Riga Old Town walking tour: Local stories and art nouveau

St. Peter's Church tower and the cat on the house: the stories behind Riga's most recognizable sights

A Riga Old Town walking tour departing daily at 10:30 with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German, covering Riga Town Hall Square, St. Peter's Church and Riga Cathedral. The guide weaves together local history, art nouveau architecture, and practical tips for exploring the rest of the city, all in under two hours. Available in five language options. Tips for the guide are optional at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Riga Town Hall Square15m
2. St Peter's Church5m
3. Riga Cathedral5m

Explore Riga Old Town highlights

• Visit Riga Old Town square
• See St Peter's Church tower
• Admire gothic architecture
• Learn about the blue flowers
• Find the cat on the house
• Get tips for staying in Riga

The experience

The tour starts in Riga Town Hall Square, where the guide walks you through the central sights and explains the stories behind the buildings. From there you head to St. Peter's Church, which holds the highest church tower not only in Riga but across the entire Baltic region, and there's an unbelievable true story attached to it. The route takes in the gothic architecture scattered through the Old Town, and you'll learn why the flowers planted in one particular square are always blue.

One stop includes a detail locals know: a cat carved into a house facade, and the reason it's there. The guide finishes at Riga Cathedral, where you get valuable tips about what else to explore in the city beyond the tour itself. The whole walk runs about 105 minutes, so it fits easily into a morning or early afternoon without eating up your entire day. You choose your language at checkout (English, Spanish, Italian, French or German), and the guide is live, not recorded.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces are paved. Dogs on a leash are welcome, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to get to the starting point, and the route itself stays in the compact Old Town, so there's no long walking between stops.

What’s included

• Live guide in your choice of five languages.
• entertaining stories about Riga's history and Latvia's past.
• introduction to art nouveau architecture.
• local food guidance.
• tips on what else to explore in Riga.

Options for this experience

4 options

English Tour10:30Tour in English

Spanish Tour10:30Spanish Tour

German Tour10:00, 12:00 and 15:00German Tour

French Tour10:00 and 15:00French Tour

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 10:30, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by RigaTrips

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the core Old Town sights and their stories in one morning without planning multiple stops yourself. The guide handles the route and the timing, and you get both the landmarks and the local details that make them stick.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English and Spanish, at 10:30. In German, at 10:00, 12:00 and 15:00. In French, at 10:00 and 15:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the Riga Old Town walking tour start each day?

The tour departs daily at 10:30 with a live guide.

What are the main sights you visit on this Riga Old Town tour?

You walk through Riga Town Hall Square, St. Peter's Church (which has the highest church tower in the Baltic region), and Riga Cathedral, plus see the gothic architecture and local details like the cat carved into a house facade.

How long does the Riga Old Town walking tour take?

The tour runs approximately 105 minutes, so it fits into a morning or early afternoon without taking up your whole day.

Can I bring my dog on the Riga Old Town walking tour?

Yes, all dogs are allowed on the tour as long as they are on a leash.

Is the Riga Old Town walking tour accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?

The tour is fully wheelchair accessible, all surfaces are paved, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller.