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10 Days in Riga: Exploring the Gems of Latvia

Harman Sood

Harman Sood

19 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Riga, Latvia! Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of this beautiful city as we visit iconic landmarks like the Freedom Monument, Riga Castle, and St. Peter's Church. Immerse yourself in the local lifestyle at the Riga Central Market and indulge in the natural beauty of Dzintari Forest Park and Jūrmala Open-Air Museum. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Riga

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Viator

Day 1
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$0

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$ 4

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Bergs Bazaar
Renovated turn-of-the-century shopping arcade with stylish boutiques, chic dining & terrace cafes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
Vērmane Garden
Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 4

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Riga Old Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Gertrude
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
The Freedom Monument
42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$7

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$ 4

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Jūrmala Open-Air Museum
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 4

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Dzintari Forest Park
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$13

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$ 4

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architechture
Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
Riga Castle
Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidential apartments & a history museum.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$3

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Riga Central Market
Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$10

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$ 4

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Latvian War Museum
Free-admission military history museum in a 14th-c. tower, a remnant of the original city walls.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
St. Peter's Church
Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$7

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$ 4

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
House of the Black Heads
Gothic-style property built in 1334, with medieval cellars & a presidential silver collection.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
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$7

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$ 4

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Riga National Zoological Garden
Opened in 1912, this 16-hectare zoo features over 450 species of animals & birds, plus cafes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 10
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$7

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$ 4

Markuss place

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Latvian National Museum of Art
National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
Markuss place
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $80 In total

Activities & Food:$50
Transport:$30