Riga: Art Nouveau Paradise tour

It is my great pleasure to show you the remarkable wonders of Art Nouveau architecture in the city of Riga. Riga is considered one of the world’s capitals of Art Nouveau architecture and continues to amaze visitors with its charm and beauty.

The buildings are richly decorated with intricate details — masks, natural motifs, mythological creatures, and elegant sculptures — that invite you to stop and admire them for a long time. During the tour, I will draw your attention to the fascinating historical background, the unique architectural details, and the remarkable stories hidden behind these extraordinary buildings.

Street tour of the main places:

Grēcinieku street 8

Teātra street 9

Kalēju street 23

Kaļķu street

Latvian radio

Riga Bourse

Smilšu street 2,8

Cat house

National theather

Latvian Academy of Art

Elizabetes street

Alberta street

Ģertrūdes street

And also some other spots on the way.

This tour is ideal for true architecture lovers. Discover Riga from a different perspective and explore the city beyond the Old Town.

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

Guide: Edgars

PRO

Tours since 2023

With great pleasure, I am ready to show you my native and beloved city - Riga. Particularly the Old City. I love to communicate with people from other countries and share my impressions of the beauty of my hometown. History has been my passion since childhood, I have been studying it all my life. In addition to the completed courses of the guide, I received a master's degree in history, and I have experience in guiding tours.

12 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroMeeting place: in front of the entrance to St. Peter's church, Rīga How will recognize me: Badge with dark red color stipes.Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Alberta iela

2

Outside visit

Elizabetes iela

3

Outside visit

Ģertrūdes iela

12 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroMeeting place: in front of the entrance to St. Peter's church, Rīga How will recognize me: Badge with dark red color stipes.Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Alberta iela

2

Outside visit

Elizabetes iela

3

Outside visit

Ģertrūdes iela

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 1 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.