Private tour in Riga Philip B

Riga Highlights Private Shore Excursion

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Philip B.

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Welcome to Riga! I grew up in Australia in a Latvian family, and when I came to Riga 25 years ago I fell in love with the place and never left! It's a place of stunning beauty (whatever the season - there are parks galore), fascinating history (did you know the guy who invented blue jeans came from Riga?), intriguing food (try the garlic rye bread or the hemp butter), sensational beer (I'll point you towards the best brewpubs) - and it is a joy for me to share it with visitors from around the world. In my 25 years here, I've worked as a journalist, a translator and for the last six years a tour guide. So telling stories is my thing, and there are lots of amazing ones in Latvia! Let me introduce you to the romantic, medieval cobblestone streets of the Old Town, the magnificent Art Nouveau buildings on the boulevards, delightful old wooden houses, freaky Soviet structures and much, much more! Please check out my tours, and if you like I can customize one to suit you perfectly. And please let me know if I can help in any other way. Looking forward to seeing you, Philip. Licensed Riga tour guide. None.

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Overview of your Riga tour

With over 800 years of history and magnificent architecture, Riga is a city of stunning beauty and fascinating stories. On this tour, by foot and by car, you'll experience the Gothic spires and cobblestone streets of the Old Town, the luscious parks and amazing structures of the Art Nouveau district, and the fascinating Central Market. The tour starts in Riga's medieval Old Town, where the city was born. We'll see beautiful churches, ancient fortifications and offbeat places like the Cat House. , And hear intriguing stories - did you know that the Christmas tree originated in Riga? Then we walk to the Art Nouveau district to experience the world's richest collection of this amazing style. Finally, we'll savour the sights, sounds and flavours of Riga's amazing Central Market .

Your Riga tour itinerary

This intriguing tour shows you Riga at its most beautiful and fascinating! I will pick you up from the passenger terminal, then we will head to the Old Town to discover amazing history and grand buildings like Doma Cathedral, St. Peter's Church and the Three Brothers. Then we stroll through gorgeous parks to the Art Nouveau district with incredible buildings by Mikhail Eisenstein and other gifted architects. Finally, we drive to the Central Market for lunch. At the end I will drive you back to the ship.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Driving and walking. The car is my VW Passat station wagon.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch will cost around 10-15 euros per person.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

1C Eksporta iela, Rīga, 1010, Latvia

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
City Highlights
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
799508
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Riga best suited for?

This private tour in Riga is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's rich history and stunning architecture with a knowledgeable local guide. It's especially suitable for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion, as well as families with kids, given its minimal activity level and kid-friendly nature.

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Is transportation included?

Is this private tour in Riga suitable for cruise ship passengers as a shore excursion?

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