TOURS TO EXPLORE RIGA WITH ANDRA.

Description of the offer:

Explore the sights of Riga with a private guide, including the Old Town and the Art Nouveau district, and savor the flavors of Latvia at the Central Market.

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Begin your tour with a stroll through the charming Old Town of Riga, featuring cobbled streets and numerous architectural treasures such as the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, and others you'll discover along the way. Visiting Riga includes encountering several examples of Art Nouveau architecture in this region, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its medieval dwellings, picturesque 19th-century wooden structures, and remarkable Art Nouveau architecture.

Visiting Riga also involves taking a lunch break and tasting the famous Riga Black Balsam before continuing your walk to the beautiful Art Nouveau district, including the renowned buildings on Alberta Street. Riga stands out as one of the few cities in Europe where a significant number of Art Nouveau architecture, art, and design objects have survived.

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Proceed to Riga's Central Market, one of the largest covered markets in Europe, built from five Zeppelin hangars left over from World War I. The market is known for its colorful atmosphere and a variety of scents emanating from flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other products. Visiting Riga also provides an opportunity to taste traditional Latvian dishes, such as smoked meat or fish, various types of cheeses, assorted pickles, hemp butter, honey, and the local beverage, kvass.

Options (additional fees):

Completely Optional Entry:

1. Dome Cathedral

2. St. Peter's Church with the option to climb the tower

3. Art Nouveau Center

4. Visit to the Academy of Sciences

Additional information :

Possible Meeting Points:

1. At your hotel

2. At the ship

3. At the Freedom Monument

Included: Private guide, Public transportation, Balsam tasting Not Excluded: Additional food and drinks, optional entrance fees Activity Intensity Level: Moderate - High, approximately 7 km

Accessible: Yes