10 Walking Tours in Riga That You Shouldn't Miss

May 15, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it. Independent once again since 1991, Riga's Art Nouveau center has won it UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Opened up to mass tourism with the advent of budget air travel, Riga's Old City and its abundance of bars and restaurants can be explored on foot. The New Town is easily reached by an efficient and modern bus and tram network.
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1. Art Nouveau Small Group Walking Tour of Riga

Around Latvia
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This will be a great opportunity to see the art of different buildings and take photos of well known places. This will be a private tour with opportunity to ask all questions to your guide. Explore Riga with a professional local tour guide, who will tell you the real stories and legends about this historic part of Riga.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Christine Helle... O

Private arranged tour, Went on as planed. Good service from the office, God and flexible driver. can recommend the company.

2. Old Riga Walking Tour / Riga Altstadt Spaziergang

Vecrīga, Central District, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia Ilze Karlsone
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Old Riga is like a pearl of Baltics , located near the Daugava river . Architecture is kept from the Medieval times , there are nice squares , beautiful park near Riga City Canal , near Opera Building and Riga , like a pretty lady have lots of stories and lots of secrets. Swedish Gate is connected with a love legend and pancakes , Riga Cathedral have an organ with 6718 pipes and the Dom Square is like a heart of Old Riga and Riga is celebrating a birthday party of Sherlock Holmes, because there is also a Baker Street. You are welcome , dear guests !

Inclusions: You will have a walking tour with a local guide speaking Latvian , Russian , German and English .

Exclusions: Food, drinks , entrances, transport services are not included in the price.

3. Best of Riga Walking Tour - Highlights and Hidden Gems

Vecpilsētas iela 12, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Raami Travel
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4.9 based on 111 reviews

Experience the best that Riga can offer on this cultural and food tasting tour! Explore and discover Old Riga, Art Nouveau and Central Market - three "must see" districts in Riga during one tour. Together with a lovely local guide you will be able to immerse in the local culture, try real Latvian food, learn more about history and rich cultural heritage of Latvia, explore the best sights and enjoy stories about what makes Riga so unique and special. It will be a small-group tour where each tourist would be treated like a dear guest. You will be very warmly welcomed!

Inclusions: Local and professional guide, Small-group tour (maximum 10 participants), Hotel/port pickup (for private tours / from hotels or port within the walking distance of Old Town)

Exclusions: Food and drinks in Riga Central Market (2-5 EUR), Gratuities

Reviewed By 668bel_np

Latvian cuisine is exquisite and this is the perfect tour to discover it. We went around Rīga's central market with Liga, who introduced us to many flavours our palates had never tasted before: pickled veggies, hearty soups, delicious pastries. She made sure we were following all the sanitary requirements and we felt super safe with her. We couldn't recommend this tour enough. This is an experience for all senses since colours also invade you from all around. Great gourmet experience overall. Thanks Liga!

4. Soviet Heritage Walking Tour - Riga after WW2

The Freedom Monument, Central District, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia Raami Travel
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Visit must-see places in Riga that are legacies of the city’s Soviet past. Through some extremely moving, sometimes horrifying stories find out what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. You will leave the "touristy areas" and see typical Soviet time buildings and monuments, and learn more about the fate of the Baltic States and its people during and after WWII. You'll end the tour in so called Stalin's Birthday Cake (aka. Academy of Sciences) where you'll enjoy beautiful views over Riga.

Inclusions: Local and professional guide, Public transportation tickets, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By 668bel_np

Latvian cuisine is exquisite and this is the perfect tour to discover it. We went around Rīga's central market with Liga, who introduced us to many flavours our palates had never tasted before: pickled veggies, hearty soups, delicious pastries. She made sure we were following all the sanitary requirements and we felt super safe with her. We couldn't recommend this tour enough. This is an experience for all senses since colours also invade you from all around. Great gourmet experience overall. Thanks Liga!

