Riga is proud of its magnificent heritage of Art Nouveau architecture. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list by virtue of the outstanding quality and quantity of Art Nouveau buildings, which is unparalleled anywhere in the world. The most significant expression of Art Nouveau architecture in Riga is marked by a wide variety of individual styles.
The walk will lead you through Old Riga to the Art Nouveau district in the quiet centre of Riga which features the creations of the most controversial Art Nouveau architect Mikhail Eisenstein and where each building is worth seeing.
You will have a walk along the famous Albert Street, where Art Nouveau buildings range from richly decorated to modest, from Decorative Art Nouveau to National Romanticism. The buildings are highly decorative yet deeply functional.
Decorated with various symbols and mythological characters, each building tells us a different story. Scary lion and screaming men masks side by side with contemplative women’s faces, mysterious sphinxes, delicately carved flowers, birds and animals- it is easy to get lost in such an abundance of images. Don’t worry-our guides will help you interpret the symbolic content of the decorations and tell you a lot of myths and legends.
The 2-hour tour includes the tasting of our magical elixir Riga Black Balsam believed to have the power to cure all diseases.
River cruise offers you a voyage with our historical canal boats „AMBER RI¯GA”, „AURORA” and „ANNABELLA” During the one hour long „Riga scenery voyage” we can inspect the popular tourism objects from a different angle. The route while traveling along the canal meats Kronvalds Park, Bastejkalns, Freedom Monument, Latvian National Opera, Shopping centre “Stockmann”, Riga International Coach Terminal and Riga Central Market. When entering the river Daugava you will be able to enjoy beautiful scenery of TV Tower in Zak¸usala, Riga castle, Riga Cathedral and other towers of the Old city. During the voyage you will also see Andrejosta and Riga passenger terminal.
The tour covers several tourist attractions- Wooden Riga, Art Nouveau in Riga, Renovated historical buildings on both banks of the River Daugava, as well as the Monuments of Soviet architecture.
The tour starts in the very heart of Old Riga - the Town Hall Square. The car drives along the embankment of the River Daugava, providing a wonderful panoramic view of the city which received the European Heritage Label in 2007. You will have the opportunity to admire the beautifully renovated 19th century wooden manors on Kalnciema Street, have a glimpse at Agenskalns Market, one of the oldest covered markets in Riga.
You will be driving past Tornakalns train station, the starting point of the deportations of several thousands of people to Siberia GULAG labour camps. The tour proceeds through the center of Riga to the Art Nouveau district. Enjoy a walk along Albert Street - a real open-air architectural museum, where the most explicit collection of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe is located! It features the creations of the most controversial Art Nouveau architect Mikhail Eisenstein, and each building is worth admiration.
The tour will take you further to the Circle of Boulevards with a lot of beautiful majestic historicist houses built in the 19th century. You will see the Academy of Arts, the University building, National Opera and Central train station, drive past the Central Market - the dream of traders and customers, the Soviet-style Academy of Sciences and the famous Red Warehouses.
Walk along the narrow streets of the Medieval Old Town with our knowledgeable guides. The tour starts from the Town Hall Square- the central square of the city from 13th to 19th century. You will find out why Riga is called the capital of the decorated Christmas tree, where the key of Riga is being kept and much more.
You will have the opportunity to enjoy the architectural pearls from different centuries – from the oldest stone building in Riga dating back to 13th century to our Castle of Light – the National Library which was opened in 2014.
Pay a visit to the biggest churches in the Old Town- St. Peter’s, the Dome Cathedral and St. Jacob’s and find out why their spires are decorated with roosters instead of crosses.There are many gems hidden in these streets and with the help of our guides you can discover the secrets of Riga.
The 2-hour tour includes the tasting of our magical elixir Riga Black Balsam believed to have the power to cure all diseases and a question+answer session with the guide.
Tour to Open Air Museum starts from hotel reception with private guide and after 20 minutes drive by car/minivan through the city centre to 100 hectares Open Air museum (entrance) featuring 18th century rural life in Latvia, with almost 100 traditional countryside buildings including farmsteads, churches, windmills, fishing villages have been moved here, the visit is organized to give a good impression of varieties of Latvia districts – Kurzeme, Zemgale, Latgale and Vidzeme and is useful supplement for modern architecture of Riga city center to see how Latvia looked more than a century ago. The museum is located at Lake Jugla. Return to hotel.
Entre las grandes atracciones de Letonia sobresale el Palacio de Rundale, una obra maestra del Barroco donde es posible apreciar el lujo al que estaban acostumbradas las familias nobles. Te invitamos a cruzar sus puertas y embarcarte en un viaje por la historia.
