Top things to do in Riga, Latvia

Best Of Riga Walking Tour: Old Town in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (19 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 18.62

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

The tour takes you in the travel of time introducing with Riga’s rich historical background. The tour begins from the oldest part of the Old Town - The Convention Yard. Then we go to The Town Hall Square where the statue of the Knight Roland marks the center of the city. As the next comes The Dome Square where it’s possible to see how much the street level has changed during centuries. So we are coming to the vibrant Livonian Square where we have to watch up for a cat on the roof, shepherd and a boy reading a book. The Old Town of Riga has many layers of history but it is contemporary too so is the story – it connects the old and the modern helping to understand history of Latvia and people who lives here. During the tour you will be given tips for good dining and bars, but also I will be glad to answer any question of your curiosity.

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Riga Central Market Traditional Food tasting experience in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (18 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 42.94

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Embark on a flavorful journey through Riga Central Market, the largest in the Baltic States and a true gem of Europe. Housed in historic German Zeppelin hangars, this vibrant market has been a city landmark since the 1930s. Discover Latvia’s rich culinary heritage as you sample fresh and smoked fish, artisanal meats, creamy dairy, pickled delights, berries, and authentic rye bread. Please note that traditional Latvian cuisine is meat, fish, and dairy-focused, making it less suitable for vegans or vegetarians. Our expert guide will immerse you in the stories behind these local flavors, making this tour not just a tasting experience, but a deep dive into Latvia’s culture and traditions.

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Riga Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (11 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 9.30

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

The Best Way to Discover Riga: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a traditional Latvian meal or a coffee in the heart of the Old Town and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Latvian National Museum of Art, The Freedom Monument, Laima Clock, Bastejkalna Park, Powder Tower, The Swedish Gate, Three Brothers, Riga Castle, Riga Cathedral, House of the Black Heads, and St. Peter’s Church.

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Visit of Salaspils Memorial Ensemble in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 69.81

 

The Salaspils Memorial Ensemble was created in the place where National Socialistic Germany had a police prison and labour correctional camp (from 1941 to 1945). This beautiful memorial site was open in 1967 (Soviet days) as the Soviet Union politics were concentrating on hiding the bad moves of J.Stalin and instead wanted to show to the world the bad stuff done by Nazis. The memorial creates a symbol of the border between life and death with a 100 metre-long concrete wall, on which is written – “Beyond these gates the land groans”. There are also seven concrete sculptures: “Mother”, “The Unbroken”, “The humuliated”, “Protest”, “Red Front”, “Solidarity”,“The Oath”. A beautiful addition to the memorial - indoors exhibition open for visitors to learn from written materials, photos and also video materials where you'll see older people sharing their memories about how they managed to escape or skip the camp. PLEASE NOTE - GROUP TOUR OPERATES ONLY IF THERE ARE AT LEAST 3 PASSENGERS.

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Medieval Riga: Quest Experience in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 5.22

 

Discover the historic center of Riga by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a hunter of the supernatural, who has come to Riga to save the city from a dark force. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Riga Cathedral, Roland’s statue, Bremen Town Musicians and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Learn about the fascinating legend of Riga’s roosters. • Discover Riga’s mighty giant. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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Riga City Canal & Daugava River Premium Boat Tour with Audioguide in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (8 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.78

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Enjoy a relaxing city cruise on historic wooden boats along the Riga Canal and the Daugava River. Our tours are operated on authentic wooden boats, offering a quieter and more intimate experience compared to large sightseeing vessels. The route combines the green city canal with wide river views, passing Riga’s most important landmarks. Audio guide included. Central departure point near the Freedom Monument.

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Admission Ticket to Live Silver Museum in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 12.68

 

A unique collection of large-scale silver masterpieces will leave each and every one in awe of what is possible with silver. Take a tour with us and learn the story and meaning behind the creation of each meticulous work of art. Discover the spirit of the world in silver!

