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The ones worth booking.
The 10 most popular things to do in Riga. From Old Town walks and the Central Market to canal cruises and the night out, the experiences worth your time.
A budget Riga Old Town walk with free church stops, tall-tower legends, blue flowers, and practical tips to plan your next steps.
“Great couple of hours in Riga Old Town. Guide shared interesting information and tour was great despite the cold! The only detail is that the guide asked for a tip at the end. For a couple of hours after a payed tour, this really did not feel ok.”
Riga Central Market food tasting in five zeppelin hangars. Sample enough Latvian dishes for a meal, with alcohol and water.
“The guide herself was fine, friendly, and she did make an effort to explain the culture and history behind each dish.”
Spend one action-packed day from Riga across Latvia and Lithuania: Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses, plus a border photo stop.
“The tour guide was knowledgeable, engaging, enthusiastic, and a genuine passion for people and place, making it feel connected, included, and creating lasting memories by sharing experiences.”
Ride Riga by bike for ~3 hours with a guide, helmet, and bike. See town square, Daugava views, Art Nouveau, and Freedom Monument.
“Nice tour with Patrick on bikes. There were only two of us on the tour. We intentionally picked a more expensive three hour trip however our guide Patrick brought us back at 2 1/4 hr. which was disappointing. We chose to go over the river through neighborhoods and got some history and culture. Next time…”
Guided day trip from Riga to Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses and Jelgava, with border photos, cathedral stops, and included monastery visit.
“A great day with some amazing scenery tour guide Erlens was a top bloke who made us all feel welcome very knowledgeable, well recommended 👍”
Shoot Glock 17, Winchester, and Kalashnikov at Riga Shooting Range. Friendly instruction, controlled safety, and take-home targets in about 40 minutes.
“A great experience with a friendly team and clear instructions. We even had the opportunity to add a few extra firearms onto our itinerary at short notice. Well worth a trip.”
A small-group walking tour linking Riga’s Art Nouveau, Old Town landmarks, and Central Market food samples, with pickup options and free entries.
“Excellent tour. Very informative and great guide. We learned a lot and saw parts of Riga we wouldn’t have had we gone it alone. Thank you”
Small-group Riga Old Town walk with a local guide, headsets for clarity, and photo stops in 90 minutes for $22.98.
“Great guide, offered personal experiences and great perspectives and stories. The weather was very cold and she did a nice job of making stops along the way to warm us up!”
A comfy small-group van ride from Riga to Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, with a border stop, guided context, and time to add your own cross.
“Viestrus, our guide, was fabulous! His knowledge and kindness were perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing day seeing new sights and exploring a new area.”
A relaxing one-hour canal boat ride through Riga’s key sights, with a smartphone audio guide in English and other languages.
“Very nice canal ride through a beautiful park… lots of information about the lovely city of the capital of Latvia”
