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Riga (as well as other Baltic capitals) is simply a godsend for those who dream of a fabulous weekend. Most train tours to Riga are designed for just 3-5 days, during which tourists have time to leisurely get acquainted with the main attractions of the Latvian capital, stroll along its ancient streets, enjoy traditional cuisine in local restaurants and even drop into a couple of shopping centers. The standard program of Riga tours includes a sightseeing walking tour of the Old Town with a visit to the Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, Swedish Gate, Powder Tower, Bastion Hill, the Convention Courtyard and other important historical and architectural monuments. In addition, tourists are offered a variety of additional excursions, for example, a trip to the Rundāle Palace and Park Ensemble, a mini-trip to the medieval Jaunpils Castle or a tour of the Sugulde Nature Reserve.
Riga (as well as other Baltic capitals) is simply a godsend for those who dream of a fabulous weekend.
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For curious and tireless maximalists who are accustomed to getting a lot of impressions from every trip, combined tours are suitable, during which you can visit all the Baltic capitals at once. The three-day “Weekend to Latvia and Lithuania” tour will introduce you to the most interesting sights of Riga, Vilnius and Trakai, and by going on the “Riga and Tallinn for Christmas” tour, you will spend the pre-New Year week unforgettably.
Relocation options
You can get to Riga without transfers on branded passenger trains from Moscow and St. Petersburg. Moscow train 001Р “Latvijas Express” departs from Riga Station at 17:08, along the way it stops at nine stations and arrives in Riga 16.2 hours later, at 9:24. Due to their low cost, tickets for general seats are very popular, but to occupy comfortable sleeping places in such a carriage you will need luck.
During the winter and summer holiday season, when passenger traffic increases noticeably, an additional train “Jurmala” 003P/004P begins running between the two capitals. In addition, train 183Р/184Р is periodically scheduled from Riga to Moscow and back. It departs from the Riga railway station at 21:02 and arrives at the Riga railway station at 12:06.
Train 037Р “Baltia” runs from St. Petersburg to Riga; it departs from Vitebsk station at 17:20 and arrives at the station in Riga the next morning at 9:24. This schedule is very convenient for tourists: during the night on the road they have time to sleep well and arrive in Riga full of energy and ready for new experiences.
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When crossing the border by rail, passengers go through passport and customs control without leaving the train: border guards themselves enter the carriage, check their belongings and passports.
Riga railway station, where all trains arrive, is located in the central part of the city. By the way, within a five-minute walk from the station there is a minibus stop that takes you to Jurmala.
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3 days in Riga
Every Thursday from Moscow
This is an opportunity to see one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, with an 800-year history, with famous architectural monuments, the ensemble of the Old Town, recognized by UNESCO as a “Masterpiece of Human Creative Genius on a World Scale”, the famous Dome Cathedral and Peter's Cathedral. Riga enchants with its charm, hospitality and choice of entertainment. In the old town there are a lot of cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants, where a friendly, unique Riga atmosphere reigns. Here, while chatting with friends, you can savor excellent Riga beer or simply sit with a cup of coffee and watch the rushing passers-by. Life in Riga is in full swing. Clubs, concerts, various performances draw you into the world of entertainment in the capital!
