Latvia, Riga - The Art Nouveau architecture

Our route

Riga - bus to the Estonian border

Latvia map

 

Transportation

  • Ryanair flight from Warsaw to Riga
  • Flixbus ride from Riga to Tallinn (Estonia) - 4hrs
  • In Riga we use Bold App

What to do

  • explore Riga Old Town (Vecrīga)
  • enjoy amazing Art Nouveau Architecture around Albert Street
  • visit beautiful Art Nouveau Museum
  • visit the Town Hall Square
  • visit House of the Blackheads
  • find Three Brothers and the Cat House
  • visit Freedom Monument
  • shop at Riga Central Market
  • visit Riga Cathedral
  • walk through Swedish Gate
  • visit St Peter's Church
  • visit beautiful Nativity of Christ Cathedral
  • strock the heads of Town Musicians of Bremen
  • have a shoot of Riga Black Balsam in famous Black Magic Bar
  • enjoy traditional music and dance at Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs (Folk club ALA cellar)
  • enjoy a cruise on the Riga canal

 

Still to do

  • explote Riga Motor Museum
  • visit Museum of the Occupation
  • visit Latvian National Museum of Art
  • visit Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
  • visit Ethnographic Open Air Museum
  • enjoy Jūrmala beach
Latvia, Riga - Black Balsam and chocolate

Travel essentials

  • travel dates: 29 August - 1 Sept 2022
  • accommodation: Hanza Hotel
  • currency: euro (€)

 

TIPS:

  • Old Town is easily accessible on foot
  • River cruises are 20% off when booking on the website - Riga Canal Cruise

Our itinerary

Day 1 - 29.08.2022

  • arrived at the airport at 18:00
  • took bus to the Old Town
  • checked in to the hotel
  • walk around Old Town

Day 2 - 30.08.2022

  • toured the Riga Central Market
  • completed a Walking Tour of the Old Town
  • enjoyed a traditional Latvian lunch at Lido
  • tried Black Balsam at the world famous Black Magic Cafe
  • shopped for local merchandise
  • visited famous Three Brothers and Blackheads House
  • explored the Old Town’s lesser know highlights

Day 3 - 31.08.2022

  • toured The Riga Art Nouveau District with an amazing architecture
  • visited the Art Nouveau Museum
  • roamed the back streets of the Old Town
  • enjoyed a River Cruise through the Cities internal canal
  • attended a Latvian Folk Club for traditional food and dance
  • tried traditional Latvian Garlic Rye Bread

Day 4 - 01.09.2022

  • boarded a Flixbus to Tallinn at 9:50

Favourite places to eat

Latvia, Riga - Vecrīga ("Old Riga")

Favourites

Some prices

At the time of our travel:

1 euro (€) = 4,74 zł (PLN)

  • Bus airport to old town - 2€
  • Dinner for 2 with drinks - 31,50€
  • Shoot od Black Balsam - 4,50€
  • Chocolate cake - 4,60€
  • Glass of wine - 4€
  • Potato pancakes with sour cream - 6€
  • Small beer - 3€
  • Lunch with drinks for 2 - 28€
  • Boat cruise on the canals - 12€
  • lunch at Lido for 2 - 21,55€
  • coffee and Black Balsam shoots for 2 - 13,60€
  • coffee - 4,40€
  • Art Nouveau Museum ticket - 9€
  • Gin and tonic - 7€
  • lunch for 2 with drinks - 28,80€
  • Beer plate - snacks at ArtFolk Club - 7,5€
  • Bottle of 0,2 ml Black Balsam - 5-7€
  • Flixbus from Riga to Tallinn - 70 zł

Our favourite local food

Latvia, Riga - Black Balsam and chocolate
Latvia, Riga - Potato pancakes with sour cream
Latvia, Riga - Beer Madonas Alus
Latvia, Riga - Pork meatballs
Latvia, Riga - Latvian rye bread
Latvia, Riga - Beer Mezpils Alus
Latvia, Riga - Gin and tonic
Latvia, Riga - Black Magic Bar
Latvia, Riga - Beer snacks
Latvia, Riga - Pasta with vegetables
Latvia, Riga - Herrings
Latvia, Riga - Black Balsam
Latvia, Riga - Black Balsam
Latvia, Riga - Traditional salad
Latvia, Riga - Pork chop with cabbage
Latvia, Riga - Turkey with potatoes
Latvia, Riga - Beer Lacplesis
Latvia, Riga - Roast beef

Latvia, Riga - Black Balsam and chocolate
Latvia, Riga - Potato pancakes with sour cream
Latvia, Riga - Beer Madonas Alus
Latvia, Riga - Pork meatballs
Latvia, Riga - Latvian rye bread
Latvia, Riga - Beer Mezpils Alus
Latvia, Riga - Gin and tonic
Latvia, Riga - Black Magic Bar
Latvia, Riga - Beer snacks
Latvia, Riga - Pasta with vegetables
Latvia, Riga - Herrings
Latvia, Riga - Black Balsam
Latvia, Riga - Black Balsam
Latvia, Riga - Traditional salad
Latvia, Riga - Pork chop with cabbage
Latvia, Riga - Turkey with potatoes
Latvia, Riga - Beer Lacplesis
Latvia, Riga - Roast beef