Latvia · RIGA TOURS
Riga fits in a weekend and rewards a plan. These 15 cover the Old Town walk, the canal boat, the market halls and the facades on Alberta iela, with prices, durations and a note on which ones need booking ahead.
See Riga by quiet canal boat and Daugava cruise, with landmark views, multilingual audio, captain tips, and excellent value at $10.
“Informative and enjoyable. We had an audio guide but our boat pilot answered all our questions as well.”
Explore Riga’s House of the Black Heads, from lavish halls and royal portraits to medieval cellars, with flexible entry from $8.
“I don't think anything could be improved the cost was nothing beautiful house very interesting”
See Riga’s medieval Old Town, hear 800 years of stories, and get local food tips on this lively two-hour guided walk.
“Our guide Gita was very good and learned us a lot of Rīga and Latvia in Two hours. Absolutely recomentably.”
Visit Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses from Riga, then explore Jelgava, an Orthodox cathedral, border views, and a local lunch.
“Very interesting experience with a unique destination. Neverer saw anything similar. The tour guide, Tom, was very helpful and provided all the excited information about the tour.”
Review of Riga’s Hill of Crosses and Jelgava day tour, with border photos, guided history, lunch advice, transport notes, and honest value tips.
“Our tour guide elvis was incredible been around the world and the best tour guide I’ve come across!!!”
Review of Riga’s 50-minute canal and Daugava cruise with a welcome drink, bridge views, Old Town audio guide, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“A great way to see Riga. The welcome drink helpdd ex make it very special 👍”
Review of Riga’s $9 canal and Daugava boat tour, with city views, welcome drink, audio guide, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“A nice boat, which was more that 100 years old Nice touch with the drink on board. The weather was nice so it was a shame that you had to sit under a roof The boat was also a bit noisy but that is to be expected”
Cruise Riga’s canal and Daugava River aboard a historic wooden boat, with Old Town views, flexible departures, and useful audio commentary.
“got to see a lot of the city in a relaxing mode of transportation”
Taste 20+ Latvian foods at Riga Central Market, from rye bread to smoked fish, with local history, a small group, and a Black Balsam welcome.
“amazing tour, tried so many delicious food and drinks. the tour lady was really nice and knowledgeable 😊”
Explore Riga’s Old Town, Art Nouveau buildings, churches, and tucked-away lanes on a flexible two-hour guided walk.
“Inara was an excellent guideith firsthand knowledge of current day Riga as well as centuries old and more recent history. It was a very interesting and educational walking tour and and overall enjoyable experience in Riga.”
Review of Riga Old Town walking tour: a budget-friendly 105-minute introduction to landmarks, legends, history, and local tips.
“Carlas was an excellent guide and kept us both amused with local stories and also fascinated with the history and landmarks. 2 hours well spent and would definitely recommend. Thank you.”
Hear Riga Cathedral’s 6,718-pipe organ in a 20-minute noon concert, with a garden visit, screen view of the organist, and easy access.
“Puikiai, nes įsijaučiau į vargonų muziką ir ekrane mačiau grojantį vargonininką. buvo gera patirtis.”
Explore Riga by double-decker bus, from the Old Town and Freedom Monument to Central Market and Art Nouveau streets.
“Bonjour, Le premier tour a été annulé et je n’ai toujours pas été remboursé… Sinon tour de bonne qualité et guide super sympa Dommage le jour de mon anniversaire”
Explore Riga’s UNESCO-listed Old Town on a 90-minute small-group walk with local guides, medieval landmarks, architecture, and useful city context.
“Great tour with great cultural insights. We left with more knowledge than we arrived with—I always thought of Riga as a post-Soviet city, when in reality it has elements of German, Swedish, Russian, and now Latvian rule! Definitely worth the time and money.”
See Riga’s Old Town, Art Nouveau streets, harbor, and Central Market by hop-on hop-off bus with multilingual audio commentary.
“An interesting tour around Riga with audio information in many languages. What is missing are well marked stops on the streets.”
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