Tour "3 days in Riga" - guaranteed departure every week on Thursdays
| 1 day Thursday |
Departure from Moscow to Riga by train (departure from Rizhsky railway station) |
| Day 2 Friday |
Arrival in Riga. Transfer to the hotel (additional charge). Hotel accommodation. Excursions around the Old Town. Sightseeing: Riga Castle, “Three Brothers”, Riga Dome Cathedral, Swedish Gate, Powder Tower, Bastion Hill, Convention Courtyard, House of the Blackheads, etc. In the evening, we suggest attending an organ music concert in the Dome Cathedral or going to dinner at the Lido recreation center. |
| Day 3 Saturday |
Breakfast in the hotel. For those interested, an additional program is organized: a trip to the Rundāle Palace and Park Ensemble or an excursion to Jaunpils. Jaunpils Castle is one of the rarest medieval castles that has perfectly preserved its original appearance. Jaunpils Castle was built in 1301 as a fortress of the Livonian Order. The castle was built by the master of the Livonian Order, Gottfried von Roga. For more than 350 years, the von der Reku family ruled the castle. Today, in the castle, which is surrounded by water on three sides, Jaunpils social life goes on as usual. The picturesque landscape and everyday folklore are the backdrop for the attractions provided for tourists. Together with monks, jesters, castle lords and servants, you can become full-fledged heroes of the Middle Ages. |
| 4 day Sunday |
Breakfast in the hotel. An additional program is organized for those interested: a trip to Sigulda. The second option is additional. programs - with a visit to the water park. Sigulda is a natural historical park reserve. Hiking will allow you to enjoy the beauty and charm of unique nature. You will be able to wander around the Turaida Castle of the Livonian Knights, visit the Gutman Cave and Paradise Mountain, thanks to which you will plunge into the Middle Ages. Transfer to the station (additional charge). Departure to Moscow by train. |
| 5 day Monday |
Return to Moscow. We hope your trip to Riga for the weekend will leave the most pleasant impressions in your memory. |
Cost of a weekend tour to Riga per person in EURO
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120 € |
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165 € |
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195 € |
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190 € |
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155 € |
135 € |
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The price of a weekend tour to Riga includes:
- Hotel accommodation in a room of the selected category
- Breakfast (buffet)
- Tour of the Old Town (walking)
- Medical insurance
- Card of Riga and Jurmala as a gift
Additional charge: Cost in EURO
Payment is made in rubles on the day of payment at the Central Bank rate + 2%.
| Applying for a visa to Latvia | < 6 лет | adults |
| 10 | 45 | |
| Directions | < 10 лет | adults |
| Reserved seat | from 70 | from 139 |
| Coupe | from 115 | from 229 |
| NE | from 180 | from 359 |
| Green card for car | 35 | |
| Optional excursions | ||
| Excursion trip: to Rundale (with lunch) (excursion from 2 people) |
119 | |
| Excursion to Jaunpils (with lunch) (excursion from 2 people) |
139 | |
| Excursion trip: to Sigulda (with lunch) (excursion from 2 people) |
119 | |
| Excursion trip: to Jurmala with a visit to the water park 2 hours (excursion from 2 people) |
119 | |
| Tickets to the Dome Cathedral | from 10 | |
| Individual transfer (one way) per car | 25 | |
Attention! Prices are subject to change. Check by phone!
ADDITIONAL EXCURSIONS FROM RIGA:
- Sigulda– natural historical park reserve. Hiking will allow you to enjoy the beauty and charm of unique nature. You will be able to wander around the Turaida Castle of the Livonian Knights, visit the Gutman Cave and Paradise Mountain, thanks to which you will plunge into the Middle Ages. Take a ride on the famous bobsleigh track. And have lunch in one of Sigulda's attractive cafes
- Rundāle Palace and Park Ensemble. One of the outstanding monuments of Baroque and Rococo art in Latvia. The palace was built according to the design and under the leadership of the famous architect FB Rastrelli. Here you can visit and see the Golden Hall, the White Hall, the Great Gallery, paintings, porcelain, silver and much more from the family heirlooms of the Dukes of Courland.
A weekend tour to Riga will take place with a group of 2 people or more.
How to spend a weekend in Riga
Friday: You arrived in Riga, you were greeted. Before the excursion you will have free time for breakfast; we advise you to go to the cafe "Monte Kristo" (2 minutes from the hotel). Then you will go on a sightseeing walking tour of Old Riga! After an exciting excursion, it will be much easier for you to navigate the city. Stop by for lunch at the restaurant "Put Vejin" in the heart of Old Riga (18\22 Jauniela tel: 7212291). In the evening you can listen to the famous Dome Organ (you can purchase tickets in advance from our agency). Unnoticed, the first day came to an end and it was time for a romantic dinner - we recommend the cafe "Pilgrims" (4 Pils laukums tel: 7322661), and you can end this wonderful dinner by tasting the best cocktails in Riga at the bar "Thank God it's Friday again" (11 Novembra krastmala tel: 7503964).
