Riga Art Nouveau Tour

Admire the beauty of the Latvian capital with this Riga Art Nouveau Tour. You'll walk alongside iconic monuments while discovering the importance of the city during the Russian Empire.

Riga Art Nouveau Tour

Did you know that Riga is the European city with the highest number of Art Nouveau buildings? If you want to get to know them, we'll meet at 3:30 pm by the Laima Clock.

We'll spend two hours walking through the streets of Riga in search of its impressive collection of Art Nouveau buildings, such as the Opera House, the University, the German Embassy or the Nativity Cathedral. These structures were mostly built between 1904 and 1914 when the city was one of the most prosperous in the Russian Empire.

We'll explore the popular Alberta Street, featuring 8 protected buildings, known for their colourful façades and meticulous details.

We will also learn about Mikhail Eisenstein, a prominent Art Nouveau architect. The tour concludes at the entrance of the Art Nouveau Museum at 4 pm.