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Riga Center and Art Nouveau Tour

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Riga Center and Art Nouveau Tour

Join the Riga Center and Art Nouveau tour to see all the important sights in the center of Riga and admire the stunning Art Nouveau decorations on buildings. A tour for lovers of beautiful buildings and expensive living areas.

Riga’s center is full of stunning architectural buildings that house the most important institutions of the country. Also, the Spanish embassy is located in this prestigious area.

This area of Riga is called the “silent center,” and it is also home to the broadest collection of Art Nouveau architecture buildings in the world! More than 800 buildings are built in this rich, decorative, and impressive style, turning Riga into the North Barcelona! Don’t miss out on discovering this impressive part of Riga, located right next to the Riga Old Town.

Join the Riga Centre and Art Nouveau Free tour to discover these top sights of Riga:

Monument of Freedom Opera house National University Embassy of Spain Embassy of France Embassy of Germany Academy of Art National Museum of Art and 10 different beautiful art-nouveau buildings on Alberta and Elizabetes streets

Find out about the three art nouveau sub-styles and their differences, learn about the secrets behind the mystical symbols placed on the buildings, and hear some of the unbelievable inhabitant stories about who once owned a flat here.

Meeting point

Laima Clock in front of the Freedom Monument

Before you go

Length
About 2h
Languages
Spanish
Usual start times
14:00, 15:00 (Riga time)
Coming up
13 departures in 3 months, 1 this week

Questions about this tour

How much does this tour cost?

Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.

How long does it take?

About 2h.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is Laima Clock in front of the Freedom Monument. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

What languages is it in?

Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.

When does it run?

13 departures are listed in the next three months, 1 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 14:00 and 15:00. Times are local to Riga.

Do I need to book?

Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.

Is it accessible?

The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.

Can I bring my dog?

The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.

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