What You Will Do
"Discover Old Riga" is a spontaneous photo walk activity that will show you around the beautiful Old Town of Riga, during a 90 min. waking tour along the most emblematic spots. Using its medieval streets and historical buildings as unique creative backgrounds, you will have a professional photoshoot taken along the way, while learning stories and interesting facts about Riga's fascinating medieval past. The resulting pictures will be edited and sent to your email within 3 working days. Overall, an exciting activity for couples, families, groups of friends or solo travellers who want to experience Riga in the most unique way!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will start the tour beside the iconic "Laima Clock", placed on the southern corner of Brivibas Square.
1
Laima Clock
5 minutes
First tour attraction from where we will initiate our photoshoot-tour itinerary.
2
Freedom Monument
5 minutes
The most iconic monumental building in Riga, which honours the Latvian people in their struggle during Latvia's Independence War back in 1919.
3
Latvian National Opera
5 minutes
View from the Latvian National Opera's main facade & gardens
4
Bastejkalna Park
10 minutes
Park of the Bastion Hill, where we will take different photoshoot pictures.
5
Powder Tower
5 minutes
The old Powder Tower remains the most important symbol from Riga's medieval fortification system.
6
Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti)
5 minutes
The old Swedish Gate, the only one that remains today after the medieval walls were demolished.
7
Barricades Memorial
5 minutes
Memorial to the citizens who barricaded and fell victims during the riots of January 1991 in Riga, after Soviet military forces prompted one last attempt to take control over the country's newly restored democratic institutions.
8
Latvijas Republikas Saeima
5 minutes
The Parliament of Latvia.
9
Three Brothers
5 minutes
The oldest residential housing in the Old Town of Riga.
10
Riga Cathedral
10 minutes
Contemplation of the majestic Riga's Cathedral, and its unique architectonical mix of romanesque, early gothic, baroque and art nouveau styles.
11
Riga Town Hall Square
Visit to the Old Town Square of Riga.
12
House Of The Black Heads
10 minutes
Contemplation of the House of the Black Heads, the most famous and iconic monumental building in Old Riga.
13
Riga City Hall
5 minutes
Contemplation of the modern City Hall of Riga.
14
St. Peter's Church
10 minutes
We will finish the tour beside the majestic Church of Saint Peter, with the tallest bell tower in Latvia, and arguably one of the tallest ones in the world.
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