Both have their main start/stop location located at City Hall Square next to the Occupation Museum and called Ratslaukums or Strelnieku Square in Latvian language.
This is about 15 blocks South of the Riga Passenger Ferry Terminal where the Stockholm Ferry docks as well as most cruise ships. Just walk down the river prominade sidewalk South to the second bridge (Stone Bridge - Ackmens tilts)
The Original HansaBuss Hop on Hop Office bus company (red colored double decker buses)does not accept credit cards.
The Riga Sightseeing Bus Company does claim to accept credit cards and maybe Euros for payment.
Most (99.5%) of place in Riga do not accept Euros or US Dollar currency for payment.
Best to pay in Latvian Ls currency.
There are many bank ATM machines located in street kiosks and you will get the best exchange rate when you use these cash points with your bank ATM or debit card.
The HansaBuss Hop on Hop Off system departure point closest to the Riga Ferry Terminal is from City Hall Square next to the Occupation Museum and called Ratslaukums or Strelnieku Square in Latvian language.
The Riga Sightseeing company (yellow busses) offers several routes and does have a stop at the Riga Ferry terminal area.
Price is the same at 10 Ls (15 Euros) per person.
There is a self guided walking tour available from the In Your Pocket Guide book.
Download a copy of the guide booklet at:
A short video of the walking tour (see video below) and download information from:
Patricia Tourist Office offers a FREE self directed guide of the Art Nouveau section of Riga. You may download a copy at:
Our Riga City tour information is at: http://www.rigaguide.com
We offer a three (+) hour walking tour of Old Riga and the Art Nouveau district for 70 Ls ( about 100 Euros).
This tour is guided by a professional guide and we can arrange to meet at your arrival point at the pier area.
Maps at: http://www.rigamaps.com
Photos at: http://www.rigaphotos.com
More photos: http://www.rigalatvia.net/live/
Take tram 7 or 9 from the opera house (down the hill toward the cinema) and exit at the 10th (tenth) stop called Atputas centrs "Lido" - the stop just before is: Lubanas iela. Purchase tickets from the driver first car - price 0.70 Ls per trip per person (about US$1.50).
Return to city center by tram 7 or 9 and exit city center at the Opera house or proceed two stops further and exit Ausekļa iela which is close to the Riga Passenger port (1 block to river from tram stop)
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