This combined excursion will allow you to get acquainted with Old Riga, learn its history and feel its atmosphere. We will stroll through the most picturesque alleys, visit the most famous sights of Old Riga:
- Duomo Cathedral,
- St. Peter's Church,
- St. James Cathedral,
- The "Three Brothers" ensemble
- Swedish Door
- Parliament
- House of the Black Heads
- Big and Little Guild
- Powder Magazine Tower
Afterwards, you can go for a walk in the famous Central Market of Riga. It is the largest market in Europe with the total area of 7 hectares and 5 covered pavilions. Each pavilion is home to different specialities: meat, fish, vegetables, dairy products and varied gastronomy. This excursion gives the opportunity to get acquainted with typical Latvian products, smell and taste some specialities and to dive into the atmosphere of everyday life of the Rigeans.
Afterwards, a walking tour in the famous Art Nouveau Quarter. During our walk you will learn about the history of the appearance and evolution of the Art Nouveau style in Riga as well as better understand the architectural trends and fashion of the early 20th century in Europe. I will explain to you how to distinguish the three types of Art Nouveau in Riga and show you the most beautiful examples. You will get acquainted with the most outstanding architects of the beginning of the century. I will show you the hidden pearls of this district and learn how to decipher the messages on the facades of "talking houses", which the architects have left us.