A beautiful cultural walking tour around the Old Town of Riga including visits to The Cathedral of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus, Gediminas’ Tower and Trakai Castle. The perfect tour to understand the history of such a characteristic place
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Learn and experience the fascinating history of this city
* Go up the Gediminas’ Tower and see the panoramic views
* Explore Trakai Castle and its picturesque surroundings
Start this walking tour around the Old Town, filled with medieval era buildings and narrow cobbled streets. Stroll down Rozena Street, the narrowest street in Riga, where you can spread your arms and touch both sides. Roam carelessly around this charming Town embracing the everyday life of the locals.
Next, we’ll visit The Cathedral of Vilnius, dedicated to saints Stanislaus and Ladislaus found just off of Cathedral Square. This church captures the soul and beauty of Catholicism, with over 40 works of art from the 16th to 19th Century amongst these are breathtaking frescoes and paintings.
Climb the Gediminas Tower, the symbol of the city built on the Tower Hill and boasts impressive views over the whole city and the River Neris Valley. Look out over the landscape from a whole new perspective. Afterwards, we’ll have a quick pause for your lunch break, for you to enjoy lunch as you please.
Enjoy a scenic drive out to Trakai Castle, the capital of medieval Lithuania. Step out into this surreal miniature, wooden town and breathe in the peaceful aura around this stunning location. Explore the Trakai Castle and Museum itself, marvel over artefacts from the 17th and 18th Century whilst touring a 15th Century Castle.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up from your hotel reception in Riga. Hotel name is mandatory when booking.
Duration: 15 hours.
Start/opening time: 8:30am.
End/closing time: 11:30pm approx.