Discover the Charm of Riga: A 5-Day Itinerary

Harman Sood

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Riga, Latvia's vibrant capital, with this exciting 5-day itinerary. Explore historic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in the city's unique atmosphere.

Trip to Riga

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Day 1

AC Hotel by Marriott Riga

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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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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1 - 2 min

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Walkway lined with lawns, statues of historical figures & institutions like the National Art Museum.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Riga Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral

Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$13

$ 2

AC Hotel by Marriott Riga

Depart from your stay 🏨

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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Opened in 1912, this 16-hectare zoo features over 450 species of animals & birds, plus cafes.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 3

$10

$ 4

AC Hotel by Marriott Riga

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Riga Old Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Gertrude

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidential apartments & a history museum.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Sports fields, cherry trees & a winter ski track, set around an obelisk monument to Soviet soldiers.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$ 2

AC Hotel by Marriott Riga

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Striking riverside building with exhibitions on Latvian literature, guided tours & a viewing deck.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Cobbled 13th-century market square destroyed in WWII, with reconstructed buildings & monuments.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$22

$ 2

AC Hotel by Marriott Riga

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Family-friendly railway museum with historic trains & wagons on display, plus photos & documents.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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10 - 15 min

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Gothic-style property built in 1334, with medieval cellars & a presidential silver collection.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck

City panoramas from a 17th-floor viewing platform atop a 1961 Stalinist-style building.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $59 In total

Activities & Food:$50

Transport:$9