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This bicycle or driving 3.5 hours private tour through The Left Bank of the Daugava river is a very special way to discover unique examples of Art Nouveau in residential, public and industrial buildings.
This alternative tour goes to a part of the city where no tourists go so you can discover remarkable Art Nouveau buildings in Riga. Latvia’s specific cultural and historical background will be used by your private guide to explain how Latvian Art Nouveau developed in the other side of the river.
In the Janis Akuraters Museum you will see house interiors like the Kitchen and Bathroom pictures displayed in this page. After having a coffee and maybe also snacks in the premises of the museum, we will continue the driving/bicycle trip around the suburbs with emphasis to residential buildings and everyday life. Some of the places visited during this tour are:
Through the centuries, Kipsala, formerly an island of fishermen, developed into a posh residential district. The architecture of Kipsala is very eclectic, where beautifully restored houses made of wood are interspersed with large, modern buildings. In that city-island you will admire some wooden houses in Art Nouveau style. Each of them different, they are all very interesting to see close up.
During this unique tour you and your private group will discover Latvian Art Nouveau applied in various constructions like churches, schools, hospitals, residential and industrial buildings, to say some. You will discover how Riga citizens live together with Art Nouveau in non-touristic places. This is a very different approach if you compare it with visiting Art Nouveau buildings in the Art Nouveau District or the Old Riga.
Pārdaugava literally translates to “over the Daugava River”, and this private tour is for those aiming to see non-touristic places. This tour is an experience to discover Riga’s Art Nouveau in a different way.
The early 20th century was the golden age for the development of Riga. Its population doubled over the course of 15 years, surpassing 500,000 on the eve of World War I and becoming one of the major centers of industry, trade and culture on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. At that times Rigas was one of the top 5 cities of the Russian Empire.
The boom in the construction of the city happened between 1899 and 1913, and it has been estimated that during these 15 years more than 800 buildings were built in Art Nouveau style in Riga. Nowadays more than one third of all buildings in the Central part of the city have art nouveau style, making Riga a paradise for art nouveau lovers.
With so many Art Nouveau jewels in the Center of the city, not many people go to discover the Art Nouveau Gems hidden in the other side of the Daugava river. Be one of the first tourists doing it, and go with our excellent guide”
The Daugava River, Latvia’s longest river, is a vital waterway that flows through the heart of Riga. As it winds its way through the city, it creates a stunning backdrop for many of Riga’s iconic landmarks, including the Old Town, the National Library, and the Central Market.
The river’s wide expanse and picturesque bridges offer a variety of recreational opportunities, from leisurely walks along the waterfront to exciting water sports. The Daugava also plays a crucial role in Riga’s history and culture, shaping the city’s development and influencing its unique character.
Rental of bicycles for each participant and the guide. in the case that you decide the car/minivan, the car is hired with a professional driver. The price of the tour is the same regardless of the mean of transport used during the tour.
Janis Akuraters Museum (Sundays and Mondays closed).
If you choose car/minivan as a mean of transport, Pick up from your accommodation (within Riga old town or central district) or. The guide will leave you at the starting point of the tour, or in the place that you prefer of the Old Town.
If you choose bicycle, we will meet you with all the bikes somewhere in the Old town or near the cruise ship terminal in Riga Passenger Port. End of the tour will be at the same place.
If you arrive in Riga by cruise ship, we can start and end the tour at the cruise ship terminal in Riga main passenger ship terminal near Old Riga. If you don’t know which will be your cruise port (Krievu Sala is the other option, farther away), indicate us with the Name of the ship you are travelling with so we can get this information for you.
The entrance fee of Janis Akuraters Museum. Some days the Janis Akuraters museum can be closed for visitors due to some private events/opening hours.
While all Riga tours are in the Old Riga, Quiet Quarter, Moscow or Central Districts, this private tour will bring you to the other side of the Daugava river.
This private group tour can be done by car or bicycle, having stops at significant sights along the way.
Latvian Art Nouveau is often referred to as Jugendstil in Latvian. This term is derived from the German word for “youth style” and is commonly used to describe the Art Nouveau movement across various European countries. You will discover unique examples of Latvian Jugendstil in churches, schools, hospitals, residential and industrial buildings and even cemeteries.
You will discover how universal this unusual style can be.
This unique and alternative private tour focuses on revealing more than what can be seen on the well advertised touristic streets of Riga. Participating in this tour you will get to know how Riga citizens see their Art Nouveau in places where tourists usually don’t happen to be. This tour has a specific local cultural background.
The tour includes coffee break with possibility to view and imagine the “inside” life of Art Nouveau era.
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