Riga city tour consists of two parts - a panorama drive by bus along streets of Riga's downtown and walking in Riga’s Old Town.

    1st part (duration ~1,5 hr)

    During the panorama drive you'll see the most famous sights of Riga. The bus drives along the embankment of the River Daugava, providing wonderful panoramic view of the city. It follows through the center of the town to Jugendstil district, Alberta Street - the real open-air architectural museum, where the most explicit collection of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe is located. The City Tour follows through the modern part of the city. You'll observe University building, National Opera, Academy of Arts and central train station. The 1st part ends at the entrance to the Old Town.

    2nd part (duration ~ 1,5 hr)

     During the guided tour you'll walk along the narrow streets of the Medieval Hanseatic Old town and enjoy the splendors of the Dome cathedral, Old Guild house, Riga castle and the architectural wonders of Jugendstil district.

    Walking tour starts at the Monument of Freedom, the national symbol of Latvia. You'll admire the newly renovated Opera House (optional tour of Opera House is available upon request). From there the tour takes you to Konveta Seta, a small district of ancient buildings, where now a modern hotel complex and boutiques are situated.

    On one of the most beautiful town squares Bremen Musicians Monument, a present of town Bremen to Riga, is erected. St. Peters Church was constructed in 1209, and for quite a long time it was the highest wooden construction in Europe. On the top of the tower one of the famous Riga guardian - cockerel sits. From there the tour moves to Ratslaukums (Town Hall Square), that was the central square of the city from 13th up to 19th century.

    The most famous building of the square is the magnificent gothic House of the Blackheads. The house was build a in 1334 by the merchant association of the Great Guild of the Hanseatic union, that had great influence on the economic and politic situation in Europe during that period, and was frequently used to hold meetings and host celebrations headquarters of the guild. The building was destroyed in 1941, now it has been carefully rebuilt for the celebration of Riga`s 800th anniversary. The Dome cathedral, situated on the Dome Square, was built in 1211. In the 16th century, a unique organ was placed in the cathedral, and even nowadays it is considered to be one of the best organs in the world. Nearby there is Riga castle. Originally it was a residence of Livonian order grand master, but now it is the residence of the President of Latvia. The program of the tour also includes visits to many historical and architectural monuments like Jackob's Barracks, Swedish Gates, Powder Tower, etc.