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8 Days in Riga: Unveiling the Baltic Gem

Elisabed Popkhadze

Elisabed Popkhadze

6 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the charming streets of Riga, Latvia. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this Baltic beauty.

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Day 1Bohemian Delights and Orthodox Wonders
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$195

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
4 - 5 min

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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
7 - 10 min

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Riga Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Film Noir
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$95
1 - 2 min

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LIDO Vērmanītis
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
Day 2From Vintage Cars to Majestic Monuments
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$180

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$ 17

Riga Motor Museum
Founded in 1989, this spacious museum houses a collection of antique automobiles, plus a cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$44
20 - 24 min

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Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck
City panoramas from a 17th-floor viewing platform atop a 1961 Stalinist-style building.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$31
6 - 8 min

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The Freedom Monument
42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Kolonāde. Mūsu stāsti... | Kolonāde. Our stories...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$45
3 - 4 min

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Mozzo Pizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 3Step Back in Time at the Open-Air Museum
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$220

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$ 9

The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia
Outdoor museum in a forest with reconstructed houses & interiors from the 17th to 20th centuries.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$31
29 - 35 min

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St. Peter's Church
Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
1 - 2 min

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Province
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$95
3 - 4 min

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St Petrus restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$75
Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Exquisite Grills
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$77

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$ 17

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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$31
6 - 8 min

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Cabo Cafe
Izraujies no pilsētas ritma, nāc pie mums un baudi pikniku brīvā dabā, dejas līdz rīta gaismai vai kārtīgu adrenalīna devu, un zini, ka Cabo Cafe komanda Tevi priecāsies redzēt vienmēr, atkal un atkal!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
13 - 16 min

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Šašliki "Mangaļos"
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5Parks, Palaces, and Patisseries
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$115

Kronvalda Park
Urban park on 11.92 hectares with a canal & seasonal boating, plus paths, fountains & a playground.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Bastejkalna Park
Hilly green space with man-made cascades, small bridges, sculptures & a swan house on the canal.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cat House
Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Monterosso
In 2018 Monterosso restaurant got an award Best Italian wine list in the Baltic States. Every year restaurant is in the list of top 30 restaurants of Latvia.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$85
2 - 3 min

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Kaspara Dilana konditoreja
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Day 6Castles, Art, and Culinary Adventures
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$158

Riga Castle
Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidential apartments & a history museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$31
19 - 28 min

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Latvian National Museum of Art
National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$31
3 - 4 min

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SPIIKIIZI
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Nomad
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$70
Day 7Cathedrals, Museums, and Sweet Treats
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$177

Riga Cathedral
Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$19
4 - 6 min

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Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architechture
Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$31
4 - 5 min

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Latvian War Museum
Free-admission military history museum in a 14th-c. tower, a remnant of the original city walls.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$31
2 - 3 min

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Kaspara Dilana konditoreja
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Kd Konditorija
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$65
Day 8Architectural Marvels and Opera Nights
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$184

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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$31
7 - 10 min

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Latvian National Opera
19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$63
2 - 3 min

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Wok to Walk
Quick service Thai food restaurant. Pick-up Call and Delivery service available 28616181.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
3 - 4 min

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Street Fries Kitchen
Street Fries Kitchen | Dutch pancakes | Burgers | Breakfast Menu | Belgian Fries | Homestyle Fries | Drinks | 50 different Beer`s | Vegetarian options
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $1345 In total

Activities & Food:$1304
Transport:$41