DESTACAMOS:
* Maravíllate con la lujosa ornamentación de sus estancias
* Una perla arquitectónica que encierra siglos de historia entre sus paredes
* Conoce cómo vivían las familias nobles en el pasado
Después de recogerte en tu hotel de Riga, pondremos rumbo al majestuoso Palacio de Rundale, construido en el s.XVIII como residencia de verano del Duque de Curlandia, Ernest Johann von Biron. Esta joya arquitectónica, diseñada por el prestigioso arquitecto Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, debía albergar 2 plantas, 2 alas, dependencias para los sirvientes, establos y un parque.
Pasea por su interior y explora las numerosas habitaciones distribuidas en la primera y segunda planta. Admira el mobiliario original e impresionantes obras de arte en cada una de las estancias, que presentan formas, colores y ambientes diferentes. En el ala oriental, pensada exclusivamente para la representación de la corte, encontrarás la impresionante Sala del Trono, el Salón Blanco y la Galería Pequeña y Grande. Tu guía te explicará en detalle qué uso se le daba a cada una de las salas y te señalará los elementos artísticos más destacados.
Deleite su paladar en una deliciosa aventura con esta excursión de Riga a través el mejor de los mejores mercados de la ciudad, los pequeños restaurantes y los cafés. Visite el Mercado Central, pruebe las especialidades locales en algunos de los pequeños restaurantes y saboree una gran variedad de delicias en el camino. Si su visita coincide en el segundo o cuarto sábado de cada mes, incluso tendrá la oportunidad de visitar el Mercado de Slow Food de Riga. Combinando la belleza de la ciudad con una amplia gama de sabrosas especialidades, este es un tour que ningún amante de la comida se debe perder.
Meeting point:“Laima” Clock next to the Monument of Freedom.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours.
Start or opening time:At 3.00 pm.
End or closing time:At 6.00 pm approx.
Languages:English
Sigulda is often called the Latvian Switzerland. In summer and spring you can walk along the picturesque banks of the river Gauja and explore the main place of interest in Sigulda – the mighty medieval Turaida castle. The castle is an architectural monument of the 13th century. In winter, Sigulda is a center for Latvia winter sports like skiing, bobsled, and others.
During this tour you will have a chance to visit: the most visited museum of Latvia - Turaida museum reserve, where you can get acquainted with expositions concerning archaeology, culture and art history, which tell the story of events that have occurred during last 1000 years; Sigulda castle complex which was built in 1207 as a castellum type fortress. Today it is possible to climb up the North Tower and the Main Gate Tower, walk on the castle walls and enjoy the medieval aura; Bobsleigh and ludge track Sigulda - one of few buildings of this kind in the world. Its length is 1420 meters, track has 16 curves and 200m long braking distance. Siguda can safely be called an Olympic city - the inhabitants of Sigulda have won Olympic medals in both the skeleton, ludge, and bobsleigh. On the way to and from Sigulda you will also see the Gutman's cave (biggest cave in Baltics) and Gauja national park, as well as Walking-stick park, which is a tribute to Sigulda's most popular souvenir.
Jurmala is a seaside resort situated just 20 km from Riga. The natural curative features of this place were already well known more than 150 years ago. Nowadays golden beaches, blue sea, fresh air and the unique beauty of pine forests attract tourists from all over the world. You can see wooden country houses of the beginning of the 20th century alongside with modern cottages there.
Our Jurmala Sightseeing is a tour full of contrasts: you’ll see the beautiful beach and walk the crowded pedestrian streets full with bars and cafes, stunning beaches as well as some amazing architecture and beautiful nature.
Walk along the narrow streets of the Medieval Old Town with our knowledgeable guides. The tour starts from the Town Hall Square- the central square of the city from 13th to 19th century. You will find out why Riga is called the capital of the decorated Christmas tree, where the key of Riga is being kept and much more.
You will have the opportunity to enjoy the architectural pearls from different centuries – from the oldest stone building in Riga dating back to 13th century to our Castle of Light – the National Library which was opened in 2014.
Pay a visit to the biggest churches in the Old Town- St. Peter’s, the Dome Cathedral and St. Jacob’s and find out why their spires are decorated with roosters instead of crosses.
Riga is also proud of its magnificent heritage of Art Nouveau architecture. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list by virtue of the outstanding quality and quantity of Art Nouveau buildings, which is unparalleled anywhere in the world. The most significant expression of Art Nouveau architecture in Riga is marked by a wide variety of individual styles.
The walk will lead you through Old Riga to the Art Nouveau district in the quiet centre of Riga which features the creations of the most controversial Art Nouveau architect Mikhail Eisenstein and where each building is worth seeing.
You will have a walk along the famous Albert Street, where Art Nouveau buildings range from richly decorated to modest, from Decorative Art Nouveau to National Romanticism. The buildings are highly decorative yet deeply functional.
Decorated with various symbols and mythological characters, each building tells us a different story. Scary lion and screaming men masks side by side with contemplative women’s faces, mysterious sphinxes, delicately carved flowers, birds and animals- it is easy to get lost in such an abundance of images. Don’t worry-our guides will help you interpret the symbolic content of the decorations and tell you a lot of myths and legends.