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Gothic Spires to Guilds Riga Old Town Self Guided Walk with App
(4) Reviews
Rīga
About
In the 16th century, the people of Riga put a statue of the Virgin Mary on trial for witchcraft! That’s just one of the stories waiting for you in this UNESCO-listed Old Town.
Walk past 800 years of history across 17+ stops, from the House of the Blackheads to the Swedish Gate with a forbidden love story. Hear about the Tsar who rushed to fight a cathedral fire, the giant who carried a divine child across the river, and the merchant who put cats on his roof to insult his rivals.
This self-guided audio tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Riga.. This isn’t a list of landmarks. It’s the story of how a small Baltic capital survived invasions, occupations,...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
Riga Town Hall Square
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Return
Riga Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
The tour ends at the Riga Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Gothic Spires to Guilds Riga Old Town Self Guided Walk with App
(4) Reviews
Rīga
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$6.00
Price varies by group size
About
In the 16th century, the people of Riga put a statue of the Virgin Mary on trial for witchcraft! That’s just one of the stories waiting for you in this UNESCO-listed Old Town.
Walk past 800 years of history across 17+ stops, from the House of the Blackheads to the Swedish Gate with a forbidden love story. Hear about the Tsar who rushed to fight a cathedral fire, the giant who carried a divine child across the river, and the merchant who put cats on his roof to insult his rivals.
This self-guided audio tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Riga.. This isn’t a list of landmarks. It’s the story of how a small Baltic capital survived invasions, occupations,...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
Riga Town Hall Square
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Return
Riga Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
The tour ends at the Riga Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
Itinerary
1
House Of The Black Heads
Start at the old town square and hear about a secret brotherhood, a legendary wine cellar, and a building rebuilt brick by brick.
2
Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architechture
Pass by three of the oldest medieval buildings in the city. Three medieval houses, three centuries, and one clever trick to dodge taxes through tiny windows.
10 minutes
3
Riga
Stand where Riga placed its first-ever Christmas tree – and meet the medieval knight who’s been guarding the city’s freedom for centuries.
20 minutes
4
Freedom Monument
pass by the freedom momument and understand its significance
5 minutes
5
Cat House
Hear the quirky story behind the two black cats which made this Art Nouveau building famous
6
Baltic Way Footprint Monument
Discover subtle sidewalk marker honoring the 600-km human chain that united the Baltic nations in their peaceful fight for independence.
5 minutes
7
Lielais Kristaps - Big Christopher
Hear the legend of the wooden statue of Riga’s legendary giant
5 minutes
8
St. Peter's Church
Hear the tale of seven roosters, three fires, and a Tsar who personally fought the flames. The spire has a story for every century.
9
Black Magic Bar
The birthplace of Riga Black Balsam – the mysterious herbal potion
10
Riga Cathedral
Home to one of the world’s largest organs and the spot where a holy statue was put on trial
11
Freedom Monument
Three stars, one dream: look at the monument that became a flashpoint for protest under Soviet rule and a symbol of independence today.
5 minutes
12
Nativity of Christ Cathedral
View the golden domes and hear a story of faith that outlasted an empire
