Riga Sightseeing and Balzams experience

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€ 31 per person

This exclusive Riga Out There Sightseeing tour allows you to gain an informed insight and knowledge of Riga old and new as well as enjoying a presentation and tipple of  Latvia's infamous national beverage Riga's Black Balzam

Depart from your hotel by bus to enjoy a panoramic tour of the city of Riga. The bus will take you across the river to Pardaugava to explore the very interesting and less chartered regions south of the river - some say the true and authentic Riga. 

You will also venture in to  millionaire's avenue - a district where the rich and famous reside overlooking Riga's unique panorama, before being overwhelmed by Victory Park. 

Then we will head to to Alberta and Elizabeth streets, the 2 most beautiful Art nouveau streets in Riga.

Then the guide will take you to the colourful Riga Central Market to get a taste of Riga local life. From this point, you will have a glance at the Academy of Science, a relic of the Soviet past.

After this stop, the group will enjoy the rich architectural heritage of Riga, an elegant mix of Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Medieval style. You will discover St Peter church, the house of Blackheads, the guild houses, the Latvian parliament, Dome Church, the three brothers, the National Opera, the monument of freedom and the Swedish gate.

The grand finale of the tour will be a very entertaining and informative presentation about Riga's Black Balzam, the Latvian national beverage created by loving hands from 24 natural ingredients. Balzam adds up to a harmonious blend of extracts made of herbs, flowers, juices, roots and berries. The unique recipe was created in the 18th century by Riga pharmacist Abraham Kunz. You will visit a reconstructed 'Balzam's pharmacy' to enjoy a complimentary tipple and show about Latvia's number one cure for all ills! Click here for more info on Latvia's Black Balzams.

Be sure to check out some of our other sightseeing tours:

Riga Old Town Walking Tour

Jewish Riga Tour

Please note taylor made tours can be arranged to satisfy your special interest..for example...

Riga church tours

Wooden Riga Tours

Bohemian Riga

Industrial Riga etc.

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Our qualified, English speaking guide will escort you around Riga's UNESCO heritage listed sites allowing you to capture many ‘kodak moments’ and memories! These include the President’s Palace, the Art Nouveau area, the Boulevard Circle with the National Opera, the Freedom Monument and some of the city's most famous rendezvous spots. The walk in the old Town highlights Riga’s unique blend of Art Nouveau and Medieval architecture.

Black Balzams presentation and tasting.

Location:

Riga

Duration in hours:

3

€ 31 Total price per person

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Testimonials

After 6 months of planning with the help of Riga Out There Staff ,twenty two of Britains finest arrived in Riga. Our visit was outstanding and we cannot thank the team enough for their help in making our visit such a success. Maybe see you for the Bobsleighing next year!

Kindest regards
Trevor Ledger

Why book with us?

Because we will not be beaten on price! Our pricing structure is highly competitive. We have contracted agreements with all our service providers and hotels offering discounted rates.

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