House of the Blackheads Tours and Activities

House of the Blackheads showing street scenes and heritage architecture
House of the Blackheads showing street scenes and heritage architecture
House of the Blackheads which includes a statue or sculpture
House of the Blackheads which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
House of the Blackheads featuring a statue or sculpture

Tours & day trips

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Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads

Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads

9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$12 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$217 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group

Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$78 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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K5 Phytotherapy And Aroma Therapy With Body Sculpting Effect

K5 Phytotherapy And Aroma Therapy With Body Sculpting Effect

Activity duration is 1 hour and 25 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$116 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$217 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Town Hall featuring outdoor eating, cafe lifestyle and a square or plaza

Town Hall

4/5(3 reviews)

Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Riga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.

Town Hall
Menzendorff House which includes a house, interior views and heritage elements

Menzendorff House

Wander through the richly decorated rooms of a 17th-century mansion to find out how Riga’s wealthy elite used to live.

Menzendorff House
St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views

St. Peter's Church

4/5(6 reviews)

Riga's tallest church is dedicated to the city’s patron saint and is where you can see new artworks, watch a concert and enjoy great views of the Latvian capital.

St. Peter's Church
House of the Blackheads - Riga - Latvia Nikon D750 - ISO 199 - Tamron SP15-30mm lens f11 - 20mm - f/13 1/50 sec House of the Blackheads -Latvian: Melngalvju nams- is a building situated in the old town of Riga. The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th century for the Brotherhood of Blackheads. It was founded in the 13th century as a gentlemen’s club for wealthy single merchants and their journeymen. In 1477 they rented the Great Guild’s New Hall, which was housed in what is now the Blackheads House and in 1773, when the Great Guild moved premises, they bought it. The society’s members were mainly German, but there were also English, Scottish, Dutch, Swedish and Norwegian members. The society’s not so politically correct name originated from one of their patron saints; St Maurice was supposedly a black African Christian Roman commander who died as martyr after refusing to kill fellow Christians. St Maurice’s head was depicted on the Blackheads coat of arms, thus giving them their name. Unfortunately, during World War II, the building was destroyed, along with almost all of the Town Hall Square and nearby St Peter’s church tower. The remains were demolished by the Soviets in 1948. The current reconstruction was erected from 1995 to 1999 by Valērij Kargin the president of Parex Bank. The reconstruction was inspired by an engraving in the portal which read “Should you ever see me falling, raise me up, it’s your calling”. The bear depicted on the photo is one of the “United Buddy Bears” who spent the summer of 2018 in Riga. They stand together “hand in hand”, symbolising the future vision of a peaceful world. Did you know that the first documented use of a decorated tree during winter celebration was recorded in 1510 in Riga? Take a look to my story to see one of the first christmas tree decoration.

Art Nouveau Buildings

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at Art Nouveau Buildings. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.

Art Nouveau Buildings
Beautiful view of riga

Riga Cathedral

4/5(6 reviews)

After visiting Riga Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Riga. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Riga Cathedral
Latvian attraction - house of the Blackheads, sculpture of Saint Roland and Saint Peters Church in old city Riga, Latvia, Shutterstock ID 309897689, Purchase Order: SP-1506 Go Guides, Order Number: ,

Cathedral Square

You can learn about the history of Riga with a trip to Cathedral Square. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.

Cathedral Square

Top House of the Blackheads Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33 Riga
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Eurostars Metropole

Eurostars Metropole

4.5 out of 5
Aspazijas Boulevard 36/38 Riga
Eurostars Metropole
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Valnu street 49 Riga
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection

Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection

4 out of 5
Kaleju Str 9/11 Riga
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection
Neiburgs Hotel

Neiburgs Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Jauniela 25/27 Riga
Neiburgs Hotel
Hotel Justus

Hotel Justus

4 out of 5
Jauniela 24 Riga
Hotel Justus
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

4.5 out of 5
55 Elizabetes Street Riga
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)

Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)

5 out of 5
24 Jekaba Street Riga
Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)
Monte Kristo Hotel

Monte Kristo Hotel

4 out of 5
56 Kaleju street Riga
Monte Kristo Hotel
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