Sightseeing Tours
Riga Old Town walking tour
The 2-hour walking tour acquaints you with the romance of Riga’s medieval ages – merchants and craftsmen town, founded more than 800 years ago.
This private-guided 2-hour city tour is relatively short, but compact. During the tour you will learn the highlights of Riga’s history, architecture, traditions and will receive useful tips and hints for exploring Riga even further.
Main objects: Dome Square, Dome Cathedral, Riga Town square, Blackheads House, St. Peter’s church, St. John’s church, Convent square, Latvian National Opera, Freedom Monument, Small Guild, Big Guild, Swedish Gate, Three Brothers, Parliament and Riga Castle.
For reservations please fill out the booking form below or contact our concierge by sending an e-mail to info@grandpalaceriga.com or calling +371 6704 4000.
Art Nouveau Riga walking tour
Raise your eyes and discover Europe’s most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings!
With over 800 buildings erected at the turn of the 20th century, the historical centre of Riga boasts the largest collection of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe. Majority of them are located on Alberta Street and the so-called Quiet Centre, where every building deserves a look.
Raise your eyes and enjoy the private 2-hour walking tour – there is a truly astonishing architecture out there!
For reservations please fill out the booking form below or contact our concierge by sending an e-mail to info@grandpalaceriga.com or calling +371 6704 4000.
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Jurmala
The largest resort city in the Baltic States is well-known for its natural treasures – the mild climate, sea, healthy air, curative mud and mineral water.
The main attraction of Jurmala hides in its almost 33 km long white sandy beach, the large pine forests and the natural border of the city – the river Lielupe.
During the 3-4 hour tour, discover a combination of charming wooden houses, built in the beginning of the last century, walk along the central promenade of Jomas street, visit the famous concert hall Dzintari and the wonderful beach.
For reservations please fill out the booking form below or contact our concierge by sending an e-mail to info@grandpalaceriga.com or calling +371 6704 4000.
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Sigulda
Situated on both banks of the ancient valley of the Gauja River, Sigulda is one of the most beautiful cities in Latvia.
Sigulda – a cozy town that lies 52 km to the North from Riga in the territory of the Gauja National Park. The Gauja River forms the deepest primeval valley in the Baltic countries with red sandstone cliffs, grottoes, spring waters and deep foliage forests. Sigulda is famous for its Medieval Age castle ruins of Livonian Order Knights and the 13th century Bishop’s Castle ensemble. The tour will last around 4–5 hours.
For reservations please fill out the booking form below or contact our concierge by sending an e-mail to info@grandpalaceriga.com or calling +371 6704 4000.
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Rundale Palace
Rundale Palace is one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo art in Latvia.
The 4-5 hour tour will take you 80 km from Riga to the Southern part of Latvia – Zemgale, once the famous Duchy of Courland. Rundale Palace was built between 1736 and 1740 as a summer residence of Duke Ernst Johann of Courland. It was designed and built under the supervision of the renowned Italian-born Russian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. His major works include the famous Hermitage, Peterhof Palace and Catherine Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
During the tour you will see:
- Rundale Palace – the pearl of Baroque and Rococo architecture in Latvia
- Rundale Palace premises – the gold refulgence, the porcelain shine, brightness of colors, incredibly rich interior, antique paintings and furniture
- Re-established Baroque style French garden
- Labyrinth of alleys, wine pergolas, the Green Theatre, gardener’s house and a rose garden
For reservations please fill out the booking form below or contact our concierge by sending an e-mail to info@grandpalaceriga.com or calling +371 6704 4000.
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Event Tickets
For centuries, Riga has been a city with joyful spirit and rich musical traditions. Today it boasts an excellent opera, several world-class choirs and outstanding classical orchestras, not to mention jazz, rock and blues ensembles, plus a variety of world-class musicians performing in concert halls, clubs and other venues.
Latvian National Symphony Orchestra will please even the most distinguished listeners, while opera lovers will be enthralled by the electrifying performances at the Latvian National Opera, which has gained wide acclaim within Latvia and abroad.
Should you consider booking advance event tickets in Riga, please contact our concierge by sending an e-mail to info@grandpalaceriga.com or calling +371 6704 4000.