Riga’s Old Town: An Audio Tour by a Professional Latvian Guide
Overview
Join me on a self-guided tour through Riga's Old Town, uncovering the essence of Latvian identity. I’m Emīls, your guide through the heart of Riga's Old Town. On this tour, I’ll weave exciting stories from our history and share some Latvian legends. Instead of dry facts and figures, prepare to be enchanted by vibrant narratives that breathe life into our past.
On the way, I'll share intriguing insights. These include the whereabouts of the oldest pagan settlements, the secrets concealed within a Reformation church's basement, and the enigmatic tales surrounding the monks of St. John church. We'll also explore the beloved folklore of "The Town Musicians of Bremen" and learn about the tragic history of St. Peter’s church and Riga's unfortunate burning. We'll marvel at the grandeur of the Brotherhood of Blackheads and uncover the mystical allure of Dome Cathedral with its whispered tales of "witches."
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Alberta laukums
Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Brīvības pieminekļa laukums
Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
The tour ends at The Freedom Monument.
What To Expect
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Albert Square (pass by)
Reformation Church (pass by)
St. John's Church (pass by)
Bremen Town Musicians (pass by)
St. Peter's Church (pass by)
House of the Black Heads (pass by)
Dome Square (pass by)
The Freedom Monument (pass by)
Riga Town Hall Square (pass by)
Powder Tower (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it.
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
- Food and drink.
- Transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Riga’s Old Town: An Audio Tour by a Professional Latvian Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Riga’s Old Town: An Audio Tour by a Professional Latvian Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
