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Riga Sightseeing by Canal Boat

By River Cruises Latvia
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €15 and current price is €11 per adult
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Overview

We can offer you a „Old town panorama” trip with our canal boats „ANNABELLA”, “ARABELLA” , “AMBER RĪGA”. Our boats are equipped with environmentally friendly engines! During about 50 min long „Old town panorama” we can inspect the popular tourism objects from a different angle. The route while travelling along the canal meats Kronvalds Park, Bastejkalns, Latvian National Opera, Shopping centre Stockmann Riga International Coach Terminal and Riga Central Market. When entering the river Daugava you will be able to enjoy beautiful scenery of TV Tower in Zaķusala, Riga castle, Riga Cath¬edral and other towers of the Old city. During the voyage you will also see Andrejosta and , Riga passenger terminal.

This is a trip where you are welcome to see Old city after 800 years.

*The audio guide is played in one language throughout the boat (as background). The language is chosen as the majority of passengers want. Customers cannot listen to audio guides individually in 1 language.

Activity location

    • Rīga, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rīga, Latvia

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Riga Sightseeing by Canal Boat
  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€15.00
€10.50 x 1 Adult€10.50

Total
The previous price was €15.00 and current price is €10.50
30% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHeating in cold weather
  • What's includedWhat's includedGPS Audio guide system
  • What's includedWhat's includedCaptain services
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones for audio guide

