3 Historical Tours in Latvia Worth Booking

1.Riga Jewish History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Spend 3 to 4 hours with guide Armands visiting Riga’s Jewish sites, including Art Nouveau buildings, the former ghetto, Rumbula Forest, the Holocaust Museum, and Peitavas Street Synagogue. Private transport, hotel pickup, and time for questions make this a thoughtful, flexible tour.

“Armands was very knowledgeable about Jewish culture and the history of Jews in Riga. We booked the tour for a Saturday which meant that a few things were closed for Shabbat. Armands was flexible and brought us to another place of interest instead.”

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2.Medieval Heritage and Natural Treasures

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $127

Travel from Riga to Cesis with a private English-speaking guide, including Valdis when available. Walk the medieval town, explore the castle ruins by candlelight, then hike 6 km along the Cīrulīši Nature Trail beside the Gauja River.

“I enjoyed I enjoyed my tour of Cesis: Medieval Heritage and Natural Treasures! I loved being able to do a little of many things. Exploring the old city, touring a medieval castle, and a walk through a national park. The scenery was amazing and Read more”

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3.Riga’s Architecture: A self-guided audio tour of the city’s art nouveau history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $5Best value

Start at the Latvian National Museum of Art and follow a 30 to 45 minute VoiceMap walk through Riga’s Art Nouveau district. Hear about Mikhail Eisenstein, identify key design features, visit Alberta Street, and finish at Alberta 12 with offline audio and maps.

“This is such a great tool to use if you don’t have access to live walking tours or if you are under time constraints! I really loved this audio tour as it helped me make the most out of my visit to Riga by informing me about the history behind Riga’s art nouveau architecture.”

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