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Riga Central market gastronomical adventure

Discover Riga Central market and enjoy in food tasting ­–

Walking tour with local guide
The trip that I will take You on is more than a gastronomic
adventure. Yes, of course my guests like to say that they had their
fill, but there is more to it than food.
On the way through the Pavilions and subterranean corridors of
the gigantic market, I will spice up the narrative with small funny
stories, and you get an insight into what a “democratic meeting
place” the Central Market is. ITINERARY
People from all walks of life, rich and poor, meet here. Walk through the pavilions of Riga Central Market
The market is in every sense a really colourful place! Walk through the basement territory of Riga Central Market
On the way we’ll going to taste the local foods or delicacies and
the international influences at least 9 places:
• Smoked chicken Latvian natural way
• Riga sprats and salmon sandwiches / canapés
• Fermented cucumber and cabbage
• Fermented mushrooms (only edible ones, I swear!)
• Aubergine roller of Korean traditions
• Hemp butter and hemp pesto canapés
• Home made cheese
• Latvian Rye bread
• Latvian made soft drink made of Latvian Rye bread – kvass or
water
• Latvian Apples
• The fruit of the season
All tasting options are subject of availability of season and other
limitations.

Duration 2 h
Not recommended on Mondays
** All of my tours are fully customizable, feel free to message me

Duration 2 h | Not recommended on Mondays | Janis Riekstins | +371 29121412 | Janis.riekstins@gmail.com

 Contact me for further information and availability
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The pictures of Riga central market:

General view of fish pavilion of Riga Central market

Salomon sandwiches / canapés as food tasting
Seasonal fruits
Your guide at cellars of Riga Central market
Usual sight of happy child with chocolate
Aubergine roller of Korean traditions

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Tour “Maskachka” par of Riga of uneasy history

Riga Moscow suburb is pre city in direction of Moscow or as we

call it “Maskachka”.
Since 15th century this was the place to stay for people and 4
sometimes even refuges from East side.
That’s why here can be seen and visited the churches of different
religious beliefs like Russian orthodox, Oldbelievers, Jews,
Lutherans, Catholics, Armenians, Baptists. ITINERARY
In the darkest times of 20th century, the Jewish Ghetto was placed
here.
The different history can be seen on large variety of churches:
Thus Maskachka is a place of true diversity and example how all
live together peacefully.
• Riga Jesus church (Lutheran)
As well as old tales of Riga say that true friendship can be found
here and life at the fullest bloom happens here. • The remains of Riga Great Horal synagogue (Judaist)
Because people of Maskachka have found their positiveness. • The remains of “alt-nojes shul” synagogue (Judaist)
Probably the poorest and most colorful place of Riga. And that’s • The Grebenschikov Oldbeleviers temple (outside visit)
why the place of wooden architecture. Unpopular gem of Riga. • The Armenian church
Follow me without any fear. • The st. John’s the ancestor church (Russian Orthodox)
• The church of Kazan’s Icon (Russian Orthodox) (outside visit)
• The church of All the Saints (Russian Orthodox)
• The st. Francis church (Catholics)
• The temple of Salvation army (Baptism) (outside visit)

As well as several smaller and interesting places to see.

Tour contains sightseeing from heights of Latvian Science
academy a.k.a. Stalin’ s birthday cake.

Walking Tour of ~3 hours

Walking distance ~7 km
Two cafes on the way to regain strength and durability.
Because of ancient rules of courtesy please have some cash to donate
at the 4-6 churches that You will be able to visit.

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Walking Tour of ~3 hours | Walking distance ~7 km | Janis Riekstins | +371 29121412 | Janis.riekstins@gmail.com
 Contact me for further information and availability
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The pictures of the Tour:

1 Church of Armenians
2 The oldest and largest wooden church in Baltics – Riga Jesus church
3 The sight of st. John’s the ancestor church
4 Your guide at most popular street art place
5 The old wooden church of Kazan’s Icon
6 The fox – most iconic selfie place of Riga
7 The church of All the Saints
8 Beautiful interior of st. Francis 5
9 A sight that happiness can be found everywhere

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F o l l o w m e w i t h o u t a n y f e a r .
Riga Jewish Heritage Tour with Private Transportation

Explore the difficult history or Riga Jews

Let’s spend five hours and explore the Jewish history within Riga. 1
Learn about history of Jews in Riga starting from 18th century,
the development phase of 19th century, the full bloom phase
at start of 20th century and the horrors of word war two. And of
course have a glimpse of life of today. ITINERARY
Learn about the most famous Jews that are firmly connected to
Riga:
• Visit Riga Synagogue – only synagogue that survived the
Sergei Eisenstein Holocaust and is currently active center.
Sir Isaiah Berlin • Continue through the Museum of the Riga Ghetto and
Mark Rothko Holocaust in Latvia – informative place about Holocaust of
Philippe Halsman World War Two
We are going to explore the Jewish Heritage in deep by visiting • Memorial of the Great Choral Synagogue. A place of great
all the important places in Riga. All are mentioned in itinerary tragedy of 4th July 1941 when many people were trapped
(below). inside and have burnt down together with building.
• Travel through the historical Jewish quarter of Maskavas
Forstate suburb.
• See the first Riga Synagogue and how it looks today.
• Visit the old Jewish cemetery
• See the Salaspils Memorial Ensemble
• Visit Rumbula and learn about one of the largest sites of mass
murders of Jews of Europe.
• Finish the tour on a positive vibes and learn about Zanis Lipke
who created an underground bunker to save Jews from Nazis.

The Synagogue & Ghetto Memorial are open from 10 to 17,

except Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

4 Zanis Lipke Memorial is open every day except Sunday and Monday.
Duration: 5 hours
Pick up at clients hotel is included
Like all my tours this one can be customized to meet your interests.

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Duration: 5 hours | Pick up at clients hotel is included | Janis Riekstins | +371 29121412 | Janis.riekstins@gmail.com
 Contact me for further information and availability
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+371 29121412
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The pictures of the Tour:

1 Sight at Museum of the Riga Ghetto and Holocaust

2 Sight at Peitav-shul Riga Synagogue
3 Sight at Salaspils Memorial
4 Sights at Rumbula Memorial

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F o l l o w m e w i t h o u t a n y f e a r .