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Riga.

Merchant stories behind a remarkable facade.

Explore the House of the Black Heads with time for the Old Town around it. Check the house’s event calendar before choosing an admission date.

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Cobblestone streets and historic façades in Riga’s Old Town
Photo: Jorge Franganillo (resized and converted to WebP) / Flickr · CC BY 4.0
Before booking

Confirm your date, selected scope and current access

Local winter

December–February; short daylight and changeable conditions

Plan the sequence

Riga in one or two days

Explore the House of the Black Heads with time for the Old Town around it. Check the house’s event calendar before choosing an admission date.

Plan a visit

House of the Black Heads

Plan House of the Black Heads with verified ticket scope, current visiting information, practical travel advice and winter planning.

Read the guide

City planning

Leave time between visits

Allow a flexible Old Town or waterfront walk, a meal break and a realistic journey to your booked entrance. Attraction admission does not include every nearby museum or transport service.

Winter planning

Use daylight thoughtfully

Winter brings short daylight and potentially slippery streets. Choose grippy footwear, check dated hours and leave weather-dependent outdoor time flexible.

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