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Free tour

Old Riga and Central Market Tour

3.80
Acceptable(10)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
Guru: Philip
PRO
Registered on 18 December 2022
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I'm not the youngest guide around, but hopefully my experience can compensate for the grey hair!:) I was born in Australia, but moved to Latvia, my parents' homeland, in 1994. I've worked as a journalist, a translator and a guide, and have lived through some huge changes in this amazing part of the world. My passion is showing visitors around this country, especially fascinating Riga and beautiful Jūrmala. I have tons of history, stories, images, songs and jokes to share with you - so come and join me for an in-depth but fun journey!:)
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover Riga's stunning Old Town and amazing Central Market on this fascinating tour!

We explore 1,000 years of history, checking out medieval churches, historic warehouses, and icons like the Three Brothers, the Cat House, and the Powder Tower. Did you know Riga has risen by 3 metres over the centuries? That ships have been found under the cobblestones? Or where to find a piece of Venice in Riga? I'll tell you all about this, and many more great stories!

There will be a few stops indoors, so we won't be in the cold too long.

Then we head to the Central Market and its five Zepellin hangar pavilions. I'll tell you about Latvia's wonderful bread, cheese, pickles, smoked fish, honey and other delicacies. And at the end of the tour, you can have a tasty market lunch if you like.

So, book now to enjoy the finest sights, scents, and tasted in Riga!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Reformācijas Laukums 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
We meet in front of St. Peter's Church in Old Riga. I will be standing beside the big wooden horse. I'll be wearing an orange hat or an orange hoodie, depending on the weather.
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Outside visit
Alberta laukums
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Outside visit
St. Peter's Church
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Outside visit
Cat House
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

3.80
Acceptable(10)
Generic
4
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2
By category
Professionalism
4.75
Fun
4.38
Communication
4.88
Quality
5.00
Route
4.63

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Old Riga and Central Market Tour
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 6 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.
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