About Latvia Free Tours

Latvian tour guide Philip Birzulis wearing an orange beret in front of Riga's Freedom Monument — Philip on the job

My name is Philip Birzulis, and I love showing people around Latvia!

My family hails from this beautiful Baltic country, but they left to escape war and communism. So I grew up in a Latvian family in Australia, doing folk dancing and choir singing and enjoying my mum's piparkūkas (gingerbread) and pīrāgi (bacon buns).

After finishing a history degree, I came to Latvia in 1994 for a few months, but I was so enchanted by the place I stayed for good around. I've worked as a journalist, translated many books from Latvian to English, and have been a tour guide since 2013.

I'll be wearing an orange hat so you can recognise me! Send me a message today!

Travellers' Comments

Tour guide Philip Birzulis with four tourists from India at Hill of Crosses in Lithuania — At Lithuania's Hill of Crosses

"Thank you Filips for making our trip to Kemeri/Jurmala and transfer from Riga to Vilnius with sightseeing along the way today both fun and Memorable. We really Appreciate the effort you put in with our Picnic Lunch. You definitely would be the First choice for our next trip to the Baltics."

Siva Kambhampati, USA

"I've been on several of Philip's tours in Old Riga and the Art Nouveau area, and very highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. My Danish partners who have been on his tours have loved them too."

Antra Linarte, Riga

"Thank you so much for your kindness, expertise on guiding and good laughs in Riga!

We did almost everything you suggested: bookshops, Latvian food and museums.

See you next year, our one and only guide in Latvia!"

Tiina and Marianne from Helsinki

Getting Around

Dark blue Opel Zafira hatchback against yellow canola field and blue sky — VW Passat outside...

As well as my walking tours in Riga and Jūrmala, I also offer longer trips in my car to Sigulda, Ķemeri National Park, Kurzeme, as well as half day Soviet Riga excursions.

Interior of Opel Zafira car with six passenger seats — ...and inside

My car is a roomy Volkswagen Passat. It comfortably seats four passengers and has a large trunk.

Excursions for Disabled People

White miniman dspecialised for disabled travellers loading a young man in a wheelchair — Difftravel wheelchair access

I can conduct tours in my car for moderately disabled people. However, if you require a specialised vehicle, I can arrange a tour with transportation provided by the Latvian company Difftravel.

White minivan with specialised disabled access — Difftravel minivan

Please contact me for more information about this service.

contact me for bookings and more information

your latvian adventure starts here!

Girl sitting on multicoloured life sized toy train in green meadow in Latgale, Latvia — Full steam ahead!

Join my tours in Riga, Jūrmala and around Latvia to explore Old Riga's cobblestone streets, Art Nouveau magic or all the sights of the city. Or get a glimpse of Soviet Riga.

Enjoy a bracing Jūrmala walk or a day experiencing the resort.

And admire Sigulda's scenery or Kurzeme's manors.