Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide
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Enjoy a 1-hour long boat tour along the charming Riga City Canal and Daugava River with an eco-friendly canal boat. See the most popular sights of the old town of Riga and historic city center. Audioguide for this tour is availible in English, German, Spanish, French, Finnish, Polish, Russian and Latvian languages.
Your experience
Stop 1
Boat pier located in this park as well as lots of different and unique monuments located here. During the trip boat will cross all the park you can ask Captain to tell you about each monument you see.
Stop 2
During the trip boat will pass Latvian National Theater and if you ask Captain he will tell the history of this building
Stop 3
During the trip boat will pass along the historical Bastion Hill and you can discover it from a different angle
Stop 4
During the trip boat will pass the Freedom Monument and you can discover it from a different angle. You can ask Captain to tell you about this monument.
Stop 5
During the trip boat will pass this beautiful and unique monument. Why is it unique? Ask Captain to tell you about it!
Stop 6
During the trip boat will pass the Latvian National Opera and you can discover it from a different angle.
Stop 7
During the trip boat will pass under the Stockmann Shopping center through the tunnel. After the boat pass it you will be able to see the construction works of the new and modern railway together with new railway station that will connect the Baltic states with Central Europe and Scandinavia. NOTE: due to construction works in Riga or unsuitable weather condition the route might be changed. If so, you will not be able to see this place during the boat trip.
Stop 8
During the trip boat will pass the Central Market and you can discover it from a different angle. You can ask Captain to tell you the history of this place. NOTE: due to construction works in Riga or unsuitable weather condition the route might be changed. If so, you will not be able to see this place during the boat trip.
Stop 9
During the trip boat will pass the National Library building and you can discover it from a different angle. NOTE: due to construction works in Riga or unsuitable weather condition the route might be changed. If so, you will not be able to see this place during the boat trip.
Stop 10
While travelling on the river Daugava, you will be able to see the panorama of the old town - visit card of Riga. Ask Captain to tell you about the historical buildings and churches like St.Peters church, Dome Cathedral etc.
Stop 11
During the trip boat will pass the Kipsala island with it's unique wooden house district and you can discover it from a different angle. You can ask Captain to tell you the story about this island.
Stop 12
Another visit card of Riga - Vansu bridge. Boat will pass under it and you definitely should ask Captain about it's story.
What’s included
- Audio guide is available (please bring along a smartphone and headphones to listen the audio guide)
- Life vest for each passenger and blankets in the cold weather
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones for audio guide (please bring it with you to listen the audio guide)
Meeting and pickup
Our canal boat pier is located in Kronvalds park between Kongress Hall (Kongresu nams) and Riga Freeport Authority building (Rīgas brīvostas pārvalde).
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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