The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it. Independent once again since 1991, Riga's Art Nouveau center has won it UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Opened up to mass tourism with the advent of budget air travel, Riga's Old City and its abundance of bars and restaurants can be explored on foot. The New Town is easily reached by an efficient and modern bus and tram network.
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Take a trip from Riga to Vilnius and on the way learn about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take a small group, maximum of 8 people, for a fun filled 12 hour road trip through Latvia and Lithuania.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
My partner and I took the Riga to Tallinn tour and the journey was not only very comfortable but also so much fun and full of information. Sten, our guide was so knowledgeable and funny and we had great conversations all the way! This was probably the best guided tour we took in the area so we recommend it highly.
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Take a day trip from Riga to Rundāle Palace and Hill of Crosses while learning about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take you for a fun filled 7 hour road trip through Latvia and Lithuania.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
We had a personal tour on sunday 9 august 2020. our guide (Mikelis) had studied geography, i remember. We really enjoyed the tour. Visited Kaunas, hills of crosses, Salaspils Memorial, Rundāle palace and had a nice local food. Our guide could tell a lot and we could talk with him about heritage from the past, differences and similarities between countries and was really helpful.Thanks for the tour!
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Use a chance to visit one more country on your list while visiting Riga! We can stop on the border between Latvia and Lithuania so you can take a photo with signs (optional). At the Hill of Crosses, you will have a chance to purchase a cross (at very reasonable prices) from the local people, to leave on the hill or take with you as souvenirs. Please note that you can also bring a cross which you've made yourself if you'd prefer to do so! At the Hill, we will take you on a guided tour so you get to know some stories and legends that will help you appreciate this place better. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves without the guide. After the Hill of Crosses we'll be driving to town Siluva where you'll have a free time to visit the chapel which was built on top of the stone (it is still there in the centre of the chapel) where Blessed Virgin Mary appeared back in 1608! After free time in Siluva, we'll be heading back to Riga.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch
We did a tour with Krista and Amber Tours to Rundale Palace in Latvia and the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. Krista was an amazing guide who provided us with a lot of information and perspective on living in Riga. The drive seemed to fly by as we talked non-stop with Krista and learned a lot of about her culture and life in Latvia.
5.0 based on 1 reviews
- Guaranteed departure tours; - Bilingual Engish-German speaking guide; - Centrally located 4* hotels; - Portage at hotels; - Hill of Crosses included (Pope John Paul II visited the Hill of Crosses, declaring it a place for hope, peace, love and sacrifice).
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Service of motor coaches or minivans , Portage at hotels, 7 overnights at centrally located 4* star hotels, Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice, Entrance to Peter and Paul Church, Rundale Palace and medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn
Exclusions: Airlines tickets
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit 'Paris of the North', with all the comfort and flexibility by using private transport. Taste some of the local delicacies at one of the biggest markets in Europe (guide included). The market provides the city with fish, meat, vegetables, cheese, and much more. You will be able to try a variety of bites at each stand. Walk around the Old City of Riga with your driver/storyteller (for the in-depth historical experience an official guided tour is recommended). See the most iconic places before being transferred to your centrally located accommodation in Riga. N.B. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. The smells may be really strong at some of the stands (fish, meat). - Private transfer. - The unique tasting experience at the market with a local guide. - Discover the Old City of Riga.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tasting at the Markets with a local guide, Orientation walk around Old City of Riga with Your driver/storyteller
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It was the best choice to come from Vilnius to Riga with visiting all great point between cities. We saw frightful Hill of Crosses and amazing Rundale Palace Museum. I guess we wouldn't have visited these countrysides places without support. The good bonus for us was interesting Riga trip where we visited main sightpoints and squares. It was really helpful because we stayed in Riga for next 2 days and could plan our routes without advice, based on previous information. Thank you Vadim for our fruitfull tour!
