Free self-guided walk · Riga

Old town to Art Nouveau

A free self-guided walk in Riga, from the House of the Blackheads through the old town to the Art Nouveau street of Alberta iela.

Distance
2.6 km
Walking time
34 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
5

Open the route in Google MapsRiga city guide

About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Riga on foot.

Look up at the facades.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Daytime.

Route map

12345
Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. House of the Blackheads

    Start at the guild house.

  2. St Peter's Church

    The tower.

  3. Riga Cathedral

    The cathedral.

  4. Freedom Monument

    The monument.

  5. Alberta iela

    Finish on the Art Nouveau street.

Tips

  • St Peter's tower has a lift.
  • The Art Nouveau Museum is on Alberta iela.
  • Central Market is near the station.

Prefer a guide?

Advertising disclosure: these link to Viator. If you book, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See all walking tours in Riga.

Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.