On Friday and Saturday You can also find time to visit some popular Riga museums and attractions, such as: Jānis Akuraters Museum, Baltic Jewelry Museum, see the Barclay de Tolly Monument, Jacob Barracks and many others
Saturday: Luxurious breakfast at the hotel (buffet). For lovers of the excursion program, we advise you to additionally purchase an excursion to Sigulda (natural historical park - reserve). and for those who decided to spend this day in the Old Town, we suggest going to the national restaurant-amusement park "LIDO" (76 Krasta iela), you can get to the park by minibus, but keep in mind that you will need at least 3 hours in Lido ! And after we’ve all had our fill, it’s time to think about souvenirs and gifts, as well as treat ourselves to shopping in the famous Riga shops! : "Stokmann" (located opposite the railway station building) "ORIGO" (located in the railway station building) "MOLS" (46 Krasta iela) "Cenrs" (16 Audeju) "Bergs Bazar" (Elizabethes 83\85) - Super elegant quarter with many original shops, cafes and restaurants! "Palazzo Italia" (boutique of leading Italian designers) (2 Kr.Barona iela) Souvenirs depicting the city of Riga can be purchased in the Old Town. In the evening, after shopping, we invite you to drink exquisite cocktails in the best bar in Riga at the "Reval Hotel Latvija" on the 26th floor in the "Sky bare" with panoramic views of the Old Town! (Elizabettes 55). We advise you to have dinner this evening at the restaurant "Kiplogu Krogs" (garlic restaurant) (3\5 Jakaba iela), and in the evening go to the club "Kalku Varti" (11 Kalku iela). For lovers of opera and ballet, we recommend going to the National Opera House. (we can assist in purchasing tickets).
Sunday: Breakfast in the hotel. We advise you to walk along the streets of the Old Town or go to the resort city of Jurmala (32 km along the seashore, 18 km from Riga). You can get there by train or minibus to the Maiori station, and for water park lovers, visit the largest water park in Europe - Livu-Aquaparks. Unfortunately, on this wonderful note, an exciting journey through the wonderful city of Riga ends!
P.S. The company reserves the right to change, if necessary, the order of the excursion, subject to the implementation of the program as a whole.
See also seasonal travel options to Riga:
Riga for the New Year |
All year 2019: arrivals on Fridays and Saturdays (if arrival is on Friday, then this is a free day)
Arrival dates on holidays: 08.03 01.05 09.05
Tour program
1 day. Riga
Arrival in Riga. Meeting at the railway station, transfer to the hotel. Things in the hotel storage room. Check-in is from 14:00.
Walking tour of the Old Town(on Saturdays at 10:00) - Town Hall Square, House of the Blackheads, Convention Courtyard, fortress walls and towers, St. Peter's Church and the Dome Cathedral. City center - Freedom Monument, Boulevard Ring and parks. You will have the opportunity to walk along the narrow streets of the Old Town, where you can hear the tread of “roaring centuries,” sit in cozy cafes and taste the famous Riga balsam with coffee and chocolate.
Free time. We suggest visiting the “LIDO” recreation center, where, in a favorite vacation spot on the banks of the Daugava, you can enjoy excellent Latvian cuisine and beer prepared by local brewers, or the authentic medieval restaurant “Rosengral” in the Old Town. In the evening you can attend an organ concert in the Dome Cathedral. Overnight at a hotel in Riga.
Day 2. Riga (Jurmala - Sunday)
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time or excursion program (additional fee).