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Riga Old Town Walking Tour: Stories, Legends & Welcome Drink in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 10.47

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Discover Old Riga in just 1,5 h! Enjoy a guided walk through the city’s top sights and hidden corners, including a legendary Riga Black Balsam shot before the tour. Our friendly, local, and experienced guide will share fascinating facts about Riga — including little-known stories you won’t easily find elsewhere. You will visit landmarks such as Dome Square and Dome Cathedral, the Three Brothers, the Narrowest Street and Medieval Well, Town Hall Square, St. Peter’s Church, and many more. This tour is the perfect introduction to Riga, giving you an insightful overview of the Old Town. After the tour, you can explore at your own pace, revisiting the places that caught your interest. Even if you’ve visited Riga several times, this tour will still surprise you with facts unknown to many locals. Before the tour, the guide will briefly tell you about the legendary Riga Black Balsam and offer you a shot of it — especially warming on cold days.

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Old Riga Heated E-Bus Tour with Audio Guide & Welcome Drink in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 10.47

 

A perfect introduction to Riga: an audio-guided e-bus tour of Old Town’s top sights. Blankets are provided in cold weather, and the bus is fully heated for your comfort. Our driver is experienced in the tourism industry and knows Riga very well. He will be happy to welcome you on our e-bus. The tour of Old Riga will begin and end at Torņa street 4 II A, a convenient location in the Old Town popular with both locals and visitors. During the 30-minute ride, you will see the main sights of Old Town, and afterwards you can explore the city on your own. If needed, the driver can stop so you can take photos. The audio guide is in English and is played through a speaker. This scenic electric car tour offers a comfortable, eco-friendly way to discover Riga’s Old Town, blending history, culture, and atmosphere into a memorable experience.

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Riga Private Walking Tour with a Local in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 55.85

 

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Riga through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.

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Sunrise at Kemeri National Park - Small Group in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 56.72

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Sunrise is a special moment of the day as nature awakens, the darkness leaves, and the new day can begin! As Latvia is one of Europes greenest countries, we'd like to offer to take you to the Great Kemeri Bog, located in the Kemeri national park. Whether it is a sunny morning or the clouds would cover the sky, the atmosphere here is like in no other place! This place will reunite you with nature - untouched, wild, and beautiful. We’ll take you to Kemeri national park in an early hour so we can catch the moment when the sun comes up! We’ll walk through the bog, watch the sunrise from the viewing tower, talk about the local life and Latvia nature! After the walk we’ll take you back to your accommodation or any other central location. The tour operates with minimum 3 passengers.

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Riga Art Nouveau Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 5.82

 

Discover Riga’s Art Nouveau scene by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play an engaging exploration game, playing the part of Valdis, a stonemason with the heart of an artist. As he reaches up to brush stone powder from his latest carving, he hears it sneeze. Highlights include: • Explore Riga’s First Art Nouveau Building, Golden Sun Artwork, Dettman house, and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch team of writers. • Learn about the fascinating stories behind Art Nouveau’s inception. - Decode the Art Nouveau architectural style. -Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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Kayak Rental in Riga City Centre in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.45

 

Enjoy different Riga sightseeing from the water (Riga Canal and Daugava river) on Your own - feel like an explorer! After a short instruction on paddling and safety, you'll receive full equipment, including a life jacket, to enjoy your trip on Riga’s waters. We’ll provide recommendations on where to go and what to explore based on your preferences – both on a map and at our rental point. The Riga Canal runs through the heart of Riga. See parks where locals and tourists enjoy the summer warmth, as well as the Latvian National Opera and the Freedom Monument, and the bustling Riga Central Market. If you wish, paddle in the wide Daugava River and be in the midst of boats, yachts, and ships. Children under 4 years old do not get their own seat, but we can provide a small backrest so that two adults and one child (under 4) can comfortably share a double kayak.

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Small Group Art Nouveau walking tour 2h  in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 43.05

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Sightseeing around the Old city, the Ring of Boulevards and walk in Art Nouveau district. The tour takes you through the center of the town to the Art Nouveau district, Albert Street - a real open-air architectural museum, where the most explicit collection of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe is located. 

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CITY QUEST RIGA: unlock the mysteries of this city! in Riga

Riga , Latvia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (5 reviews)

From $ 33.74

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

This is a City Quest that combines the excitement of a treasure hunt, the fun of an orientation game, and the knowledge of a self-guided tour. All you need is a smartphone to participate! Our City Quests are full of puzzles to solve, codes to crack and fun facts about the city's sights and history. It's a great way to explore the city while having fun with your team. And at the end of the quest you will get a summary of your adventure.

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