will be discussed; curiosities and anecdotes of the city and Latvians as well as practical recommendations on where to watch the sunset, things to do, where to eat ...

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  • Meeting point:
    Reformācijas Laukums 1, Centra rajons...
    Reformācijas Laukums 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
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    I will be by the entrance of the Church of San Pedro and I will carry a pink umbrella

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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