Excursion to Jurmala(on Sundays ) -
the largest resort in the Baltics, located on the shores of the Gulf of Riga. History of the resort town. The area from Lielupe to Dubulti with original wooden buildings and modern buildings. Unique country architecture. Concert hall in Dzintari, where popular festivals and competitions take place. At the end of the excursion, you will have the opportunity to walk along the central pedestrian street of the city - Jomas Street, visit the city museum, buy souvenirs, sit in cozy cafes and stroll along the seashore. Return to Riga. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3. Riga (Country Latvia - Monday)
Breakfast in the hotel. Rooms are available until 12:00. Things can be left in the hotel's storage room. Free time or excursion program (additional fee).
Country Latvia(on Mondays) - not far from the center of Riga, on the shores of the picturesque Lake Jugla, there is an open-air museum. Old buildings collected from all over Latvia will tell about the amazing history of the country, traditions and customs. Departure on your own. Departure to Moscow or St. Petersburg or Excursion to one of the most beautiful cities in Latvia, Sigulda(additional fee) - a city of sports, parks, history and beautiful legends. Sigulda is located 55 km from Riga. The famous city of romance, love, the city of history and beautiful legends. We invite you to visit the most famous sights of Latvia: the castle complex in Turaida, the ruins of the Livonian Order castle in Sigulda, the 18.8 m deep Gutmanis Cave, Return to Riga. Free evening.
tour cost
Tour cost per 1 person by season:
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Riga is not only the largest city in Latvia, but also in the entire Baltic region. And in its region, in terms of population, it is second only to St. Petersburg and Stockholm. But, of course, many tourists coming to the capital of Latvia are attracted not by this, but by its many attractions.
Holidays in Riga are an opportunity to see such, without exaggeration, masterpieces of architects as the Church of St. Peter, the Dome Cathedral and the Cathedral of St. James, built respectively in 1209, 1211 and 1225. That is, these three historical and architectural monuments are almost the same age as the famous Parisian Notre Damme Cathedral!
But this is only a small part of what can be seen in Riga. There is also the Riga Castle, which is now the residence of the country's president, and the Powder Tower, and the House of the Blackheads and many other interesting attractions. In the Old Town, be sure to look at the House of Cats - an ancient building of the early 20th century, the spiers of its two towers are decorated with single figures of black cats, and learn from your guide the interesting history of this attraction.
If vacation for you is cultural enrichment and the opportunity to learn something new, then Riga will not disappoint you. The city has many museums. These are the Military Museum, the Museum of the History of the Latvian Railway, the Riga Motor Museum, the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, the Art Museum and many others. But a holiday in Riga is, of course, not only excursions to its interesting places. The capital of Latvia is a large, modern city with many cultural and entertainment facilities. These are, first of all, the Latvian National Theatre, the Riga State Operetta Theatre, the Latvian National Opera and the Riga Russian Theater named after Mikhail Chekhov. If you are vacationing in this city with children, be sure to visit the Latvian Puppet Theater, as well as the Riga Zoo.
If you come to Riga on holiday in the summer, you will probably find yourself at one of the many music festivals that are held at this time of year: from classical opera to modern jazz and rock. Fans of more down-to-earth leisure will also not be disappointed. Many restaurants, bars and casinos will gladly welcome tourists to show how memorable a holiday in Riga can be! The prices, of course, will also be remembered... However, they are still lower than in such European capitals as Paris, Vienna, Rome, London, etc.
And if you are tired of the influx of impressions, visit one of the many parks in Riga and just sit on a bench admiring the nature around you. This could be Vermansky Park - the oldest park in the city, and Victory Park, famous for its landscape design, and Viestura Garden, founded by Peter I. And in total there are more than ten parks in the city that will diversify your holiday in Riga, the cost of which will be immeasurably less than the cost of a vacation in a casino. And there are probably more benefits. But, as they say, there is no arguing about tastes.
In conclusion. Riga is a beautiful city with its own indescribable aura. And to feel it, just walk along the ancient, cobbled streets of the old city. Walk through the places where the heavy boots of Peter I and the light shoes of Anna Pavlovna Kern, sung in Pushkin’s poems, walked. Breathe the Riga air, and gradually the charm of this city, intoxicating like Riga balm, will fill you. Then you can say that you have visited Riga!
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