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6-Day Adventure in Riga: Exploring History and Culture

Harman Sood

7 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through Riga, Latvia's vibrant capital. Discover iconic landmarks like Riga Castle, The Freedom Monument, and St. Peter's Church. Immerse yourself in art and history at the Latvian National Museum of Art and the Latvian War Museum. Indulge in the charm of Bergs Bazaar and explore the bustling Riga Central Market. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this enchanting city!

Trip to Riga

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1

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$7

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$ 4

Dodo Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

20 - 29 min

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Directions

Esplanāde

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Directions

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

The Freedom Monument

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

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$7

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$ 4

Dodo Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

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

Riga Old Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Gertrude

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

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$7

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$ 7

Dodo Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 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

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Dzintari Forest Park

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Latvian Riflemen Monument

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

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$15

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$ 5

Dodo Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 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

Riga Motor Museum

Founded in 1989, this spacious museum houses a collection of antique automobiles, plus a cafe.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$9

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

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$4

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$ 4

Dodo Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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St. Peter's Church

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$4

11 - 16 min

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Les Musiciens de Brême

Sculpture based on a Brothers Grimm story, said to bring good luck if the animals' noses are rubbed.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Bergs Bazaar

Renovated turn-of-the-century shopping arcade with stylish boutiques, chic dining & terrace cafes.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

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$9

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$ 4

Dodo Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

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

11 - 16 min

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House of the Black Heads

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

Vērmane Garden

Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Dodo Hotel

Modern accommodations near a tram stop, free Wi-Fi, parking & a breakfast buffet (fee).

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $71 In total

Activities & Food:$47

Transport:$25