5. Delicious Food Tasting Adventure in Riga Central Market

Vecpilsētas iela 12, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Raami Travel
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Enjoy a memorable food tasting experience in one of the largest and most beautiful European markets. During this 2-hours small-group or private tour, you will taste authentic Latvian products and discover some delicious flavors, as well as hear interesting stories related with the history of the market. Riga Central Market is one of the favorite shopping places in the city, and without a local guide it will be impossible to try all amazing flavors that are available there. Join this tour and experience Riga and Latvian food for real!

Inclusions: Food tasting (8-10 different samples), Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Pick - up from hotel or apartment in Riga city center (for private tours only).

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Additional food and drinks (available for purchase)

Reviewed By one1armykadiray

Its was great. And thanks to the tourguide... she was very good, and love his job to introduced the turist the beautyfull RIGA

6. Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

Grēcinieku iela 18, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia RigaTrips
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Latvian food tour by Rigatrips is tour in local gastronomy in largest open air market in Europe, that will give you understanding of Latvian local food traditions and provide selection of traditional local food samples - meat, bread, cheese, fish, local fermented vegetables, non-achocholic drink and sweets.

Inclusions: Wide selection of samples from local food

Exclusions: Full lunch meal

Reviewed By Sue T

Despite very cold and snow, our guide Tomps was excellent. Due to current situation unable to enter churches and museums but enjoyed our tour. Very informative.

7. Riga Art Nouveau walking tour

Laima Clock, Aspazijas bulvāris 20, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia RigaTrips
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4.9 based on 8 reviews

Our Riga ART NOUVEAU walking tour is NEW and FRESH offer in Riga! With us you will see more, as we will not only pass by Alberta street buildings, but we will also walk with you through Riga boulevards and parks. Explore silent centre of Riga in a more relaxed and pleasant walk. It will involve 2 hour walking, but in a calm and relaxed way.

Inclusions: Professional guide with knowledge on Art Nouveau architecture in Riga

Exclusions: Tips for guide; food & drink, transportation

Reviewed By Sue T

Despite very cold and snow, our guide Tomps was excellent. Due to current situation unable to enter churches and museums but enjoyed our tour. Very informative.

8. Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour

The Freedom Monument, Central District, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia Riga Sightseeing Private Tours
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Private Riga Old Town walking tour will take you back to 800 years old history and will show you the most remarkable sights of the city. Learn about the history of Riga from a guide.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By AABDG

We had a wonderful walking tour of the art nouveau district and the Central Market with Ilze, who is warm, friendly and extremely knowledgable. Thank you Santa for arranging the tours for us and Ilze for showing us around Riga, we had a wonderful time! Highly recommended.

9. Private Walking Tour of Riga Old Town

Brīvības bulvāris, Centra rajons, Rīga, Latvia Around Latvia
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4.8 based on 6 reviews

The ideal option for private tours in the Old Town. Explore Old Riga with a professional local tour guide, who will tell you the real stories and legends about this historic part of Riga. On this tour we will show you the House of Blackheads, St. George church, the little and the big guild, Cat’s house, the powder tower and a lot more. If you have any special requirements to see some objects that are not included in the list you are more than welcome to ask the guide on the day to show and tell you about it.

Inclusions: Professional guide

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Reviewed By Christine Helle... O

Private arranged tour, Went on as planed. Good service from the office, God and flexible driver. can recommend the company.

10. Riga Old Town walking tour

Grēcinieku iela 18, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia RigaTrips
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4.7 based on 77 reviews

NEW! Riga Old town introductory tour, runs EVERYDAY at 10.30! It is ALL in ONE TOUR concept, with true local's story on Riga's and Latvia's history, introduction to art nouveau architecture, local food guidance and tips what else to explore in Riga! We will end the tour with FREE tasting of Riga Black Balsam and local dark chocolate. Welcome to join us - it will be both - informative and fun.

Inclusions: Free taste of Riga Black Balsam

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Reviewed By G874LHcolinm

Fantastic time learning about the market and tasting some local cuisine, was great to taste some local cuisine we all had a great time, and would recommend this trip.

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