Meeting your guide at the pier of the cruise ship
Transfer to city centre
Riga is the capital of Latvia – situated by the Daugava river is not only the biggest city of the country but also one of the biggest and oldest in northern Europe. In 1997 UNESCO declared Riga’s historical centre a World Heritage Site. Today this area on the right bank of Daugava is the heart of the city and very popular tourist destination. During our tour you will discover all its highlights and experience fantastic atmosphere of this relatively small and compact quarter of Riga.
Our guide will meet you at the harbour and from there you will take a very short walk to the Old Town. We will show you there one of the most beautiful buildings in the city – Latvian National Opera House constructed in 19th century and unique building of House of the Blackheads with fantastic ornaments reconstructed in late 1990s. Of course we will not miss one of the oldest monuments – Riga Castle which was founded in 1330. Another important site on our way will be Dome Cathedral well known for its size and large pipe organ. You will also see defensive town walls with Powder Tower and Swedish Gate, building of Latvian Parliament, St Peter’s Church (one of the symbols of Riga), the Freedom Monument and many others sites with interesting architecture and long history.
Transfer to pier of cruise ship
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Meeting your guide at the pier of the cruise ship
Transfer to city centre
Riga is the capital of Latvia – situated by the Daugava river is not only the biggest city of the country but also one of the biggest and oldest in northern Europe. In 1997 UNESCO declared Riga’s historical centre a World Heritage Site. Today this area on the right bank of Daugava is the heart of the city and very popular tourist destination. During our tour you will discover all its highlights and experience fantastic atmosphere of this relatively small and compact quarter of Riga.
Our guide will meet you at the harbour and from there you will take a very short walk to the Old Town. We will show you there one of the most beautiful buildings in the city – Latvian National Opera House constructed in 19th century and unique building of House of the Blackheads with fantastic ornaments reconstructed in late 1990s. Of course we will not miss one of the oldest monuments – Riga Castle which was founded in 1330. Another important site on our way will be Dome Cathedral well known for its size and large pipe organ. You will also see defensive town walls with Powder Tower and Swedish Gate, building of Latvian Parliament, St Peter’s Church (one of the symbols of Riga), the Freedom Monument and many others sites with interesting architecture and long history.
Time for lunch
In the afternoon visit to the Art Nouveau district, including entrance to Art Nouveau Museum. The Art Nouveau District – Riga has more than 800 Art Nouveau buildings built in the end of 19th and beginning of 20th century. We would visit the most beautiful and most important part of the city hosting the Art Nouveau style buildings that were built by the famous and incredibly talented Latvian architect Mikhail Eisenstein. Riga could be easily called the northern form of Art Nouveau if you compare it to the buildings of Gaudi in Barcelona. Remarkable expression, individuality, artistry and aesthetic beauty will leave a lasting impression on the visitors.
Transfer to pier of cruise ship
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