Legend has it that a Riga merchant, refused entry to the powerful Great Guild, found an unusual way to express his displeasure: he placed cat figures on his roof with their tails raised towards the guild. A subtle diplomatic gesture? Not quite.

But the cats aren't the only reason to look up in Old Riga. Why is there a golden rooster on top of St. Peter's Church? And what secrets does St. James's Cathedral hold? We'll find the answers right there, at the buildings whose details are so easy to walk past.

In 90 minutes, you'll stroll through Old Riga's squares and cobbled streets with your guide, getting to know the city through its history, legends and characters. Expect laughter, surprising details and places you'll want to come back to.

Route:

- A fragment of the city wall and the Swedish Gate

- The Latvian Parliament (Saeima)

- St. James's Cathedral

- The Three Brothers

- Dome Square

- Rozena Street, Riga's narrowest street

- Town Hall Square and the House of the Blackheads

- St. Peter's Church

- Līvu Square and the Guild Halls

- The Cat House

- Jacob's Barracks

What our guests say:

"Eva was a great guide for the curious and legendary secrets of Riga."

"Alexander did a great job of introducing us to the city he loves and had a great mix of humor and historical information."

Book your walk. The beautiful facades will be in your photos, but the best stories will stay with you.