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Christmas tour in Riga "Enjoy Christmas spirit in Riga!"

A PARTICULARLY LOVELY TIME TO BE IN RIGA FROM 23. - 26.12.2022

Listen to Riga’s name again – Ri-ga. It sounds like music, like a promise, like a secret. Come and discover it!

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How to spend Christmas time in Riga – 4 day guide.

Are you planning to spend Christmas in Riga? Whether with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, buzzing cultural scene, modern city life, fantastic museums, colorful neighborhoods,

Exciting experiences-Riga is sure to surprise and enchant you. Follow our top recommendations to make the most out of your visit. Riga’s unique medieval Old Town is the perfect place to start your trip.

You can easily spend an entire day (or two) discovering the Old Town. Situated within walking distance of the Old Town, the area is known for its colorful houses, bohemian cafés, trendy shops and the impressive house of Blackheads.

Built up from the 13th to 19th centuries, the Riga Old Town is, according to UNESCO, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe.

Top 4 things to do in the Old Town:

Wander around the ancient cobblestone streets, explore numerous churches, viewing platforms and much more, go for a more structured approach and try to check these top sites off your list. You can just walk around aimlessly, sit in one of the many cute cafés and take in the fairy-tale-like surroundings.

christmas tour in riga Enjoy-the-charm-of-Old-Riga!

1. Enjoy the charm of Old Riga!

  • House of Blackheads,
  • Peter’s Church,
  • The Bremen musicians,
  • John’s Church,
  • Convention Courtyard,
  • Livu square,
  • Big and Small Guilds,
  • Dome Square,
  • Three brothers.

Available only at

10:30

Duration

1,5 Hours

Special price p/p

€12

Meeting point Town Hall Square 7 / Rātslaukums 7, in front of the Blackheads house, next to the blue box with a big yellow umbrella on top. NOTE: Discount price only on early booking.

Reveal the treasures of the Old Riga – Art Nouveau in Riga

2. Reveal the treasures of the Old Riga – Art Nouveau in Riga

  • Miss Art Nouveau – the most beautiful Art Nouveau woman in Riga
  • The Eighth Wonder of the World
  • Gas factory
  • Kronvalda Park
  • Riga 700th Anniversary Pavilion
  • Smilšu, Strēlnieku, Alberta streets

Available only at

13:00

Duration

2 Hours

Special price p/p

€20

Meeting point Town Hall Square 7 / Rātslaukums 7, in front of the Blackheads house, next to the blue box with a big yellow umbrella on top. NOTE: Discount price only on early booking.

3. Riga Central Market- a unique world of flavors, tastes and colors!

  • Pavilions of Central Market

Available only at

11:00

Duration

1,5 Hours

Special price p/p

€12

Meeting point Town Hall Square 7 / Rātslaukums 7, in front of the Blackheads house, next to the blue box with a big yellow umbrella on top. NOTE: Discount price only on early booking.

4. Welcome to a fairyland of Riga Canal, on a romantic slightly mysterious evening walk!

Walking fairy tale path by the Riga canal, will be fantastic experience to those who still believe in wonders and magic. Twinkling lights would find their reflections in the dark waters of city canal from December 15th to January 17th.

  • Laima’s clock
  • Freedom monument
  • Opera House
  • Latvian University
  • Timm’s bridge
  • Armitstedt’s family statue
  • Embassies
  • The eighth wonder of the World

Available only at

17:00

Duration

1,5 Hours

Special price p/p

€15

Meeting point at Laima’s Clock, Aspazijas bulvāris 20.  NOTE: Discount price only on early booking.

Trip to Ogre

Enjoy the miracles of Christmas on the pedestrian street of the town, dancing around a Christmas tree in the company of angels in the light of a Bethlehem star on the top of the tower.

Two choices are available:

  1. One of the most convenient ways is to get to Ogre is by train, which will take you only 40 minutes. Trains leave 2-3 times in an hour.
  2. Secondly a private trip by car on request with a driver/guide. Starting from 4 persons.
    It is possible to admire the wonders of light from 26th of November until the end of January.

Riga – Bird’s eye view on the splendid magnificent city!

Riga St. Peter’s Church – the dominant and highest peak of the city, is one of the oldest and most valuable buildings of medieval monumental architecture in the Baltic States. St. Peter’s Church is the highest in Riga and a notable 13th-century Gothic architectural monument of national significance. Tourist are offered to enjoy the fantastic view from the second platform of the tower. Price 10 euros, children under 7 years for free.

Black Heads House – Black moor’s travel!

You are invited to the House of the Blackheads, where you will be treated with a glass of sparkling wine and a specially selected truffle.
It is adventurous excursion based on the story of telling the legendary story about the Brotherhood of Black Heads.
150 EUR per tour up to 10 persons, for extra person in group 15 EUR. Early booking. *If less than 10 persons have registered for the excursion, the price of excursion regardless of the number of visitors is 150 EUR.

Christmas markets in Riga!

Enjoy the magic of the Christmas at the market.
We are excited to share that Old Riga Christmas market will be open from November 27, 2022 till January 2, 2023!
This year the traditional Christmas Market in Riga begins on the first Sunday of advent where the air is filled with the tempting aromas of ginger, cinnamon, mulled wine and roasted almonds. To add to the overall feeling of Christmas spirit somewhere around, the market provides an opportunity to meet Santa’s little helpers with a view to ask them to deliver kid’s letters directly to Santa. Customers will be entertained by various music ensembles, Folk groups on Saturdays and Sundays, but a DJ will perform on Fridays through the Christmas market. Visitors will be offered exquisite street-food menus, including sweets and delicacies, traditional Latvian dishes and special cocktails.

Concerts

Dome Cathedral – Concerto Piccolo

Organ Music ~ 20 min.

At the Cathedral Organ

Saturday 24th, 12:00pm and Monday 26th, 1:00pm

Ticket price EUR 10,00

Restaurants

It’s possible that you came to Riga for the Art Nouveau and Old Riga, but chances are great that you’ll stay for the food.
These restaurants will offer you as to Riga’s guests a special price, with a discount of 10 per cent of the total price.

Melnie Mūki

Have you ever wondered about perfect symbiosis of historical heritage and a vibe of modern pulse? You’ll find it here at the restaurant.

Fabrikas Restorans

The restaurant is located on a reformed gypsum factory, it offers a spectacular view of the river Daugava as well as a panorama of Rīga.

Café Pienene

Get unique Christmas gifts in the Cafe Pienene.
Be inspired by Latvian craftsmen and taste the Riga black balsam and Latvian homemade wines.

You are kindly welcome to Riga!

You are kindly welcome to Riga!

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