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This tour will be the best chance to explore not only the colorful and exclusive architecture of the city but big attention will be paid to cultural events. There will be not only attendance of art galleries and museums, but also gastronomical events such as local farmer markets or visit Kalnciema Quarter – a place dedicated to the whole spectrum of cultural events.Feel like a local – visit food markets and open-air concerts;Taste traditional Latvian food;Sense cultural spirit of this modern 21st-century city, filled with life and joy!
What is included in the tour
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Accommodation
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Guide
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Meals
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Additional Services
What is NOT included in the tour
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Flights
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Insurance
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Additional Services
- A real kaleidoscope of architectural styles.
- A visit to the Art Nouveau Museum.
- Visit to the Museum of Decorative Arts.
Day 1 Welcome to Riga!
Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija****, check-in; welcome meeting, optional welcome dinner at hotel.
Day 2 Time to get to know the city
Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds,the Freedom Monument and the Riga History and Navigation Museum. The afternoon offers an optional tour to Riga Art Nouveau district and a visit to the Art Nouveau Museum. In the evening an optional contemporary Latvian cuisine dinner at Kalku Varti is offered.
Day 3 More activities to explore Riga
In the morning we go to Kalnciema Quarter, a bright and lively spot in Riga, on the left bank of the Daugava River, in the green and colorful area of Pardaugava. It regularly hosts events for families and children, art exhibitions, plays, open-air concerts, and educational events. Kalnciema Quarter is particularly famous for its weekly market – ever since 2008, on Saturdays, local farmers and artisans have been bringing their versatile produce to Kalnciema Quarter. The cluster of renovated wooden buildings contains a Wooden Architecture Center, wine shop and cafe, a restaurant, an art gallery and a design salon.
Depending on departure date we continue exploring Riga:
02.11-05.11.23, 18.01-21.01.24, 15.02-18.02.24 - we continue by exploring Riga arts and crafts and contemporary fashion and design, visiting local craftsman stores in the Old Town and learn about amber
and knitted fabric traditions.
16.11-19.11.23 - during week-end Latvia celebrates its Independence Day. On Saturday, festive activities take place in the city including when locals and visitors of the city gather for celebrations.
28.03-31.03.24 - we will celebrate Easter holiday holidays in Riga.
The afternoon offers on optional guided visit to the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (MDAD) has been open to the public since 6 July 1989. The museum has seven collections: textile art, ceramics, metal, leather, decorative wood and glaas art as well as a design collection. The permanent display introduces visitors to the work of Latvia’s leading artists in decorative art and design. It tells about the dominant styles and movements in the period from the end of the 19th century to the present day. The evening offers an optional a ballet or opera performance at the Latvian National Opera.
Day 4 Ready to go
Optional transfer to airport.
