What You Will Do
This wonderful tour of Riga will take you through the flat cobblestone streets where you will see sights such as historic Riga Castle and the magnificent National Opera House of Riga.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.
You will learn about Riga’s history from its foundations as a trading port, to its rise in prominence as part of the Hanseatic League, the influence of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, and Latvia’s struggle for independence.
To discover this magnificent city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.
1
House Of The Black Heads
15 minutes
Based
on the original 14th century construction and an architectural treasure of Riga, this stunning
building eventually became home to a society unique to Latvia and Estonia.
2
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
15 minutes
The Occupation Museum is an unusual blocky design, the imposing black exterior a stark contrast to
the surrounding buildings of the square,and is a controversial eyesore to many natives
3
St. Peter's Church
15 minutes
One of the oldest churches in the Baltic region, St. Peter’s boastsmore than 800 years of history,
and
remains a central landmark of thecity with a tower that dominates the skyline.
4
Latvian National Opera
15 minutes
National Opera House is one of the first buildings to receive a grand makeover after the country
gained independence, this splendid structure is now home to the Latv
ian National Opera and Latvian
National Ballet as well as their orchestras, with a history that dates back to the late 1700s.
5
Freedom Monument
15 minutes
Situated at the center of Riga and entrance to the Old Town, the Freedom Monument, often
referred to as
Latvia’s Statue of Liberty, is an important national landmark
6
Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti)
15 minutes
Dating back to the late 17th century, the archway has until recently boasted the title of last surviving
gate from what was once the defensive structures of the Old Town, named in honor of the city’s
Swedish occupation
7
Riga Castle
15 minutes
Riga Castle was first established in the 14th century and utilized by the ruling authorities of the city
ever since
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