Riga: Guided City Tour for Student Groups
Old Town, Riga, Latvia
Discover the history of Latvia from the 13th century to the present day on a guided tour of Riga. Explore the Old Town, see the city's most iconic landmarks, and visit a museum.
Guided Student Tour of Riga’s History and Landmarks
This educational tour in Riga suits school and university groups interested in Latvia’s history from the 13th century to today.
Highlights
- Discover Latvia’s history from the 13th century to the present day
- Explore Riga’s Old Town and its iconic landmarks
- Learn from a guide with a PhD in theology and Master’s in history
- Visit either the Latvian War Museum or the Museum “Jews in Latvia”
- Hear detailed stories about espionage in Latvian history
Description
This tour is designed specifically for teachers seeking a clear, chronological overview of Latvia’s 20th-century history for student groups.
Begin at the Liberty Monument (Brīvības Piemineklis) with your guide, an expert holding a Doctorate in Theology and a Master’s in History. Explore Latvia’s culture and history from the 1200s to the present, including rulers of Riga between 1201 and 1914, the city’s medieval economy, Latvian faith and language, folk songs, the 19th-century intellectual awakening, the 1905 revolution, World War I, Latvia’s struggle for independence, and life during the Soviet era.
Walk through Riga’s Old Town, visiting landmarks such as the Powder Tower, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers houses, St. Jacob’s Cathedral, Riga Castle, the Anglican Church, Stock Exchange, Dom Cathedral (from outside), Black Cat House, Guildhouses, Town Hall Square, Blackheads House, and St. Peter’s Church. Learn why Riga earned the nickname “town of Sherlock Holmes” and the historical tale of the Latvian Cinderella from the 18th century.
Conclude with a visit to a museum of your choice: the Latvian War Museum, featuring exhibitions on both World Wars, or the Museum “Jews in Latvia,” focusing on the Jewish community’s history and the Holocaust.
Includes
- Meeting at Liberty Monument
- Introduction to Latvian history and culture
- Tour of Riga Old Town landmarks
- Outside visits to Dom Cathedral, St. Jacob’s Church, and Three Brothers
- Visits to the Swedish Gates, Black Cat House, and Guildhouses
- Choice of museum visit: Latvian War Museum or Museum “Jews in Latvia”
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Meals and drinks
Important Information
- The tour is led by a Doctor of Theology and Master of History
- Designed specifically for student groups
- Covers Latvian history from the 13th century to present-day
- Includes a choice of museum visit
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Students should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. The best time for this tour is from late spring to early autumn.