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Central Market (Centraltirgus) (Pass by)
The Central Market is the central and largest market in Riga, located in the city centre, in the Latgale area, south of the city canal (Kārļa Basin), opposite the Riga International Bus Station. On other sides, it is bounded by Lastādijas, Emīlijas Benjamiņas and Vilhelma Purvīša streets.
Riga Railway Bridge (Pass by)
The Railway Bridge (Latvian: Dzelzceļa tilts) is a bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The first iron railway bridge in Riga, over 600 ftm long, was erected in 1871–1872[1] for the Riga–Jelgava Railway. The new bridge was inaugurated 1914, shelled twice, during World War I in 1917 and World War II in 1944, and was rebuilt both times.[2] The bridge is nowadays the only railway bridge in Riga. The bridge will be duplicated as part of the new Rail Baltica line through Riga.
National Library of Latvia (Pass by)
The National Library of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka), originally known as the State Library of Latvia, is a national cultural institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture of Latvia [lv]. Its current main building is known as the Castle of Light (Gaismas pils).[Note 1] The National Library of Latvia was formed in 1919 after the independent Republic of Latvia was proclaimed in 1918. The first supervisor of the Library was Jānis Misiņš [lv], a librarian and the founder of the Latvian scientific bibliography. The current building was designed in 1989 by the Latvian-American architect Gunnar Birkerts, who immigrated to the United States and made his career there. It was constructed in the early 21st century and opened in 2014. The library plays an important role in the development of Latvia's information society, supporting research and lifelong education.
Stone Bridge (Pass by)
Stone Bridge (Latvian: Akmens tilts) is a bridge in Riga. It was called the October Bridge (Oktobra tilts) until 1992.[1]
Vansu Tilts (Pass by)
The Vanšu Bridge (Latvian: Vanšu tilts) in Riga is a cable-stayed bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The word vanšu refers to the cables suspending its deck, comparing them to nautical rigging also known as shrouds in English; thus a direct translation of the name is Shroud Bridge.[1] 595 metres in length, it is one of five bridges crossing the Daugava in Riga and passes over Ķīpsala island. It was built during the Soviet period and opened to public use on 21 July 1981 as the Gorky Bridge (Latvian: Gorkija tilts) after Maxim Gorky street, today renamed Krišjānis Valdemārs street, which it extends across the river.
Riga Castle (Pass by)
Riga Castle (Latvian: Rīgas pils) is a castle on the banks of River Daugava in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The castle was founded in 1330. Its structure was thoroughly rebuilt between 1497 and 1515. Upon the castle's seizure by the Swedes, they constructed spacious annexes in 1641. The fortress was continually augmented and reconstructed between the 17th and 19th centuries. Sometime in the 1930s, some renovation work was done by architect Eižens Laube. The Latvian government declared the castle its residence in 1938. Today it is the official residence of the President of Latvia as well as home to several museums.
Kipsala (Pass by)
Ķīpsala is an island on the left bank of the Daugava river, connected to Riga city centre and Pārdaugava by the Shroud Bridge. Ķīpsala is divided from the rest of Riga by the Daugava in the east, Roņu dīķis in the north, Zunda in the west and Agenskalna līcis in the south.
Riga (Pass by)
Kā atsevišķa, tikai pasažieru kuģiem, prāmjiem un kruīzu kuģiem domāta piestātne ar īpaši pasažieru uzņemšanai domātu ēku uzcelta 1965. gadā (arhitekti M.Ģelzis, V. Savisko, konstruktors A. Briedis). Sākotnējais nosaukums bija "Jūras pasažieru stacija". No 1995. gada līdz 2000. gadam Rīgas pasažieru ostas nosaukums bija A/S "Rīgas pasažieru osta", un tās funkcijas bija: pasažieru kuģu un prāmju apkalpošana, ostas un citi pakalpojumi, stividorpakalpojumi, kuģu kravu aģentēšana, kravu deklarēšana, sabiedriskās ēdināšanas pakalpojumi, vairumtirdzniecības un mazumtirdzniecības, starpniecības un noliktavu pakalpojumu sniegšana. Pēc tam uzņēmējdarbību sāka veikt SIA Rīgas pasažieru termināls, kas šim nolūkam iznomāja piestātni un tās iekārtas no A/S Rīgas brīvosta, tāpēc Rīgas pasažieru ostas oficiālais nosaukums ir Rīgas Pasažieru termināls.
Andrejostas Kvartals (Pass by)
Boat will pass through the historical boat harbour. It is a place where historical Riga mixes with a modern district with a famous restaurants and night clubs are located
Kronvalda Park (Pass by)
Kronvalda Park (originally Strēlnieku Garden) is a part of the Riga canalside greenery with an area of 11.92 ha, which borders Elizabetes and Kr. Valdemāra streets, as well as Kronvalda and Kalpaka boulevards. The city canal divides the park into two parts.
The National Theatre (Pass by)
The Latvian National Theatre is a theatre in Riga, Latvia, which has been operating since 30 November 1919. The theatre building was built in 1902 as the Riga 2nd City Theatre with funds from the Riga City Council. The Latvian National Theatre is maintained by the State of Latvia, the Latvian Culture Foundation and the City of Riga. The theatre building was built in the eclectic style and is a monument of architecture and art of national importance.
Freedom Monument (Pass by)
The Freedom Monument (Latvian: Brīvības piemineklis)[a] is a monument located in Riga, Latvia, honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of Latvia.[1] Unveiled in 1935, the 42-metre (138 ft) high monument of granite, travertine, and copper often serves as the focal point of public gatherings and official ceremonies in Riga.
Latvian National Opera (Pass by)
The Latvian National Opera and Ballet (LNOB) is an opera house and opera company at Aspazijas boulevard 3 in Riga.[1] Its repertoire includes performances of opera and ballet presented during the season which lasts from mid-September to the end of May.[2] During a typical season, LNOB presents almost 200 performances, including, on average, 6 new productions. The largest is the Great Hall which houses 946 seats, while the smaller ones – the New Hall, the Dress Circle Hall (Beletāžas zāle) and the Red Hall – have a maximum seating capacity of 338, 170 and 100 respectively. LNOB employs a total of approximately 600 people. The building is located on the bank of the Riga Canal, near the Freedom Monument. As of 5 November 2019, the chairman of the board is Egils Siliņš,[3][4] an opera singer. The chief conductor since 2013 is Mārtiņš Ozoliņš who is also an associate professor at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music.[5] The artistic director since 1993 is Aivars Leimanis.[6]

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    • Rīga, Latvia

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    • Rīga, Latvia

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