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit one of the most popular sites in Lithuania! Visited by Pope John Paul II, this place has become an important pilgrimage site for Catholics. But please don't be intimidated by the fact that it is a religious site - everyone is welcome to visit this unique site - just as long as you respect the place and crosses that carry different stories with them! You will have a guided tour of the place - hear the story behind it, how it all started! We'll point out some traditional Lithuanian crosses, explain some symbols that can be seen there and give you overall information about the country, culture and its history. After the guided tour you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves - take some beautiful photos and just to take it all in as it really is breathtaking! Going there for the sunrise time will allow you to enjoy the place with no tourists around. Get the place for yourself! And save a lot of time as you will be back in Riga by noon if not earlier!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Couple pastries, a banana, muesli bar, a cup of coffee/tea to go
Exclusions: Lunch
We did a tour with Krista and Amber Tours to Rundale Palace in Latvia and the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. Krista was an amazing guide who provided us with a lot of information and perspective on living in Riga. The drive seemed to fly by as we talked non-stop with Krista and learned a lot of about her culture and life in Latvia.
4.7 based on 12 reviews
History comes alive with this full-day visit of famous castles and palaces. You'll be able to visit such landmarks as Rundale palace, Mezotne palace and Bauska castle. Our driver will advice best local restaurants for lunch. Please note that licensed guide service is not included in this tour. Our English speaking driver will give basic info, answer your questions, lead to the ticket offices and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. If licensed guide is requested it can be arranged at the sights that we will be visiting, please inform us in advance if such service is needed.
Inclusions: English speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private trip, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Museum entrances
We had a great tour around cesis, sigulda and turaida. Aldis was amazing! He was informative and was very enthusiastic until the end of the trip. He was sweet and sees to it that we were comfortable.. Knows a lot of local places to try and tajes, a lot of pictures, too! I recommend this hassle free day trip.. ????????
4.6 based on 8 reviews
Visit of famous beach resort Jurmala following Fisherman village and Visit to Nature Trail in ancient bog in comfort of private air conditioned vehicle. If you want to visit Latvian cuisine restaurant for lunch please inform our driver and he will book a table for you. Please require driver if you want to visit Fish Smokery with possibility to purchase freshly smoked fish from private smokery and he will make detour. Wooden architecture of Jurmala, seaside and pine forest walk, drive thru old fisherman villages and visit of ancient bog trail in Kemeri nature reserve. Please note that licensed guide service is not included in this tour. Our English speaking driver will give basic info, answer your questions, lead to the ticket offices and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. If licensed guide is requested it can be arranged at the sights that we will be visiting, please inform us in advance if such service is needed.
Inclusions: English speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
We had a great tour around cesis, sigulda and turaida. Aldis was amazing! He was informative and was very enthusiastic until the end of the trip. He was sweet and sees to it that we were comfortable.. Knows a lot of local places to try and tajes, a lot of pictures, too! I recommend this hassle free day trip.. ????????
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Latvia boasts an amazingly wide selection of exciting beers and a thriving beer culture. It's like "Mojito" in Cuba or tequila in Mexico- must try when you are in the country! Did you know that Latvia’s long and rich beer culture most probably started by accident? You will visit 2 trending traditional beer bars with a large selection of beer. In the first bar, you will try 3 kinds of beer accompanied by traditional Latvian snacks. One of them- rye fried bread is extremely popular in Latvia and works perfectly with the beer. It's a match! What the unusual ingredients were used to make a beer? In 1-hour open-air tour, you will learn how did the beer influence the city and the culture. What is a ‘green spoon’? Why were the Latvians adding rocks to the beer mixtures in wooden casks? You will finish the tour in the bar and will try 3 more kinds of beer. Everyone will find their favorite one. And which one is the most popular in Latvia?
Inclusions: 6 kinds of beer tasting, Traditional Latvian snacks
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The food wasn't warm and the waiters weren't fast and serious . The restaurant looks cool but it isn't .
Make the most of Riga within 5 hours! Explore such city highlights as the Town Hall and House of Blackheads located on the Town Hall Square, enrich your knowledge about Jews and the Nazi period in Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum, enjoy fine specimens of the prevailing architectural style of Riga in the Art Nouveau Museum. You will have some free time for shopping before you return back to the ship/your hotel.
Inclusions: Private professional tour guide for 5 hrs, Private tourist-class vehicle for 5 hrs, Entrance fee to Riga Synagogue, Entrance fee to the Art Nouveau museum
Exclusions: Meals / snacks, Any other admissions, Gratuities
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