Journey to Riga

Journey to Riga And get to know the people and culture of today in a remote corner of the Baltic, so that visitors to Riga leave with unprecedented experiences and memories.

I organize day trips on various topics in Riga and Latvia: history of Riga and Latvia, Latvian towns and medieval castles, military heritage, architecture and nature, health tourism. The tour focuses on what Riga has to offer, giving you the chance to see medieval architecture, discover life behind the Iron Curtain, visit the Art Nouveau Quarter, the Orthodox Church and much more.

The patas monkey is the fastest primate on earth, capable of reaching speeds up to 55 km/h (34 - 35 mph), it can not sur...
21/04/2026

The patas monkey is the fastest primate on earth, capable of reaching speeds up to 55 km/h (34 - 35 mph), it can not survive Latvian climate in the wild.

A thin layer of snow has fallen near Riga this Christmas.
25/12/2025

A thin layer of snow has fallen near Riga this Christmas.

05/07/2025

I organize one-day excursions in and around the capital of Latvia, Riga. I have prepared one-day excursions on the following topics:
1) Latvians, who we are
2) Riga, the capital of Latvia
3) The development of architecture from the Iron Age to modern times
4) History of modern times
5) Rundale Castle
6) Sigulda - Turaida Castle
7) Cesis
8) Bauska
9) Jelgava
10) Latvian beer brewery
If you are interested in any of the excursions I can provide a more detailed description, or you can use WhatsApp catalog, contact details are given below.

Andis Baumanis,
excursion organizer
Phone, WhatsApp: +371 27900302
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/journeytoriga

Such large cats can only be seen in Latvian museums. The only cat species that can be found in Latvia is the Northern ly...
03/07/2025

Such large cats can only be seen in Latvian museums. The only cat species that can be found in Latvia is the Northern lynx, a subspecies of the Eurasian lynx. Northern lynx usually weighs 10 to 16 kilograms and isn't a threat to humans.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the carriage was replaced by the car as a means of transport, but carriages heavil...
19/06/2025

At the beginning of the 20th century, the carriage was replaced by the car as a means of transport, but carriages heavily influenced the design of the first cars.

Only a few centuries ago, thanks to the Age of Discovery at the end of the 15th century, Europeans learned that the worl...
03/06/2025

Only a few centuries ago, thanks to the Age of Discovery at the end of the 15th century, Europeans learned that the world was different than they had imagined. At the Jelgava History and Art Museum of Ģederts Eliass you can learn about the history of Latvia from the Middle Ages to the present day.

In Riga, on Kronvalda Boulevard, there is a monument that is one of the most unusual in Riga. It depicts malic acid mole...
17/05/2025

In Riga, on Kronvalda Boulevard, there is a monument that is one of the most unusual in Riga. It depicts malic acid molecules. It was created in honor of the Latvian-born chemist Paul Walden. Speaking of chemistry, the forests around Riga should also be mentioned. The phytoncides they contain reduce the amount of the stress hormone cortisol in the body, phytoncides also have an anti-inflammatory effect. Dry pine forests are considered a particularly desirable environment for improving health.

Rundāle Palace is the most important baroque palace in Latvia. The palace was built between 1736 and 1768. In the duke'...
07/05/2025

Rundāle Palace is the most important baroque palace in Latvia. The palace was built between 1736 and 1768. In the duke's bedroom, same like in most palace rooms, did not have a chandelier. Wall or portable candleholders were used, which were placed near mirrors to reflect light into the room.

Rundāle Palace was a symbol of the wealth of Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. It once even owned small colonies in Lati...
20/04/2025

Rundāle Palace was a symbol of the wealth of Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. It once even owned small colonies in Latin America and Africa.

I organize excursions in and around the capital of Latvia, Riga. I offer one-day excursions on a wide variety of topics....
11/04/2025

I organize excursions in and around the capital of Latvia, Riga. I offer one-day excursions on a wide variety of topics. I offer tours about Latvian identity, how it has been historically shaped. I will introduce you to the most famous Latvians, whose wax figures have been created in the museum. You will have the opportunity to explore the development of architecture from the Iron Age to the present days and see household items and tools from those times. If you are interested in cars, visit vintage car museums, where you will learn about the origin of automobile construction and the development of the auto industry in the 20th century. You can visit the Latvian beer brewery, learn about the brewing process and participate in tastings. I also offer military heritage tours where you can visit the sites of the First World War battles. That's not all, the topics of the tours are many and varied. I have prepared tours on the following topics:
1) Latvians, who we are
2) Riga, the capital of Latvia
3) Development of architecture from Iron Age to the present day
4) History of modern times
5) Military heritage, Latvia between the world wars
6) Rundāle Castle
7) Sigulda - Turaidas Castle
8) Cēsis
9) Bauska
10) Ogre
If you are interested in any of the excursions I can provide a more detailed description, contact details are given below. I approach each client's wishes individually. I can also include other interesting objects upon request. English-speaking guides and transport are provided. Excursions are prepared for collectives, small groups from 2 to 25 people. The costs of the excursion depends on the size of the group. Prices are reasonable, they must be discussed separately in each case. In most cases the excursion must be booked a week in advance. I respond to e-mails within 24 hours.

Andis Baumanis,
excursion organizer
Phone, WhatsApp: +371 27900302
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/journeytoriga

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