Vecriga: Treasure Hunt (approx. 3 hours)
Paved and picturesque small streets of an old city (Vecriga) hide not only pearls of architecture and history throughout several centuries, but also amazing secrets and discoveries.
Hunting for treasures in Riga is a amazing possibility to open a veil of mystery, and at the same time to strengthen spirit of a command.
Guests should take up a challenge for orientation, ability to read a map and to work in a command.
During Treasure Hunt a group come across uncountable surprises, for example, mysterious laboratory of the alchemist where legendary Riga Black Balsam is created; the medieval smith where visitors will find out about the historical traditions of stamping money in Riga, and also the skilful lady who will share with visitors secrets of perfection of amber.
Visitors should work in a team, to apply knowledge, ingenuity, talents and readiness to cope with tasks, questions, tests.
Visitors are divided into groups and each group receives a map of the city. The team goes on the provided route through an old city and does a stop for completion of the next task.
The tour includes:
1) degustation of the Riga Black Balsam, and the task on its components;
2) degustation of local beers and snacks, and the task on the Latvian traditional cuisine;
3) search of characteristic buildings for Riga and various tasks on this theme;
4) crossword puzzles and riddles about the Riga city;
5) drawing up the riddles;
6) knitting / formation of knots
7) stamping of coins together with the smith from the Middle Ages (the coin remains at you as a memorable souvenir)
8) place search, where the first Christmas tree in the world was established and decorated.
Tour on orientation is based on spirit of rivalry when each team tries to collect points as much as possible. Points are summarised and 3 best teams receive prizes.
Programs are accessible on any budget: there could be cheaper variant; alternative programs are more expensive.
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