If you like fairy tales, Riga is your ideal tourist destination. The capital of Latvia could be the setting for a magical fairy tale, thanks to the incredible charm of its cobblestone streets, pointed towers, old churches and colorful wooden houses. To all this, we must add its interesting Art Nouveau architecture. During your Essential Free Tour of Riga, you will have a fantastic experience with an expert local guide and a small group of international tourists. The tour will cover the best monuments and the most beautiful streets of Riga's Old Town, as well as its history and customs. The tour is an easy walk, paced according to all participants, no matter their age; and you will have time to take all the photos you want.

Join the Riga Essential Free Tour and get to know the essence of Baltic culture. You will explore the highlights of Vecriga (that is, the medieval Old Town), an area so charming that it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the superb Town Hall Square, you will see a group of charming houses, among which the House of the Blackheads clearly stands out. This spectacular building was built in the 14th century as a meeting place for the city's singles! Also, not far away, you'll find another trio of old houses so elegant and so beloved by locals that they've been nicknamed The Three Brothers. One of the important stops of the tour will be the Riga Cathedral, a huge building originally from the 13th century and whose red walls captivate visitors.

No tour of Riga would be complete without talking about its complex past. As you walk through the historic center of the city, your guide will explain its interesting role as a trading post during the Viking Age, how it was part of Germany, Sweden and Russia for 700 years, as well as the terrible suffering of its population during World War II, and the subsequent Soviet rule. Chatting with your guide, you will understand how Riga has become the leading economic power of the Baltic region, as well as a democracy that tries to break ties of influence with Russia and whose citizens look to the future with hopes of a better life. Without a doubt, this tour will be an experience as fun as it is revealing. So, book your seat today!