Bicycle Tour of Riga

Combine exercise and tourism on this bicycle tour of Riga. We'll cycle through this World Heritage Centre and view its main monuments.

Description

At the designated time, we'll meet on Pils Street, where we'll provide your bicycles. Prepare to explore Latvia's capital city by bike.

We'll travel a total of 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) through the streets and parks of Riga's historical centre. The tour will reveal the city's past and present, along with details about its emblematic buildings.

As we cycle, we'll see Riga's Freedom Monument, the Great Choral Synagogue, the skyscraper known as Stalin's Birthday Cake, and the central market. Various stops will be made for photographs.

This route includes Riga's Russian district, known locally as Maskavas Forštate. This neighbourhood features wooden houses, cobbled streets, and Soviet architecture, contrasting with the medieval style of the historical centre. This district is essential to visit.

After a two-hour route, we'll conclude this bicycle tour of Riga at the starting point.