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Once dubbed "the Paris of the East," Riga has a timeless elegance that enchants every traveler lucky enough to visit this Latvian capital. Take a private Riga tour with a friendly, knowledgeable guide and discover the city's best kept secrets of with a local at your side.
Riga's Old Town is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy an early morning coffee at a sidewalk café, then wander the city's charming cobbled streets. Your guide will point out the highlights of Art Nouveau architecture among the historic buildings. Riga's bustling Central Market is one of the largest in Europe; buy some fresh bread and produce here then enjoy a picnic lunch in one of the city's lovely green parks. Be sure to visit 800-year-old St. Peter's church - and climb to the top of its spire for splendid views of the city below.
Your local guide will be sure you see the very best of their fascinating hometown during your private Riga tour. |
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| Tour Guide Legal Requirements |
If the nature of the tour is that the guide is 'interpreting the cultural and natural heritage of an area', Latvia requires the guide have a guiding license. A person giving tours such as the 'best nightlife spots', 'shopping and fashion tour' or 'restaurant tour' for example, does not require a license. This definition follows the European standard for tour guiding (CEN).
Licensed Tourist Guides are the only professionals permitted to conduct tours in all sites and museums within a city. Licensed guides are required in those areas where the local authorities state that one of them is mandatory.
To become a Licensed Tourist Guide, candidates must pass an examination given by the local public tourist authorities. report error
All ToursByLocals guides have met our ToursByLocals Guide Requirements which includes warranting that they can legally give the tours they offer. |
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Riga Youth and Family Tours |
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Tour in Riga, Latvia:
"Very good tour, but seemed a little scripted. When we asked questions, they were sometimes skipped over and the tour co,..." [more]
Daniel Romanchk - Aug, 2010
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Tour in Riga, Latvia:
"Ilze was very flexible and took in her stride our need to change the date and our desire to have a 10 minute coffee bre,..." [more]
Clifford Hayes - Sep, 2011
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Tour in Riga, Latvia:
"Jelena is dedicated, passionate and she goes the extra mile. We had several unplanned events like being ill equipped fo,..." [more]
Geoffroy Verney-Carron - Jan, 2012
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- You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
- ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
- All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
- Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc.
- Tours shown on website can be purchased directly - or the guide can customize them at your request.
- Full contact information provided after booking. Plus, you'll have access to ToursByLocals 24 hour emergency contact number.
- Looked through the site but still need advice? You can call ToursByLocals and talk to a REAL HUMAN!
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