Top Riga Walking Tours

The UNESCO-listed historic center of Riga is renowned for its medieval monuments and striking Jugendstil architecture. On this tour, explore the atmospheric Old Town on foot—stroll down the maze of cobblestone lanes; admire landmarks such as the Riga Dome Cathedral, St Jacob’s Church, the National Library and St Peter’s Church; and sample Riga Black Balsam, a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur.

The Old Riga, Art Nouveau, and Central Market districts are three highlights within the city of Riga. On this small-group walking tour, visit all three and hear about the history and cultural heritage of Latvia. Learn about local culture from your guide as you stroll Riga’s scenic streets. Take time to sample traditional Latvian food.

Discover the flavors and ingredients of Latvia as you explore Riga’s open-air Central Market on this food tour. Join a small group and wander through the endless stalls to learn about the food traditions of the Baltic country. Enjoy samples of meats, bread, cheese, fish, fermented vegetables, drinks, and sweets for a comprehensive view of the local gastronomy.

Get an orientation to Riga on this no-cost tour with a guide providing navigation and insightful commentary. This is a great overview of the city for first-time visitors or travelers who prefer to explore on their own; you can get tips on where to visit further after the tour. You can also taste some local Latvian specialities and ask plenty of questions.

With more than 3,000 trade stands, Riga Central Market is one of the largest food markets in Europe. Avoid getting lost amid the bounty of Latvian produce and find your way to the best this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer on this private guided tour of the market.

Riga Central Market is one of the largest in Europe, located at the heart of Riga’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. On this guided walking tour, immerse yourself in local life as you explore the lively market, learn about Latvian cuisine and cultural traditions from your guide, and tuck into a variety of local specialties like smoked meats, seasonal soups, cheeses, dumplings, pastries and more.

Our Riga Art Nouveau walking tour will bring you to the most beautiful part of our city and tell you the stories and secrets behind the magnificent buildings. Learn about the Art Nouveau style and its 3 different substyles that you can observe only in Riga on this tour.

Learn about Riga’s Soviet past as you explore the city’s highlights on this walking tour. Learn about the history of the city and what it was like to live during the Soviet era. This private tour is perfect for those who love Soviet history and want a deeper look at life behind the Iron Curtain.

Cover lots of ground in Riga on this 1.5-hour Segway tour that covers all of the important landmarks. Perfect for those short on time or those who have difficulty walking, touring via a 2-wheeled, self-balancing scooter in Riga is easy and enjoyable. After a brief intro session, zoom off into the streets of Old Riga to see and learn about the history and culture of the Latvian capital.

Take a journey from Riga over the Lithuanian border to see the Kryžių Kalnas, or Hill of Crosses. The Christian pilgrimage site, consisting of thousands of metal and wooden crosses placed on a hillside, has stood as a powerful symbol of resistance and faith since it was first erected in the 19th century. This guided tour will recount the history of the site and the legends that have grown around it, while leaving time to explore the grounds on your own.

Learn about Riga's art nouveau architecture on this focused walking tour. Your guide will point out buildings and details as you walk, including hidden gems you might miss if you were exploring on your own, and you'll learn the history behind each building. Explore Albert Street and snap photos of Europe's largest collection of art nouveau buildings.

Riga’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its medieval monuments and striking architecture. On this tour, explore at your own pace with a private guide and learn more about the history of the Latvian capital. Along the way, stop to admire landmarks such as Saint Peter’s Church, Riga Cathedral, and Town Hall Square; see the Three Brothers and the Swedish Gate; and visit the historic Convention Yard.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Cesis and Sigulda from Riga. With our English speaking driver in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary and be able to focus on your interests along the way. Learn about the history of the region and visit three medieval castles.

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Sigulda Castle and Turaida Castle are two of Latvia’s stunning 13th-century buildings, but it can be tricky to tick them off in a day without hiring a car. On this half-day tour from Riga, depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and make your way to the castles with our English speaking driver. Learn about the area’s history and take in the views of the landscape from the castles.

This is perfect for travelers wanting a more personalized experience of Riga. Forget just skimming the sights: share your travel wish-list with a Riga local and enjoy a custom private walking tour that gets you up-close and personal with the city they love. Tap into their knowledge to get your bearings; find easy ways around the sights—both major and lesser-known—and discover local restaurants and haunts you’d otherwise miss.

Use a door to door transfer, a comfortable and hassle free service that will allow you to enjoy your journey from the moment you arrive to the beautiful city of Riga. Your driver will be waiting for you in Riga Airport arrival hall and will take you straight to your centrally located hotel in Riga.

Take a day trip away from Riga and avoid the hassle of traveling with a group tour on this private tour to Rundale and Jelgava Palaces, Bauska Castle, and the Hill of Crosses. Enjoy time to explore independently and the option to add on additional excursions.

Break up your sightseeing in Riga with a unique glass painting workshop to create a one-of-a-kind decorated plate. Pick up techniques that have been used by artisans for centuries to paint your plate in just a few hours. Leave your piece to be fired in the kiln, then pick up your artwork after just a day or two to take home as a unique souvenir.

Riga is definitely a city with beautiful architecture everywhere, but especially stunning are the Art Nouveau buildings. This luxurious, totally decorative style of architecture is one of the main reasons why the historical centre is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List and why those who appreciate culture and art visit Riga in the first instance. This tour will introduce you to so-called "beautiful era" or La Belle Époque in the beginning of 20th century, when Riga was one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. Our lovely and professional guides will explain you the philosophical meaning hidden behind the luxury facade decorations and will show you some stunning Art Nouveau examples - the most famous ones on Alberta Street and those that only locals know. The tour also includes visit to Art Nouveau Museum that has an unique collection of Art Nouveau design, art & furnishings.

Enjoy a complete and all included tour of the Jewish Heritage in Riga. Benefit from a rich Introduction of Jewish history with an expert local guide. Sit back and relax with the privileges of a private tour and a comfortable vehicle. See the history and the modern Jewish life in Riga on a 5 hour guided tour Learn about the lesser-known remains of Jewish history in the Baltics under different political powers

"Discover Old Riga" is a spontaneous photo walk activity that will show you around the beautiful Old Town of Riga, during a 90 min. waking tour along the most emblematic spots. Using its medieval streets and historical buildings as unique creative backgrounds, you will have a professional photoshoot taken along the way, while learning stories and interesting facts about Riga's fascinating medieval past. The resulting pictures will be edited and sent to your email within 3 working days. Overall, an exciting activity for couples, families, groups of friends or solo travellers who want to experience Riga in the most unique way!

Get to know Riga’s Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour, and view the city’s historical highpoints. As you stroll from sight to sight, hear about the city’s past as a mighty seaport during the Middle Ages, and enjoy photo stops at the prettiest medieval landmarks, such as the Old Guild House, Powder Tower and magnificent House of the Blackheads. Learn about the Riga’s role as a member of the powerful Hanseatic League between the 1400s and 1600s, and discover must-sees such as St Peter’s Church and the Swedish Gate.

Watch the sun rise over Kemeri National Park during this private tour of one of Latvia’s natural treasures. After experiencing dawn in one of Latvia’s largest wetland bogs, your guide will take you on a drive-through tour of the seaside city of Jurmala, stopping for leisure time at the beach, with an option to take in the treetop views from a tower in Dzintari Forest Park.